Microballoon application

Elric2k

New member
Picked up some microballoons from my brick and mortar hobby shop. Doing some application tests using PVA glue, and super glue. Im not having any luck getting this to look decent, Ive heard hairspray is an option but im fresh out. Any tips on applying microballoons with PVA glue?

Thanks in advance!
 

airhead

Coffin Dodger / Keymaster
with superglue (CA) - put a filet of MB's in a joint. Drip thin CA on the joint. It will cure like a rock. Used for making super strong joints yet lightweight - such as in model airplanes. I often use this trick with the slot-a-base type minis that have a large gap.

with PVA to make snow - don't use yellow carpenter glue, use white pva. Mis about 2 parts (by volume) MB's to one part pva. Sculpt, shape, pile in drifts, etc. While it is still not cured, sprinkle a bit of alum (spice) on it to get that glittery snow-that-has-crusted-over look.

with eopxy and fiberglass, mix equal parts by volume to epoxy. Apply with a spreader after your glass has cured. This makes a sandable filler for fairing in the glass.
 
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