Donn was a great human being. Full of life, love, and laughter! I hope you enjoy all the videos he was able to create during his time here on earth. He sadly passed away last year 😢
I look forward to every week of your new Tips love your work love watching you work I’ve been doing this now for 50 some years and I still learn stuff from you thank you
Very nice tip. I have a good supply of gel Super Glue, but I have never thought about using it for body filler, very nice tip. I really appreciate all of your tips, and really look forward to your Friday videos. Thanks for sharing.
I have tried Testors and plastic tree mix together and mold into area, after time it would shrink, crack. Frustrating. I will try your method. Wet sanding,brilliant.
I use super glue and baking soda works great,then I thin cellulose stopper putty and airbrush it over the model then wet sand most of it off I get great pre primer results..
Thanks for addressing this question from a few weeks back. Used to build decades ago, got back into it as I near retirement. Your videos sparked my interest once again. Keep it up!
Am I correct in assuming this the procedure is: 1) super glue, 2) Sand as needed 3) Use primer, 4) check for holes or uneven areas, use super glue( MEDIUM viscosity)as needed, then you can paint!
Pops and I would use CA glue and baking soda back in the day building RC airplanes. These days I use automotive repair products (body man by trade) , I have experience with the products and are easily available to me
I converted one of those "Junk" AMT 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air into a Chevrolet Del Ray. I removed the upholstery pattern and reworked it into the Del Ray patter and a whole lot more modifications all around and I ended up winning 2 trophies at 2 different model car shows.
Hi,just found this channel,I live in the NW of England,UK, I use acrylic dental resin powder,(false teeth/dentures) mixed with superglue,fill the gaps,sand smooth and then polish,doesnt crack,doesnt shrink.best of all,its pink,so you can easily see where you have filled,and you can then put your primer colour over it to check it.
Great video!!!!!! my ole friend l look forward to Fridays, your tips are great been doing that method for years, l don't like too use fillers, keep those videos coming on Friday, hope you, and Jake oh yell that blonde( lol) have a great weekend!!!!! Bye for now,, teddy with Rockabilly scale kustoms north georgia usa, see ya!!!!!!
YES SIR!!! Have used this method many a times for builds that needed body work. Another way of filling holes is using round stock the diameter of the hole, CA glue it in, cut it off, sand to perfection. Still killing them with knowledge old man. Keep it up. I should be back into building before too much longer. Can’t wait. Take care Old Timer. 🤜🏻🤛🏻
I like the idear of using CA glue only because it's quick. But why does the 1:1 body filler work on real cars but shrinks on models? I started using a ployester putty that mainly for sculpting. Really fun to work with.
Thank you for the wonderful advice I used to paint cars years ago in the 70s I am now getting started on doing model cars and I would like to paint the 118 scale cars with clear coats I subscribe to your channel I love all the things that you teach us Will be watching more thank you sir for your advice you are very knowledgeable at what you do !
That is a good tip about using superglue as a filler! On my current build, a Revell Foose Custom Cadillac Eldorado, I had been using Mr Dissolved Putty, followed by Mr Surfacer to try and get rid of some dents on the body. Only for the lacquer based primer & paint seem to reactivate the putty, leading to seams needing filled again.
Have used baking soda ( some call it micro balloons) over the super glue Which will accelerate drying time immediately.Then another shot of super glue to seal it, then sand it out. Cigarette smoke will speed up the drying time also.( surgeon general) does not recommend.🤔🤠🇺🇸
Never had a problem with cracking filler/putty that wasn’t down to the part or joint flexing but I’ve certainly had filler shrink over time. Even room temperature has an affect. I’ve tried them all over the years and Tamiya grey is about the best you’ll find. Certainly had success with superglue too. Great video. I’ll be interested to see how the ‘57 and the Vega come out.
I just got a bunch of those micro applicators...........Wow their really useful for al sorts of stuff. Using CA as a micro filler is a brilliant idea. Thanks
why can't you just use some model glue and a piece of the kit tree put it in something and let it melt and use a tooth pick to apply and use that as a body filler.... seen that be used before on small dents.
Excellent tip using the sharpie as a guide coat when sanding off mould lines, use it all the time. Adding talcum powder with the ca glue also makes it easier to sand. Great stuff Donn thanks!
And yet another use for CA glue... I love it. I'm trying this approach on my current build. It's got a lot of little imperfections to it. My "go to" is usually Perfect Plastic Putty. As much as I love it... the shit's water based..... any sneeze will take it off.....
sir i live close to you i believe. im 49 and as a youngster i loved modeling. now as of the last 2 weeks i find myself very interested in modeling again. i have the time and being older the patience lol. i would love to meet you and get some advice on starting over again. thanks for all you do and the great videos. peace out.
Thats funny because that stuff is made to fill dents and to sit in the sun or the cold what the hell is grandpa doing that is causing it to shrink or crack. I think he's on crack
I guess for some, this is just part of the process, and I guess they enjoy it. I HATE having to make up for other peoples mistakes and poor performaces. the simple fact is the cost of that model cast from brand new molds, with no flashing, and minimal distortion. is sold at the same exact price as the kit came from molds that needed replacing 3 years ago.
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I love the variety of models from AMT!
Have a great weekend yourself. Just started watching your youtube - eye opening!!
Donn was a great human being. Full of life, love, and laughter! I hope you enjoy all the videos he was able to create during his time here on earth. He sadly passed away last year 😢
Great help on all this molding sport!
Thanx for your advice with each program
Milliput works the best. easy to use no shrinking or checking at all sands good too.
Great tip on the superglue!
Thanks for the response to my question from a few weeks back. Great info!
I've been using super glue for body filler for years when I tell people I use super glue they think I'm crazy.
When I was a kid about 50 years ago I used spot putty it always did the job and never cracked
Great stuff old man!
I look forward to every week of your new Tips love your work love watching you work I’ve been doing this now for 50 some years and I still learn stuff from you thank you
Great tip on the super glue for body filler. Will give that a try next time. Have a great weekend buddy. Terry
Excellent tip! Thank you!
Very nice tip. I have a good supply of gel Super Glue, but I have never thought about using it for body filler, very nice tip. I really appreciate all of your tips, and really look forward to your Friday videos. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the Awesome info! Don! I'll be doing this from now on!
You have to teach these guys about cross sanding.
I have tried Testors and plastic tree mix together and mold into area, after time it would shrink, crack. Frustrating. I will try your method. Wet sanding,brilliant.
Have you ever put a piece of styrene tree in thin liquid cement, causing the plastic to melt into a filler putty?
I use super glue and baking soda works great,then I thin cellulose stopper putty and airbrush it over the model then wet sand most of it off I get great pre primer results..
haven’t done car modeling for years but love your vids, well done
very good week for you my friend Ray from Malta
Thanks for addressing this question from a few weeks back. Used to build decades ago, got back into it as I near retirement. Your videos sparked my interest once again. Keep it up!
What a great video. You have shown this old man how to address truck cab I do and not use white putty, Your way will so much easier. Thanks
Am I correct in assuming this the procedure is: 1) super glue, 2) Sand as needed 3) Use primer, 4) check for holes or uneven areas, use super glue( MEDIUM viscosity)as needed, then you can paint!
Thanks once again. You help me out alot.
Just like resin! Has its problems! But if you can build you can get thru it all!
Thank you!
If gluing a frame supper glue and sprinkle backing soda into the glue it drys very hard
Looking forward to tomorrows fundamental friday video. Always good, useful information by the pro. Thanks Donn
Pops and I would use CA glue and baking soda back in the day building RC airplanes. These days I use automotive repair products (body man by trade) , I have experience with the products and are easily available to me
Donn Yost, best man!
Good morning friend,
I enjoyed watching your video.
You are doing a great job and I really have a great time watching your channel
I converted one of those "Junk" AMT 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air into a Chevrolet Del Ray. I removed the upholstery pattern and reworked it into the Del Ray patter and a whole lot more modifications all around and I ended up winning 2 trophies at 2 different model car shows.
Nice tip actually
I have been working on a body I 3D printed with bondo, it didn’t turn out the best but will use the gaps I have for deep rust, thanks for the tips
There's a saying in England,remember the 6 P's,
Prior Planning Prevents Pi55 Poor Performance
Another Great video Don. Thanks for sharing
No kits are messed up! It's the builder
Hi,just found this channel,I live in the NW of England,UK, I use acrylic dental resin powder,(false teeth/dentures) mixed with superglue,fill the gaps,sand smooth and then polish,doesnt crack,doesnt shrink.best of all,its pink,so you can easily see where you have filled,and you can then put your primer colour over it to check it.
Great video!!!!!! my ole friend l look forward to Fridays, your tips are great been doing that method for years, l don't like too use fillers, keep those videos coming on Friday, hope you, and Jake oh yell that blonde( lol) have a great weekend!!!!! Bye for now,, teddy with Rockabilly scale kustoms north georgia usa, see ya!!!!!!
kool have a 63 1/16 vette big glue dimple or something thanks dou takin notes🤣
Thanks for another great tip! Thanks for sharing this! Don
YES SIR!!! Have used this method many a times for builds that needed body work. Another way of filling holes is using round stock the diameter of the hole, CA glue it in, cut it off, sand to perfection. Still killing them with knowledge old man. Keep it up. I should be back into building before too much longer. Can’t wait. Take care Old Timer. 🤜🏻🤛🏻
Excellent content. Keep up the good work.
Amen!!!!
Thanks Donn For ANOTHER Awesome Tip God Bless You and All Yours, Have a Blessed Wknd as Well 👍👍, Gary.
Body fillers are only supposed to be 1/16 to 1/8th of an inch thick
What do you think about putting baking soda in your super glue for your body work for your filler
Evercoat and JB Weld -do not shrink
Another great video! What are your thoughts on using the black rubberized CA+? Thank you.
ps thanks again don the professer 🤩😘
I like the idear of using CA glue only because it's quick.
But why does the 1:1 body filler work on real cars but shrinks on models?
I started using a ployester putty that mainly for sculpting. Really fun to work with.
Thank you for the wonderful advice I used to paint cars years ago in the 70s I am now getting started on doing model cars and I would like to paint the 118 scale cars with clear coats I subscribe to your channel I love all the things that you teach us Will be watching more thank you sir for your advice you are very knowledgeable at what you do !
That is a good tip about using superglue as a filler! On my current build, a Revell Foose Custom Cadillac Eldorado, I had been using Mr Dissolved Putty, followed by Mr Surfacer to try and get rid of some dents on the body. Only for the lacquer based primer & paint seem to reactivate the putty, leading to seams needing filled again.
Have used baking soda ( some call it micro balloons) over the super glue
Which will accelerate drying time immediately.Then another shot of super glue to seal it, then sand it out. Cigarette smoke will speed up the drying time also.( surgeon general) does not recommend.🤔🤠🇺🇸
Never had a problem with cracking filler/putty that wasn’t down to the part or joint flexing but I’ve certainly had filler shrink over time. Even room temperature has an affect. I’ve tried them all over the years and Tamiya grey is about the best you’ll find. Certainly had success with superglue too.
Great video. I’ll be interested to see how the ‘57 and the Vega come out.
Can JB weld work too or no
I just got a bunch of those micro applicators...........Wow their really useful for al sorts of stuff. Using CA as a micro filler is a brilliant idea. Thanks
why can't you just use some model glue and a piece of the kit tree put it in something and let it melt and use a tooth pick to apply and use that as a body filler.... seen that be used before on small dents.
Excellent tip using the sharpie as a guide coat when sanding off mould lines, use it all the time. Adding talcum powder with the ca glue also makes it easier to sand. Great stuff Donn thanks!
try a pencil also
And yet another use for CA glue... I love it. I'm trying this approach on my current build. It's got a lot of little imperfections to it. My "go to" is usually Perfect Plastic Putty. As much as I love it... the shit's water based..... any sneeze will take it off.....
sir i live close to you i believe. im 49 and as a youngster i loved modeling. now as of the last 2 weeks i find myself very interested in modeling again. i have the time and being older the patience lol. i would love to meet you and get some advice on starting over again. thanks for all you do and the great videos. peace out.
We will have to make arrangements, I will help in any way that I can .
Thats funny because that stuff is made to fill dents and to sit in the sun or the cold what the hell is grandpa doing that is causing it to shrink or crack. I think he's on crack
I guess for some, this is just part of the process, and I guess they enjoy it. I HATE having to make up for other peoples mistakes and poor performaces. the simple fact is the cost of that model cast from brand new molds, with no flashing, and minimal distortion. is sold at the same exact price as the kit came from molds that needed replacing 3 years ago.
The old kits tend to be junk. The body is the easy part. The frames etc. Can be a nightmare.
Your background noise and hum is deafening.