Revell H-291 by speedgraflex

[KSaarni]

Argh. The remains of the sprue connection that was broken off long before I arrived (shipping, storage) and opened the box which was sealed. Loose parts!

- Kari

[speedgraflex]

Milliput and a toothpick to the rescue!!! Let’s see, Kari!

[KSaarni]

Milliput and a toothpick to the rescue!!! Let’s see, Kari!

Yes, a really tiny tiny blob of milliput or if you have in your toolbox either of these (or equivalent)



My "to go" filler is Vallejos Masilla Plastica. I know a lot of people would rather use water to fill anything than this, but I like it and has been in my toolbox since "always". It's easy to use, extras can be whiped off with water.

- Kari

[speedgraflex]

Great tips. I’ve stopped using Tamiya putty due to concerns over breathing whatever is inside there. Strong lungs do not run in my family, unfortunately. Most of the time I’m wearing a mask but Tamiya white has something (toulene?) that’s toxic to me, but thanks mucho for the suggestions!

[KSaarni]

Indeed, the Tamiya has a very strong, chemical smell.

However, Vallejo not and it's non-toxic, non flamable and can be washed away with water. Recommended, seriously!

- Kari

[speedgraflex]

Thanks, Kari!

[speedgraflex]

The Mini-Men figures I was sent are 1/32 not 1/25, so I’m not sure what to do. I could build the cockpit either as empty and use the Revell parts or build the cockpit using Tom’s PE or keep looking for a figure. Final thought would be to try sculpting my own figure from Milliput.

[Stikpusher]

Doesn’t this kit come with some sort of figure?

[speedgraflex]

Hey Carlos—No. this is a different boxing. They changed the subject and dropped both figures and rigging thread which are part of the earlier boxing. I learned this the hard way—after the fact. I could buy another kit but that is just wasteful. I put out feelers online with “parts people.” So far the only figures are the German group for the Fokker.

[Stikpusher]

I wonder if some old school race car drivers would work? Something that is similar in garb and easily modified into the appropriate appearance.