For joining parts together, don’t bother using the Tamiya Cement; It did not work for me. Instead using any CA glue such as the Tamiya CA Cement or my favourite Gorilla Super Glue should do the trick.<\/p>\n
Once the dome panels\u00a0have been 3D printed and assembled, it is time to smooth out any\u00a0surface gaps from\u00a0the dome. This can be done by applying fillers or putty. Most automotive\u00a0body filler (such as those from Bondo) should work.<\/p>\n
It is difficult to get my hands on Bondo fillers here in Singapore, so I tried using Tamiya and Holts putty. My\u00a0preference for the filler is the Tamiya Putty White.<\/p>\n
After filling the gaps, smooth out the surface using sandpaper.\u00a0I usually start with a 150 grit rough sandpaper, followed by a 320 grit sandpaper\u00a0and\u00a0finishing off with a 500 grid sandpaper to make the surface really smooth.<\/p>\n
Finally, use a primer to coat the\u00a0surface\u00a0before painting. Priming ensures better adhesion of paint to the surface.\u00a0My preferred primer\u00a0is the Tamiya Surface Primer Gray.<\/p>\n
Priming also helps to make the flaws more\u00a0visible. If you see any flaws, repeat the process; fill, sand, prime.<\/p>\n
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