Sprocket cover divide project

[rybes]

we got a filler over here called cellulose putty. its a real fine filler ideal for fillin small airbubbles. thas comin along nicely tho  

[Colonel Nikolai]

we got a filler over here called cellulose putty

Will check it out! Thanks for the suggestion.

[JetdocX]

Hi fill sanding primer will get out the pinhead bubbles for you.

[Colonel Nikolai]

Hi fill sanding primer will get out the pinhead bubbles for you.

That's what I'm using. I've done two coats now. What am I doing wrong?

[JetdocX]

Might be humididty, might be mixing, who knows?  I have no patience for the body work thing.  I can't even manage to keep my fingers off drying paint.  I'm definitely the wrong dude to ask why. :lol:

[rybes]

if ya cant find cellulose putty go to ya local model shop n try this stuff
http://www.themodelcatalogue.com/shopexd.asp?id=744 (http://www.themodelcatalogue.com/shopexd.asp?id=744)

[Mustang]

mix up a small batch of bondo (body filler) then using a putty knife work the new mix into the bubble holes when dry sand it back down . the spot fillers you can use generally only work good on scratches and very small imperfections , it is thin and requires lots of applications to build it up to fill the void .
Just fill the holes with normal bondo and patience is the key .

[BruKen]

Once you have mixed up the JB weld apply it with a putty knife while heating it with a hairdryer. If you get it hot enough it will thin out to a very low viscosity.
Personally I'd have used lead as my filler there. It's remarkably easy to work with but will require the use of breathing apparatus. ( I'm not big on health and safety but will pay heed when it comes to heavy metals and toxins)

[Bob Tosi]

well how did this ever end up?

[Colonel Nikolai]

Terribly sorry, the project has gone on hiatus while I rebuild a damaged Buell.

Tigger's chain is in excellent shape and I will consider replacing the sprocket cover when a new chain / sprocket set is in order so I'm not in a big hurry. Filling in the holes and painting the two pieces are all that's left, really. I will get back to it soon here.

I think the key issue on this project is access to a horizontal band saw. Makes it much easier.

[Bob Tosi]

No worries I was just surfing through the threads on Steamers and found this and followed the rabbit trail.

[Colonel Nikolai]

No worries I was just surfing through the threads on Steamers and found this and followed the rabbit trail.

I'll get back to it! Watch this spot! :lol:

if ya cant find cellulose putty go to ya local model shop n try this stuff
http://www.themodelcatalogue.com/shopexd.asp?id=744 (http://www.themodelcatalogue.com/shopexd.asp?id=744)

Hmm, trying to find that in the US...

[fishnbiker]

This upgrade has been spotlighted by both me & Mustang about 2 winters ago. You might track down other methods to see the finished product.