Hey guys, what type or brand filler or putty do you all use on cracks?? I bought the testors the other day, and my results we not that good for my first model on practicing. Any help would be much appreciated guys. Thanks.
I usually use Bondo Glazing and Spot Putty. It’s used for filling scratches on autos. It’s red and comes in a 1# tube. It lasts forever. There is also a light blue putty (I forget the brand name) but it hasn’t been available in my area for a while.
The red goes on very smooth and dries quick (unless you put it on too thick). Very easy to sand and covers nicely with primer. IF you need to thin it down, a little lacquer thinner works well.
You can get it at almost any auto supply store such as Advance or Auto Zone or Pep Boys(if they are still around).
Jim [cptn]
I use either Tamiya Putty or Squadron Green or White putties. All three work pretty well for me.
Thanks guys for the help. I will stop at advanced and pick up some.
I like to use Mr Surfacer 500,I just use a toothpick to fill the crack,once dry I just smooth it out with a cotton swab and alcohol
I like using gel super glue. I have had putties crack and flake off. Gel superglue has not for me yet. Great stuff!
Mr Surfacer 500 great stuff. The super glue is great for large gaps . I have gotten away from using putty’s because of cracking and harder to work with.
There has been a good recent thread on working with putties in the Techniques forum in the Tools and Techniques heirarchy.
All types of putty when sanded wet or dry leave micro imperfections , holes , and cracks.Just hold it up against a regular light after sanding .99.9% you will se micro holes,cracks ,and imperfections.You will then have to depend on a real good primer and sand away again forever…Try gap filling Super Glue w/ accelerator. it will wet San perfectly w/out problems.
Wet sand the area then check .
[dto:] I use the same stuff. I also use Mr. Surfacer 500 or thick CA. it depends on the particular application.
In the past I used Bondo and smoothed it out with Finger nail polish remover to a glad like surface.
Glass like finish
What ever works for a great result.