Tamiya Epoxy Putty

Modeling Subjects Figures and Misc.
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I decided to try out the Tamiya putty for the first time for sculting figures. I seems to have very similar properties to Kneadite. I put some boots on a 1/35 paratrooper.

Like Kneadite, I have found that it is best to let it set up a bit before trying to sculpt in any details. I am using the quick set type and about 30 minutes seems a good time to let it sit. I have been coating my tools with a little beeswax to keep them slick.

On my first go, I tried using water to smooth as suggested in the instructions and it was a disaster. It would work great for smooting large areas, but not small detail. It’s not like milliput.

I came across a syntheitic saliva that is used for medical purposes. Anyone ever try this? Saliva works great for smoothing epoxy putty so if this has similar properties, it seems like it would be cool.

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pants and partial jacket on. I am starting to like this putty.

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I normally use Mori Mori or Sube Sube as I can order them in 1kg tins.
Sube Sube I prefer for figure kits as it dries smoother than Mori Mori.

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I must say, I havent heard of either of these products.

Can you share more info?

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Those are putties that are commonly used in Japan, I order them from there when as I need them.
Don’t think that they are well known outside the Gundam and Anime figure kits scene as yet.

They come in a range of sizes from small tubes to the large 1kg tins + the seperate hardener. You adjust the hardening time by the amount of activator powder you add to the raw putty, more and it dries quicker.

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jacket on. Great putty, but way over priced compared to Kneadite.

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a head, helmet, hand and some misc. pouches left to go.

I found some synthetic saliva at the pharmacy. It works pretty well for smoothing epoxy putty. $7 US for 120 ml.

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Excellent sculpt work , Hatewall!

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OUCH!!

Geez, that looks painful!!!

Hatewall, that is indeed an excellent sculpt you’ve got going on there.

Don’t worry about not knowing Mori Mori or Sube Sube, I’ve been living and modelling here in Japan for 11 years, and I hadn’t heard of them either!
Of course, I’m not into Gundam or anime figure modelling (just the ocassional Godzilla), so…
Sounds like good stuff, though. Thanks for the tip, MM!

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Hatewell, You are truly an artist. It is my goal to someday sculpt figures. That is amazing work. Do you sculpt you own heads or do you use something on the market?

Great stuff. Thanks for sharing.

Ted

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I sculpt my own, but I prefer to make them separately on a piece of wire and attach later.

Thanks for the positive comments.

From what MM said, those products sound like polyester fillers. The powder activator sounds interesting.

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That is one of the reasons my I like the Japanese modeling books like “Nomo Ken” and the Max Watanabe Guide.
They give you a list and description of nearly every modeling supply available in japan, and also show a large selection of tips, techniques and trouble shooting.

Many of the questions I see popping up time and time again are covered in those books, as well as how to properly brush-paint through to sculpting, mold making and castings, decal making, etc.

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have u tryed detergent with a little bit of water to smooth