I made my first attempt at puttying seams last night. Read Swanny’s page on how to do it. Got a tube of Squadron white putty, etc., and went at it.
When I sqeezed the putty out of the tube, it seemed very “clay-like”; that is, it was dry and “crumbly”, for lack of a better word, and wouldn’t go on very well. Is this typical of putties? Is there a way to thin it out if I need to?
Thanks,
Dan
You may have gotten a bad tube-- I haven’t used the white, but I have the Squadron green and it has the consistency of Crest toothpaste…that’s what it shoule be I would think because of the toluene (which is NOT good to breathe in by the way-- it’s quite carcinogenic, so be careful!).
I have used the white putty before and it does come out smooth but the flash time [hardens] quikly so use in small areas.try kneading the tube the solvents may have separated and just need to be mixed.[2c]
You have a bad tube of putty - take it back.
Swanny,
My tube was the opposite and was liquid when I squeezed it.
I stuck a rod down into the tube and mixed it around and now it is thicker but still fairly thin, about like thick pancake batter.
Mike
Thanks for your help. I’ll try kneading the tube and/or mixing like Mike said before I take it back.
-Dan
The lesson here is to check it before you leave the store. No reputable retailer has a problem with checking items which degrade when on the shelf too long.
Randy
Just FYI, kneading the tube worked. The putty now has a consistency like joint compound!
Thanks for your help.
-Dan
After you have puttied your seam you might find that you have excess putty and need to clean up. I use nail polish remover with a Q-Tip. Save panel lines and makes cleanup easy.
i saw a suggestion on here that i have found to work great on puttying seams. Use Tamiya Masking tape, on both sides of the seam…very close to the seam…and apply the putty…smooth with a Q-tip…remove the tape and you have a smooth seam line, and no mess.