I’m doing body work on the bottom of the fuselage and the leading edge portion of the elevator (to make the gaps even.)  In adding micro to these areas I find that I have a hard time making a uniform (or nearly uniform) thickness of micro and then spend a lot of time and sandpaper to reduce the thickness of the “globs” to even it out and make a presentable surface ready for primer.  I’ve been using automotive plastic spatulas of different widths to spread the micro.  I know I can even it out some after it’s applied to the surface with a hot air gun…but I’m concerned about losing working time.  And a warm metal spatula or warm hobby iron can put a slick surface on the micro, but I haven’t been able to apply that to anything but a fairly small area.  From the experienced builders…any suggestions?   

Barry Knotts

bknotts@buckeye-express.com

LIV-P, Conti TSIO-550, all electric, 15%

Toledo, Ohio