Kurt Johnson Posted March 29, 2016 Share #1 Posted March 29, 2016 Is there much difference in Elmer's ProBond wood filler with regards to simulating treenails? I can't sem to find the reg Elmer's any more. Kurt Quote Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaager Posted March 29, 2016 Share #2 Posted March 29, 2016 I read a few reviews on Amazon - the new product does not seem to be something you would want to use. A more course texture with ceramic inclusions does not sound good. Why not use wood flour mixed with PVA? You and mix a dye with the fine saw dust or use a wood species that is already the shade that you wish. Mix up as much as you need just at the time - no storage problems. mtaylor 1 Quote NRG member 50 years Current: NMS HMS Ajax 1767 - 74-gun 3rd rate - 1:192 POF exploration - works but too intense -no margin for error HMS Centurion 1732 - 60-gun 4th rate - POF Navall Timber framing HMS Beagle 1831 refiit 10-gun brig with a small mizzen - POF Navall (ish) Timber framing The U.S. Ex. Ex. 1838-1842 Flying Fish 1838 pilot schooner - POF framed - ready for stern timbers Porpose II 1836 brigantine/brig - POF framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Vincennes 1825 Sloop-of-War - POF timbers assembled, need shaping Peacock 1828 Sloop-of -War - POF timbers ready for assembly Sea Gull 1838 pilot schooner - POF timbers ready for assembly Relief 1835 packet hull USN ship - POF timbers ready for assembly Other Portsmouth 1843 Sloop-of-War - POF timbers ready for assembly Le Commerce de Marseilles 1788 118 cannons - POF framed La Renommee 1744 Frigate - POF framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Johnson Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted March 30, 2016 I didn't do a test on it but I was afraid that was what I would hear. I don't see the praticality of mixing up saw dust. It would onlly stay the right constancy for 2 or 3 holes, and there are a thousand. I know I can always mahe real treenaiils. May be wax will work. Canute 1 Quote Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtvd19 Posted March 30, 2016 Share #4 Posted March 30, 2016 Kurt: I got some of the Pro Bond and tried it and dumped the whole thing in the garbage. It might be great for filling something on a rough sawn cedar fence but not on any model. There is a new formula for the Elmer's wood filler - the normal stuff - that is now much nicer than the original - give it a try. I have used it quite a bit and like it. Sands easy and fills small holes like your treenails. If you can't get it locally there is always eBay - with free shipping or Amazon. Amazon link - http://www.amazon.com/Elmers-E848D12-Carpenters-Filler-2-Pint/dp/B000LNR4XC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1459349473&sr=8-4&keywords=elmers+wood+filler eBay link - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Elmers-Products-E848d12-1-2-Pint-Carpenters-Interior-Wood-Filler-/200632338865?hash=item2eb69e89b1:g:tX0AAOSwpDdVGo5j Kurt mtaylor 1 Quote Kurt Van Dahm Director NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD www.thenrg.org SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS CLUBS Nautical Research & Model Ship Society of Chicago Midwest Model Shipwrights North Shore Deadeyes The Society of Model Shipwrights Butch O'Hare - IPMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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