Blocking rudder light leak 1:200 Titanic

[Bob N Forapples]

Hi. I saw somewhere a picture of the inside of the hull on the 1:200 Trumpeter Titanic. Some kind of putty covered where the rudder entered, to prohibit light leak. It looked like silly putty but I know it wasn't. What could that be? Thank you for your time and insight.

 

[Wedgie01]

Hi. I saw somewhere a picture of the inside of the hull on the 1:200 Trumpeter Titanic. Some kind of putty covered where the rudder entered, to prohibit light leak. It looked like silly putty but I know it wasn't. What could that be? Thank you for your time and insight.

Hi there,
After inserting the rudder into my Titanic, I simply filled around the post from the inside using Tamiya modelling putty. Nothing fancy, and it worked. No light leaks.

 

[RogerD]

There's a product by Woodland Scenics especially made for blocking light escaping through seams and through medium such as plastics. The kit includes masking paint and ribbon putty. Possibly of some help to you?

Light Block Kit - Woodland Scenics

Light Block Kit; - Eliminate all light leaks, black out windows, prevent glowing walls and seal building seams. Putty will cover 96 linear inches (243 cm)Paint will cover 1,200 in2 (77.4 dm2);

woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com

 

[Bob N Forapples]

Thanks to you both for the information. I appreciate it.

 

[Uwek]

Hi. I saw somewhere a picture of the inside of the hull on the 1:200 Trumpeter Titanic. Some kind of putty covered where the rudder entered, to prohibit light leak. It looked like silly putty but I know it wasn't. What could that be? Thank you for your time and insight.

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