Scorcher body repairs

[andyt]

I have a scorcher body that is mostly in good condition except that the roof gutters on both sides is damaged(bent in against the body and a bit chipped) Would you try and repair it back to original condition(if so how would you tell me how as I've never tried anything like that) or would you remove the gutters and deseem it completly.I know there are a lot of skilled modellers out there and would like your opinions.

Andy

[Bigwheels_inc]

If its an original body i wouldnt deseem it !!!!

Depending on how bad the gutters are you have two choices either very carefully trim the damaged bits to take off the offending bits and fill them very carefully then use very fine wet and dry paper to sand them until its perfect

Or remove the gutters totaly and replace them with some polycarbonate sheet the same thickness and then trim as nessersery

just my 2 pence worth

Pete

 

[andyt]

It is an original body. What do you all use for repairs of this type?

Andy

[KEV THE REV]

Hi Andy , i have repaired Scorcher gutters using Milliput 2 part gray modelling putty ,this is commonly available at most hobby shops. The gutters that are badly damaged need to cut back flush so you can get a good depth of putty in there .The gutters that are just bruised can be 'cleaned up' back to shape and maybe lightly built up with modelling stopper / filler.Then mix the 2 equal parts of putty together until a uniform colour is achieved ,then apply the putty to the gutter areas, it is a good idea to use water with the putty as it makes it very sticky ,and gives an excellent bond , you can get a basic rough shape by using modelling tools as you dont want to have to sand too much down if you dont need to .I use Macdonalds' wooden tea stirrers a lot ,they are good for shaping also good for mixing epoxy resins etc ,and they're FREE.The putty takes a good few hours to harden , i leave it for 24 hours ,then you can sand it to the required shape , lightly spray repairs with a primer filler , smooth these areas back with wet and dryand prime and paint car as normal - invisible mending ,and very strong . [Y]

[Dephcon5]

Hi Andy , i have repaired Scorcher gutters using Milliput 2 part gray modelling putty ,this is commonly available at most hobby shops. The gutters that are badly damaged need to cut back flush so you can get a good depth of putty in there .The gutters that are just bruised can be 'cleaned up' back to shape and maybe lightly built up with modelling stopper / filler.Then mix the 2 equal parts of putty together until a uniform colour is achieved ,then apply the putty to the gutter areas, it is a good idea to use water with the putty as it makes it very sticky ,and gives an excellent bond , you can get a basic rough shape by using modelling tools as you dont want to have to sand too much down if you dont need to .I use Macdonalds' wooden tea stirrers a lot ,they are good for shaping also good for mixing epoxy resins etc ,and they're FREE.The putty takes a good few hours to harden , i leave it for 24 hours ,then you can sand it to the required shape , lightly spray repairs with a primer filler , smooth these areas back with wet and dryand prime and paint car as normal - invisible mending ,and very strong . [Y]

This is the process I followed when restoring the shell on this scorcher. It will take some time and be patient, but ti will pay off in the end.