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If the wings were to be posed closed, they wouldn't have to be perfect either. They'd just have to be sanded together.

Your paint may be too thick, what are you spraying?

I agree with Max and Big Dog, Bondo Spotting & Glazing putty is some pretty good stuff. Better that Squadron, and seriously cheaper. But it isn't really for filling in larger areas. If you need to build up or fill in large areas, (more than little seams and pinholes), Use Bondo's main product, B...

It ought to be ok. I mean, the worst that can happen is that it will shrink a little, or not dry properly, and you'll need to add a little more putty. That happens to me all the time, no mater what.

Next time squish the tube back and forth a few times to mix the putty. It sounds like it seperated a bit. Good idea to wait a day for it to cure. I know it says it dries in 30 minutes, but it takes a lot longer to cure. Depending on how much you have to sand off, start with the coarser stuff, then m...

...I have roughly understood how you did the glue to the model section. Now the other end is the stand to the base. I think the same concept would also roughly do it. Yep, same thing in the base. It is very sturdy, and comes apart for shipping. I've made the mistake before of permanently attaching ...

It depends on how big and heavy the model is. You could use a screw to fasten the acrylic post to the model's spine. Or build a box inside the model to fit the post, and put it in as deep as it will go. I'll use my B-wing as an example, (shameless of me, I know. :) ) The kit is mounted to its stand ...

I'll test spray on a napkin or paper towel. If the paint soaks in right away, it's too thin. If it gobs on, it is too thick. I want it to color the paper towel without soaking right it. Also, Testors buffable metallizers require no thinner whatsoever. And they are the easist to clean up after. I alm...

It will brush on fine, but watch out for bubbles. They are about the only thing I've seen that will keep it from leveling smoothly. That and cat hair. I don't know about hand brushing matte coats on afterwards, I've never tried it. There are matte and satin clear coats in a spray can. If the brush m...