Adding the kidney shim- not bad but..........

[Chris Craig]

It's a fine grit sandpaper that you dip in water as you sand. The water then suspends the dust particles and clears them away from the work area.

[Tolo[TK]]

What is wet paper ?

You can find some in auto parts stores

 

 

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[Spycee[TK]]

I found the paint you used, but it's not a combo primer-paint just paint... Do you think it will make a difference ?

[Tusken RTT]

You could do a test spray on some scrap first, but I dont think it will matter.  Best part is you can always wipe it off with some thinner.  I tried a couple different shades and types before I hit the jackpot.  

[Spycee[TK]]

It seems it does not work for me ...  If I just dust a little bit of paint it just does small bumps of paint all over the plastic.  If I spray more it looks better (not identical look and color, but close) but the transition between ABS and paint has the same problem than dusting the paint.

[swibowoj[TK]]

Hi Scott , I am interested in what you do with shims .

 

But I can not see all of your photos .

there may be a link that I can get to see all your photos ?

[Tusken RTT]

Pics are still in the thread;  not sure but it may be on your PC end.   Another great thread for shims is Haribon's thread.  He has a couple of different ways to weld the pieces together and they look GREAT!  http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/26001-haribon72s-anh-stormtrooper-ne-hero-build/page-3

[walt[501st]]

Most 400 grit sandpaper is "wetable"

[TKDMAC74]

TKO best shims I've seen on here

[Airborne Trooper[501st]]

Sorry to revive an older thread but this is a great tutorial. Did you end up putting a return edge on the shim? I couldn't tell on your final photos? I have to do this on mine but MTK also includes the notch in the kidney already. I'll have to fill that in as well with scrap and paste. 

[Tusken RTT]

Thanks;  I did not put a return edge on, but I have seen some recently that others have and they look great!  They would be best done before you shim though, you dont want to press too hard on them after they are done, the weld can start breaking.  

 

Some other great techniques that look easier than the ABS paste, like JB plastic weld used instead.  Also some have burned and fused together the weld, then filled in with the plastic weld and painted.  

[Airborne Trooper[501st]]

Thanks for the advice, I like how yours turned out so I'll attempt to put a return edge on first then pair it together. I have a big mason jar full of ABS paste ready to be used. 

[Silverback73[TK]]

Thank YOU for posting this!!! I feel a lot more confident adding my shims now, and I know what I am in for. Cheers  Brother!!!

[Knockerbot[501st]]

I think I know what was causing the pits in sanding. I'm equating this to bondo so I'm not sure it's correct but id you stir bondo that's exactly what happens when you sand it. You have to fold it slowly instead of stirring. If you stir you get air bubbles. I don't even know if you can do it that way with the paste but it may be whats up.