Thanks Jeroen,
Yes, that’s basically the same method I’m using, but I find the thin CA gives an instantaneous bond so no drying overnight!
Sounds like a good tip with the CA filler. What consistency do you look for when mixing with talc?
I mix it "by feel", but it's roughly the thickness of Mr Surfacer 500. I do use an old bottle of Zap-A-Gap medium, that might be a bit thicker because it is so old (still need to get a new one).
I also don't use accelarator as some do, because that seems to make the CA rock hard and difficult to sand. It also prevents the CA from levelling out a bit, resulting in a much more rough surface. Or it's just my clumsiness
I leave it to dry, scrape the excess off with a scalpel and wet sand it until smooth. Most of the time (depends on the level of filling needed) one layer is enough.
Nice save by the way! As for crosses, I have an old Pegasus sheet, but that's the Austrian/Hungarian style, which look a bit different from the German ones. They are very old, though, and I don't know if know if they'll still work... Nonetheless, if you'd still like them just let me know the sizes and I'll see if they're on there (I used some in the past)
Jeroen
