putty?

[Trebor]

hey, y'all. I'm starting to think about using putty. I gotta know what's the best putty out there, and how do I use it? what are the steps to filling in gaps? lately, I've been using my modeling glue, it partially does the job, but I wanna start using putty.

[Wurger]

Hi Rob,

Nice to read you here again.How is life there?

Concerning a putty, as you know for very small gaps I suggest using cyanoacrylate glue known as Superglue.But you should remember that it is very difficult to remove its overflow if you don't have the kind glue remover called DEBONDER.Sanding then is neded. Recently I have added Mr.Hobby Dissolved Putty to my equipment.It is an excellent putty that can be applied with a brush.It sticks to a surface very good and can be sanded without causing major damages to the surface.Because it is of the acrylic sort it can be remove with the Wamod remover and other removers for acrylic paints.

Another kind of a putty is Tamiya White Putty.It is perfect for filling small and bigger gaps, repairing holes, or creating surface texture. It can be dissolved with separately available Tamiya Lacquer Thinner for even more varieties of application. White color means it is a better base for lighter paint colors. 32g of putty comes in aluminum tube.

The next one is an epoxy putty I suggest the Gunze Mr. Putty Strong and Mr. Lightweight Epoxy Putty.Both putties are great for filling of bigger gaps, correction of shapes, making small and bigger details and etc...Thse are offered as a two-part putty.You have to cut off the same amount of both parts and mix them in your fingers ( initially it is like the modeline).Then it can be applied and shaped with a metal blade for instance.It stick to a surface itself but I suggest to clean up (wash to remove fat or dirt ) the surface before applying.When hardened it can be sanding with sandpaper or files and polishing in the same way like other plastic surfaces.

If you can't afford these you can always use the mixture of a paint and a talc powder.

[Mr. Ed]

Here's an idea for smaller cracks - liquid correction fluid. You know, "whiteout". You've got to sand it lightly, though.

[B-17engineer]

Squadron putty...

[piet]

Hi,
two-part putty i use miliput,tube putty from squadron green putty, Dries in 30 minutes, sands easily i think its the best it does not shrink... unlike tamiya putty
piet.

[Crimea_River]

I love this technique. Fast, clean, and easy!

filling without sanding

[vikingBerserker]

Ok, I'm intrigued about this method.

[B-17engineer]

That's genius.......

Well now comes the hard part. Explaining to someone in Shop Rite why I need nail polish remover......

[stona]

Just brazen it out. There are many goodies from files and brushes to tweezers and sanding sticks to be found in the "ladies section". I am no stranger to this exotic habitat.
Just don't look like you are lurking with some nefarious purpose!!!!
Steve

[Crimea_River]

Ok, I'm intrigued about this method.

Works great and is very clean. Best part is that you don't lose the fine details on the surfaces.

[kgambit]

That's genius.......

Well now comes the hard part. Explaining to someone in Shop Rite why I need nail polish remover......

Or have your mom buy you some.

I've tried that approach with Squadron white putty using either Isopropyl alchohol or Nail polish remover and it's works exactly as advertised. With the Isopropyl alchohol you need to clean the excess off immediately, whereas with the Nail polish remover you have a little more wiggle room on timing.

[Airframes]

Wiggle room? Never heard that before, but love that expression!!!

[Crimea_River]

....stole my wife's. She doesn't like the smell anyway.

[Vic Balshaw]

I love this technique. Fast, clean, and easy!

Gave it a try today and it's great, worked like a dream. Didn't go for the Cutex though, cost a fortune. Used a cheaper brand "Black and Gold" which looks like cheery lemonade, so watch the kids.

That's genius.......

Well now comes the hard part. Explaining to someone in Shop Rite why I need nail polish remover......

Just be bold my boy, wear a bit of nail polish, wiggle your finger, they'll understand.

....stole my wife's. She doesn't like the smell anyway.

Ahhh the small, almost as good as a felt tip pen……..

[N4521U]

Just coming up to this part of my build. I like it! Cheers, Bull