The Sleepy Llama Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Reposting here from my build thread for visibility. Here is a picture of disaster of a thigh. I measured and taped and did it again. I still managed to mess it up, the question is how bad. So the situation is I trimmed for width, then trimmed for length. As I did that I made them too tight. By a decent amount. I opened up the front as much as I could and added a shim which leaves me here. Any thoughts on if this is approvable? Any fixes? My plan is to try to source a replacement set of thighs at some point, but I would like to get this done soon. Thank you for looking Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sleepy Llama Posted December 23, 2018 Author Share Posted December 23, 2018 My solution to my thigh problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hausi Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Looks like you've saved it, nice work. You will probably have to paint it. What kind of putty have you used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sleepy Llama Posted December 23, 2018 Author Share Posted December 23, 2018 Thank you. I used a ABS and acetone paste. I didn’t paint it but I did sand and polish it. A lot of sanding. Just finished up a first pass of weathering. More Pics to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knopi Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 nice result! you did a good job. i am glad for you, you fixed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hausi Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Cool, sludge (ABS and acetone paste) is way better than any kind of putty, well done! I wonder if that difference will still be recognizable after you have finished weathering. Depending on how strict your GMO who's checking your application will be, it might still be possible that you will have to paint it. Keeping my fingers crossed for you mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sleepy Llama Posted December 23, 2018 Author Share Posted December 23, 2018 First pass at weathering, not horrible. Needs a little cleaning up, then another pass with the "oily grime" layer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hausi Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 It's okay at the bottom but the line on the right of the coverstripe is really visible. Maybe good for basic approval but you would have to improve that should you consider going for PO/Level 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sleepy Llama Posted December 23, 2018 Author Share Posted December 23, 2018 Thank You for the input, Hausi. Very appreciative. For now I'll be happy with basic, but PO is the goal. I have to do the same repair to do on the other leg. I'll practice my painting skills on that one. Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 I have had to do this on my kidney plate as I am a fan of IPAs lol. You did the right way and use ABS paste. Best thing to do is sand it and polish it smooth as possible before weathering. I would go back and remove the weathering and smooth it more. If you need to get new thighs, hit up Walt’s Trooper Factory as he makes bigger thighs with little wait time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sleepy Llama Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share Posted December 31, 2018 Spent some more time sanding, added a bit more putty, then more sanding. Hit it with a very ugly coat of gloss white. Pretty big improvement. Not pristine but enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Looks like you've solved it in the best way possible!! my compliments 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hausi Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Looks good now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knopi Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 this is much better! Keep on going! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwam Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 It looks very good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sleepy Llama Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Thank you everybody for the encouragement. Hoping to wrap this up soon and finally submit for approval. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sleepy Llama Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 Quick test fit before final weathering. I'm happy with the thigh fix. And the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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