SkulShurtugalTCG[501st] Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Did a search, didn't find an answer, so I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask. I just got a Jim FOTK kit. It's not here yet, so I'm taking the time to research everything I'll need to put it together. I've seen practically everyone say that you need bondo for the kit. The problem is they don't specify what kind; I looked it up and there are about a jillion bondo types. Does anyone have a specific recommendation? Does it even matter? Thanks for your help! ~~Tk-69004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eqdizzle[TK] Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Use the standard Bondo 2-part body filler if you're going Bondo. Better yet, save your trimmings and do Sludge instead. It does take longer, but it looks and lasts a LOT longer if done correctly. Since it's essentially the same material as the armor, it has similar flex, expansion, and contraction characteristics as the armor itself. Bondo will eventually crack and require a full cleanup/overhaul..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark PWF[Staff] Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 In addition to what Eric said, using Bondo will definitely require you to paint the armor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkulShurtugalTCG[501st] Posted September 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Figured I'd have to paint the armor anyway since that's what I've seen most other builds do. Is it NOT required to match the Anovos helmet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Steele Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Sorry if this has been answered before on a other post but what is sludge and how do you make it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylverbard[TK] Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Abs scraps and acetone. Google abs paste or abs sludge and you'll find some videos and stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkulShurtugalTCG[501st] Posted September 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Considering this kit is fiberglass, not ABS, would "sludge" thus just be fiberglass scraps and acetone instead of ABS and acetone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylverbard[TK] Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 Bondo makes fiberglass version. Just use the two part bondo. You are better off using more cement than Bondo. Bondo is not structural it's cosmetic. I don't think fiberglass and acetone make sludge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylverbard[TK] Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 Figured I'd have to paint the armor anyway since that's what I've seen most other builds do. Is it NOT required to match the Anovos helmet?Armour and helmet must match as close as you can. Otherwise it will just look wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylverbard[TK] Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 Use the standard Bondo 2-part body filler if you're going Bondo. Better yet, save your trimmings and do Sludge instead. It does take longer, but it looks and lasts a LOT longer if done correctly. Since it's essentially the same material as the armor, it has similar flex, expansion, and contraction characteristics as the armor itself. Bondo will eventually crack and require a full cleanup/overhaul..!Sludge meaning fiberglass trimmings and acetone or mixing up slush fg ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danvers14 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 I've got Jim's Phasma and I've done a mix of Bondo, Apoxie Sculpt and Poly-Flex (a flexible filler, similar to bondo). Apoxie is good for filling in the mirrored bits of the armor (forearm clip locations etc.). Bondo is good for the usual filling stuff. I haven't heard of sludge before tonight so that's cool! Good luck! If you're on facebook, look up his build page. It helps and it's a great group of people who know the kit's quirks and how to work with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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