Question about seam fillers

In the past I have used Squadern putty or Zap+ to fill seams. I am now pushing my envelope. I want to simulate smoother welds( trying to use Elmers applied with the tip of a straight pin, works OK) . I also want to hide the seam where two edges come together like the inside of a 90 angle. I can use super glue and then sand any ridges left by the glue but what can I do for those areas that can’t be easily sanded? Some examples would be the front fender supports on the M60A1. The parts supplied it the kit are welded together in real life. The horizontal part of the support is molded to the finder and the brace is molded seperately. Part would be easy to fill and sand but the lower portion below the bend starts becomming a pain and all is easily seen.

I have also seen in AFV magizene what looks like Mr Surfacer thinned and brushed on around where all of the parts fit together. Would this be for hiding seams adding texture or both or neither?

What do you use and are you happy with it? Thanks, Greg.

Greg;

I thin Squadron Putty with Acetone and brush it where I need it, or load it in a syringe and make my own weld lines following a pencil outline.

Cheers;

Gregory

This thread will help me too! I’ve currently got to fill two ejector pin marks on every link, over 200 Modelkasten links in all, for my KV-1. What other liquids can be used to thin Squadron putty, without it ruining it’s strong bond? Usin’ it via a syringe is a great tip, and gives great control, for instance, this way you can create your own weld seams, as you say! Awesome!

I’ll second that. I’ve run across the thinned down Squadron putty (using acetone based nail polish remover), but the syringe idea is brilliant! Thank you.

Lads;

I saw a chair repair kit at my local woodwork shop and thought if it will draw in resin to fill a crack in a chair leg or joint, then it should be able to do the same with squadron putty. It works fantastic. I bought mine in a packet of ten syringes. These of course are the non-medical kind with blunt tips, however they do come in various gauges so you can make varied “widths” of weld beads and the like.

As far as other liquids to thin the putty with. I had previously thinned it in a bottle of liquid cement, however I found this does not draw as well into the syringe but does work well to simulate fine mud or earth for armour and vehicle undercarriages when a little static grass and fine cooking herbs or spices are added.

Your welcome to the tips they’re always free.

Cheers;

Gregory

To fill in ejector pin marks on track links, I use typewriter correction fluid. If you use the pen-type applictor, it’s easy and precise to apply. When it dries, you can smooth it down with sanding sticks. Quick and easy.

Cheers,

Chris.

Need syringes? Go to: http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page. aspx?c=2&p=20003&cat=1,110,42967&ap=1

disastermaster;

That is exactly where I get mine. If you need micro drill bits size #61 - 80 they have them too for $4.95 a set. Lee Valley has all kinds of goodies.

Cheers;

Gregory