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Old 02-21-2002, 01:54 AM
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Default What filler for foam wings?

I'm doing a foam combat wing that won't be sheeted. What do you guys recommend for filling gaps with?
Old 02-21-2002, 04:17 PM
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Default What filler for foam wings?

Mix light spackle with water until it’s the consistency of house paint. Brush it on. When dry, sand to desired finish. Quick, simple, easy cleanup.
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Default What filler for foam wings?

Don't bother trying to make it look nice! I'm only going to tear that Predator up anyway!!

Cheers!

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Old 02-21-2002, 07:02 PM
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Can't remember what I used - but some kind of water based die or paint - may have been rite dye - mixed in the thinned down spackle that astropuppy recommended worked really well to make my foamie look different than everyone else's :rainfro:
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We'll see about that sonny!!
Old 02-22-2002, 01:23 PM
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Default What filler for foam wings?

Spackling vote here too. Do it all the time when making foam plugs for cowls or other glass parts.
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