VanOaksProps
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For those following this thread and have built their own HIC, is the puckering on the glue typical or is that a sign that something's not quite right?
My HIC Build.
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I am pretty sure the ripples are from the heater I had blowing on the fglue as it dries. I sanded them down befor I put on the next coat. It seems to be working pretty well. The only real concern is the drying time.
yeah it’s in an extra living room in our basement....but I needed to put it inside because the glue wasn’t drying right in the garage. It was too cold
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Nils
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I cut sheets of metal and glued them in the recessed panels. No need to cut them out from the panels.
These are are a series of videos of the “Carbonite “ layering for the final effect. It took a long time for the main glue to dry so I had to wait.
Anyway i just spread the glue at different depths and then manipulated it around with a piece of card board. I’m now waiting for this to dry. Fingers crossed.
Anyway i just spread the glue at different depths and then manipulated it around with a piece of card board. I’m now waiting for this to dry. Fingers crossed.
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His should be the third and final coat of the glue to create the carbonite effect. As long as it looks good tomorrow I think I will be onto sanding and painting han.
I also replaced aced the panel openings on the sides and filled the gaps so it looks more seem less when the panels are put back in.
I also replaced aced the panel openings on the sides and filled the gaps so it looks more seem less when the panels are put back in.
Yes. I have sanded the glue in between each layer. I didn’t want 2 full coatings but the glue really settled down and left a thick edge on the box. I didn’t like it so I did another layer. I’ve done 3 separate effect layers and let them dry. I think it’s about ready for sanding and final panting. Then I’ll hang it while I finish the panels.
The glue sets up with the top hardening first and then working it’s way down. So unfortunately it would create a hard lumpy cost on the top that would make it difficult to spread at all. I wish I would have used some of the accelerator to make the glue harden faster. But i have been busy with work anyway so the dry time didn’t hold much up.
Its all dry dry as of today. So I’m going to try and get this thing sanded and painted by tomorrow!!! Then hang him up. I can work on the panels while he overlooks my theater room
Its all dry dry as of today. So I’m going to try and get this thing sanded and painted by tomorrow!!! Then hang him up. I can work on the panels while he overlooks my theater room
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