40034_Nick Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Hi Guys, Is there a plastic type resin or whatever, to repair a Loco body. Its basically a hole that someone drilled into the loco body. (Its a long story LoL). Thanks Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium CloggyDog Posted March 10, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 10, 2017 Hi Guys, Is there a plastic type resin or whatever, to repair a Loco body. Its basically a hole that someone drilled into the loco body. (Its a long story LoL). Thanks Nick Various plastic fillers around that would do the job. I use Squadron 'White' personally, but there are others. How big is the hole? If small (a few mm or less) could the hole be plugged with plastic rod? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted March 10, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2017 Have you checked that it isn't for the winding key? In these days of climate change clockwork could make a comeback! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40034_Nick Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 Various plastic fillers around that would do the job. I use Squadron 'White' personally, but there are others. How big is the hole? If small (a few mm or less) could the hole be plugged with plastic rod? Its a couple of mm . someone moved the front headlight from the loco and decided to put it through the roof. (I am being serious !!). It looks like a F%$£@!{ police siren... Have you checked that it isn't for the winding key? In these days of climate change clockwork could make a comeback! LOL... :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Brit70053 Posted March 10, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 10, 2017 I'd suggest using Milliput, easy to mix in desired quantity, applies easily and can be filed or smoothed with fine abrasive paper. You will inevitably find other uses in future and a two part pack will last you a long time. Regards, John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meil Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Its a couple of mm . someone moved the front headlight from the loco and decided to put it through the roof. (I am being serious !!). It looks like a F%$£@!{ police siren... LOL... :-) Plastic rod welded in place will give you the easiest and neatest solution. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 If it's a very small hole that won't get handled much then I recommend tippex. It fills gaps really well and is much easier to remove the excess and smooth than milliput or similar. However, it won't be as strong so don't use it if it's in a place where it might get bashed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 I used a lot of styrene goo for filling, made by dissolving sprues in styrene solvent. Easily sanded and adheres well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 I'd suggest using Milliput, easy to mix in desired quantity, applies easily ... ...and the real joy of this material is that no abrasive is required, as it may be worked with a little water before it 'goes off', to match a profile. This is particularly valuable in the type of situation described where the repair site is in a very visible location, and the use of any abrasive may damage surrounding detail or the surface finish; leadig to further repair to restore appearance. This wet technique is one to practise first on some scrap, once mastered then go to the damaged model. As already mentioned there's plenty in the pack to keep trying until you get the hang of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40034_Nick Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 thanks guys.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted March 10, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 10, 2017 Styrene of some form, rod or cut to size, same plastic as the model is made of Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
modfather Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Halfords knifing putty. Cheap, easy to work, ready mixed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 I have used Milliput to fill the pan/rail switch in the roofs of my Hornby 86s. That was a slot, a little more than 2mm wide. I needed to fix a small section of platiscard to the underside then give it about 2-3 smaller layers of filler. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crompton 33 Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 I have used Talcum powder mix'ed with superglue . Just mix the two in to a paste fill the hole in . When dry use fine wet and dry to finish off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted March 11, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 11, 2017 Good thread this; I'm a Milliput man myself, but there are several techniques here that I wouldn't have thought of! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankS Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I have used Talcum powder mix'ed with superglue . Just mix the two in to a paste fill the hole in . When dry use fine wet and dry to finish off. I was about to suggest superglue with baking powder; I'll give your talcum suggestion a go next time. I got the idea from here: It works! Probably best to try it out somewhere that doesn't matter, to check superglue doesn't damage the plastic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted March 11, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 11, 2017 My first choice would be Milliput - stuff worth hsving in your toolbox. However, you could also try Selux Materials superglue plus their Rocket Powder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCB Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Personally I would glue a plug in using Evostick Pipe weld or similar solvent intended for plastic domestic water pipes and then file and sand to shape. When freshly opened pipe weld makes a very strong bond on the sorts of plastic Lima, Hornby and Hornby Dublo use. You can also melt sprue in pipe weld to make a filler paste but it needs care. However that superglue and baking soda/ bone dust idea sounds well worth a punt. If I knew where to get bone from I'm thinking bone might be better for insulators than the usual plastics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retfordlad Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Believe it or not I've used spackle .... here in the USA fills nail holes in drywall / sheetrock / plasterboard round the house forget the UK name for it works great ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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