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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 11, 2012 15:30:07 GMT -5
I know this is a terrible picture, but the rock didn't turn out too bad. I love the color or I would never have even messed with it- besides it was a learning experience. The reddish area in the center mostly ground out. That area was terribly soft even after several treatments of Fast Zap (probably the same thing as Hot Stuff. 2.99 half fl oz at the local mom and pop hobby store we support). Took many times at the wheels to get the cab in any kind of good shape because of it, but it is mostly ok now. I'd use it, even though the area is still a little undercut. The hole in undetectable. If you use a magnifying glass you can see a tiny little "agate pit" This was a great exercise for me and I got some really great help, too. I didn't use it this time, but I will keep it in mind. If the hole were larger, a few of these suggestions would have been great. The hole was quite small though. Putting tape on the bottom and applying several coats of Zap, did the trick. If you want to know about ZAP- it is crazy glue without the preservatives. It does expire- getting thicker as time goes on. It has different formulations and an activator. I haven't seen or used Hot Stuff, but it sounds like the same thing. We like to use the local hobby shop and don't mind paying for it there. Attachments:
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 11, 2012 15:30:56 GMT -5
Oh--- I have a question about the key fillings or whatever metal--- will it damage my genie wheels??
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desertdweller
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by desertdweller on Aug 24, 2012 1:28:27 GMT -5
Rockjunquie, no to that question, it won't damage the wheels. Sometimes you have to fill the void, grind it down and then fill the void again but in the end the shavings look like a natural metallic mineral that formed within the stone. I'll try to post a few pictures of the slabs I have been working on and or the cabs I finished with the shavings in them.
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Post by deb193redux on Aug 24, 2012 8:59:21 GMT -5
drill the hole out larger and put in a tube rivet. set on sheet instead of wire.
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 24, 2012 10:02:41 GMT -5
Daniel- you'll have me playing with sheet metal if you keep it up!!!
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bushkraft
having dreams about rocks
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Post by bushkraft on Aug 24, 2012 10:46:44 GMT -5
I sometimes put a plug of plastic metal in holes like that when the cab is polished the metal looks like a natural patch of haematite, I also use it to back and strengthen very thin cabs.
Take care.
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