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Started by Eddie M., March 25, 2006, 02:06:56 PM

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Jschmus

It's beginning to look like an American Berkut.
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Eddie M.

Quote from: Jschmus on January 17, 2010, 07:31:17 PM
It's beginning to look like an American Berkut.

Yes, I saw that too. I'm not sure if that's the impression I want ,so it's time to put the thinking cap back on and see what falls out.
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B777LR

It looks like a stealthy Berkut. Perhaps do it in Russian markings? Gloss black all over, with red stars. Alternative PAK-FA?

John Howling Mouse

Quote from: Eddie M. on January 18, 2010, 03:47:52 AM
Quote from: Jschmus on January 17, 2010, 07:31:17 PM
It's beginning to look like an American Berkut.

Yes, I saw that too. I'm not sure if that's the impression I want ,so it's time to put the thinking cap back on and see what falls out.

But, it could be an American Berkut, after all.  Nothing wrong with that.  Could use a very deep gray (near-black) scheme with those light grey American stencil markings maybe so it purposely looks like America's answer to the Berkut (which, in WhiffWorld, could have ended up as an extreme success).
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Taiidantomcat

Pure stunner can't to see more  :cheers:
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Eddie M.

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Milliput should be renamed Milliconcrete. I've never worked with before, so I slathered it on. Now I'm having to use my Dremel tool with a diamond tip attachment to sand it down! :lol:

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Mossie

I've always found Milliput quite workable, but I guess it depends on what you're used to.  Glad to see you've picked this up again Eddie!
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Eddie M.

Quote from: Mossie on March 20, 2010, 07:06:01 AM
I've always found Milliput quite workable, but I guess it depends on what you're used to.  Glad to see you've picked this up again Eddie!

I guess I expected something along the lines of filler putty. At least I should be able to get a very fine finish out of it.  ;D
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Mossie

It's probably a daft question, but have you given it long enough to cure properly?  It tends to 'snag' a bit if it's not yet fully dry, I generally leave it overnight.
I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. You see, my mule don't like people laughin'. He gets the crazy idea you're laughin' at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

Hobbes

The nice thing with Milliput is that before it dries, you can rub it down with your finger and some water, to get a nice smooth finish. Takes a bit of getting used to, but you can avoid most of the sanding that way.

John Howling Mouse

Yep, it's concrete once fully cured.  Basically the same as much cheaper plumber's epoxy.
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ujik

Good work and very interesting idea. :thumbsup:

Eddie M.

QuoteGlad to see you've picked this up again Eddie!
Thanks Mossie. I'm trying to get my hands on as many of the WIP models and do as much as I can for now.

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It's probably a daft question, but have you given it long enough to cure properly?  It tends to 'snag' a bit if it's not yet fully dry, I generally leave it overnight.

I let it cure for 2 days just to make sure it cured, and cure it did. Boy Howdy!!

QuoteThe nice thing with Milliput is that before it dries, you can rub it down with your finger and some water, to get a nice smooth finish. Takes a bit of getting used to, but you can avoid most of the sanding that way.

Thanks for the heads up. I will definitely use that idea the next time I use it. :thumbsup:

QuoteYep, it's concrete once fully cured.  Basically the same as much cheaper plumber's epoxy.

Plumber's epoxy will be on the next shopping list. Thank you! :cheers:

QuoteGood work and very interesting idea.

Thank you very much!!


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Eddie M.

Can anyone tell me if filler putty works over Milliput? I've gone too far to make a mistake now. ;D
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Mossie

Yeah, I've used Humbrol Model Filler over Milliput, never had any problems.
I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. You see, my mule don't like people laughin'. He gets the crazy idea you're laughin' at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.