Hey all, I’m looking for some good suggestions for alternatives to the green filler putty I’ve been using for decades. I’ve got a seam I want to fill that is surrounded by great detail that I don’t want to sand down. I’ve heard tale of “gap-filling” super glue and other forms of filler that may be less viscous and easier to remove than the green monster.
Try swabing the the putty with a tissue damp with nail polish remover. (just after aplliyng putty, when it’s still wet) This wil remove the excess putty without sanding!
http://www.swannysmodels.com/Seams.html
theres other tutorials on there, so have a look, im sure ull learn something new!!!
Medium super glue can be used (Zap a Gap) but needs to be sanded before it has fully cured (within 1 hour or so) as it becomes harder than the surrounding plastic after this time. Use with great care around clear parts as it can cause fogging. Masking the joint before filling and tape removal whilst the filler is still wet can minimise sanding. Remcogrobs suggestion could be used here too (in combination with masking) but check on a piece of sprue the affect of the polish remover (I haven’t tried but would have thought acetone could well attack styrene in a bad way!).
There is another thread here I have just visited that touches on this very topic. The general consensus is that polish remover works a treat but pure acetone can be a bit harsh. Something new to try (if only I knew this before filling the gaping chasms doubling for joints on the Su-7’s!).
You can also use white glue. I tworks great and cleans up with water. I use Krystal Klear.
I wouldn’t have thought that makes for a very strong joint? Does it ever suffer from cracking?