The Modeller's Friend

[John Symmons]

Funny Putty

I think most of us have a packet of Bostik Prestick in our kit somewhere ( my wife calls it funny putty ) and it can be a real friend in need at times. Here's two uses I've found for it that might help other modeller's. the first is adding weight to a model with nose wheel. Fix the weight in place with this funny putty. I've tried to get an old kit of the He 219 Uhu to sit on is nose wheel but there's literally no room in the nose to add weight so had to cram the engine and fuselage with old solder and fix in place with Prestick. Yes it did finally sit correctly but only just.

 

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Remember we do this for fun                     John the Pom

[Kenneth ONeill]

I've done similar stuff with Blutac as the adhesive medium.

[Uncle Pete]

I've been wondering how to secure a model so I can get both hands on the decals.... I'm so-o-o-o pinching that jar of sand idea!  Thanks.