Good question, what will I do with the hole in the base????
I was thinking something similar, but I would like the fix to be invisible from both sides, both the top and the bottom.
Like you, i was thinking of placing some kind of metal (probably cut up aluminium can) on the bottom side, and glueing it there with something quite temporary.
Then use something like Selleys Metal Knead, or Metal Tech Car Body Filler to fill it from the top. Once that stuff has completely hardened, rip off the aluminium can (which may be a lot harder than I think!!)and then sand both sides level with the deck itself.
If it comes out well, should have a perfect fill for the hole. If not, just keep bogging it and sanding it until its good.
At least that is the plan.
Good tip you gave about drilling the 3mm hole at the end of any cracks - that will stop them spreading (if there are any there - I've not had a good look yet) and I can fill them with metal bog as well.
And both those things, Metal Tech Bog or Selleys Knead It will accept paint, and if I can get a good hammer tone finish, the fix should be invisible from both sides.
Actually - did these models have a hammer tone finish??
Polybus
Last edited by Polybus; 29/05/17 08:04 AM.
