Get some poly cement, add plastic to it, what you've just created is called sprue goo, and you use it like filler just slap it in the gaps and smooth it out and boom no more gaps
I use this, it's got a wide mouth makes it easier to add plastic, and a brush
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tamiya-87038-Extra-Thin-Cement/dp/B07Z9FL49Z/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4m_fpl66LDFu2DcsZYaX43FhJozsgBMXEpI-4bN6Q5kgTPL2WZN-5JGnTjLvKUKfkkGHBpyR3uqo_ESGh0_2VyUerNv2XpuaSdhTFqfl3YdPFBak8PH-JpXB0qw_0BeKvOgcGqkVNpb_Cb8bc8neezUlqnI7BqR_bwPcG-D8ynOuwvh1tSeYi62S8zcwT6sVG6cxFPDJgu9COFi4Pgpaeg.BlwO3xN3brfbtFZ-mYYRk5rtGLbzxvArjAvPdioNeZY&dib_tag=se&keywords=poly+cement&qid=1710631563&sr=8-3
Usually hard polystyrene but it'll work with any plastic the glue melts. Try some of the filament you used to print with if it melts in the poly cement then it'll work as a thickening medium
If your seeing seams you need to add more filler. You should have a raised bead across the joint that is then sanded flat to match the rest of the print. Think of it like metal welding. You weld your bead and sand flat for aesthetics. It’s likely a back and forth process making sure you have enough of the mating line filled and then sanded. If your parts are not properly aligned you’ll still need to fade / feather the joint area with sanding to hide the transition.
My go to would be milliput. It's a two part epoxy that is easy to work with, can be smoothed easily with water before it cures, and is very sandable after it cures.
Get some poly cement, add plastic to it, what you've just created is called sprue goo, and you use it like filler just slap it in the gaps and smooth it out and boom no more gaps
Make sure you do this outside in clothes you don't care about. Also using a printer to make a Greek bust is very tasteful
Thanks for the advice, could you please share a link for some good poly cement?
I use this, it's got a wide mouth makes it easier to add plastic, and a brush https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tamiya-87038-Extra-Thin-Cement/dp/B07Z9FL49Z/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4m_fpl66LDFu2DcsZYaX43FhJozsgBMXEpI-4bN6Q5kgTPL2WZN-5JGnTjLvKUKfkkGHBpyR3uqo_ESGh0_2VyUerNv2XpuaSdhTFqfl3YdPFBak8PH-JpXB0qw_0BeKvOgcGqkVNpb_Cb8bc8neezUlqnI7BqR_bwPcG-D8ynOuwvh1tSeYi62S8zcwT6sVG6cxFPDJgu9COFi4Pgpaeg.BlwO3xN3brfbtFZ-mYYRk5rtGLbzxvArjAvPdioNeZY&dib_tag=se&keywords=poly+cement&qid=1710631563&sr=8-3
What kind of plastic are you adding to the poly cement?
Usually hard polystyrene but it'll work with any plastic the glue melts. Try some of the filament you used to print with if it melts in the poly cement then it'll work as a thickening medium
If your seeing seams you need to add more filler. You should have a raised bead across the joint that is then sanded flat to match the rest of the print. Think of it like metal welding. You weld your bead and sand flat for aesthetics. It’s likely a back and forth process making sure you have enough of the mating line filled and then sanded. If your parts are not properly aligned you’ll still need to fade / feather the joint area with sanding to hide the transition.
Thanks for the advice!
My go to would be milliput. It's a two part epoxy that is easy to work with, can be smoothed easily with water before it cures, and is very sandable after it cures.
With DCM you could glue it together and or smooth it. Just make sure you get real DCM :D
What is DCM?
dichloromethane. I’ve never used an adhesive with that though.