thade Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 So I dremelled off most of a pewter captain's arm and cut another terminator arm to fit...used green stuff to fill in the cracks. It looks okay for my first go. He's sitting at home now. Here are my questions: 1. If I Simple Green/strip the model, that will eradicate the green stuff, yes? (i.e. if I want to start over) Pretty sure it will. 2. With the green stuff hard, can I file and trim it without too much worry? I forgot to wash the model clean of release gel before doing all this work. <_< He might be clean, but I want to be sure before I base coat him. 3. Will soap & water have any effect on the green stuff (other than cleaning it)? 4. If there's release agent in there will it hinder the bond at all? He's pewter, the arm piece is plastic (not finecast). The arm is also pinned. Thanks! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/233170-working-with-green-stuff/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannus Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 So I dremelled off most of a pewter captain's arm and cut another terminator arm to fit...used green stuff to fill in the cracks. It looks okay for my first go. He's sitting at home now. Here are my questions: 1. If I Simple Green/strip the model, that will eradicate the green stuff, yes? (i.e. if I want to start over) Pretty sure it will. My greenstuffed models seemed to have survived the process. You shouldn't have any issues. 2. With the green stuff hard, can I file and trim it without too much worry? Define 'hard' - that depends on your mix, but trimming is easy - filing can be an issue if it isn't truely "hard". I forgot to wash the model clean of release gel before doing all this work. :P He might be clean, but I want to be sure before I base coat him. 3. Will soap & water have any effect on the green stuff (other than cleaning it)? Use a mild dish soap (it has a degreasing agent) and you will be fine. 4. If there's release agent in there will it hinder the bond at all? He's pewter, the arm piece is plastic (not finecast). The arm is also pinned. Thanks! Release agent can hinder the bond - yes. But mild soap and warm warter will easily rectify the situation. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/233170-working-with-green-stuff/#findComment-2806504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thade Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 Thanks, Bannus. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/233170-working-with-green-stuff/#findComment-2806604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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