Mirei-San; closing the gaps.

OK, the back view will explain more; once the epoxy glue had set, I mixed up some two part putty, and then made some long thin sausages out of it.

Gently laid them down, and then using my sculpting tools, smoothed/ pushed the putty into areas I needed, following the curves already there.

(The curves follow the natural folds of the jacket - didn't want to lose them.)

Set aside to cure, then the next weekend, sit down and devote some time.

Put a fresh curved blade in the scalpel, and gently carved off the bulk of the putty. Then followed sanding with wet& dry sandpaper, used dry.

Although I have completely stripped the paint off, I can easily fix it with the airbrush.

I had to do something similar with the front.

Also, notice how I have laid down masking tape - this is to help avoid disaster if the scalpel, putty or sculpting tool should slip.Just a bit of foresight.....

It feels good to have some creative momentum happening again.