hey
what is the best kind of putty to get from walmart or a auto part store that will not eat your model or anything like that b/c im looking for some and i wanna ask what is the best kinda u never use on your models that works good b/c im using the little cans of testors gray primer but i need to get some big cans of primer will they will last longer
I have a tube of bondo spot glazing putty that I have used for years and I have had no problems with it all.
sparticus,can u get that kind of putty at walmart or where??
there is this stuff mentioned in FSM called “porc-a-filler” i think i talked about it in a previous thread…i think? porc-a-filler is a porcelain filler that sands really well.
yeah ghetto… you can get it there… the glazing putty, not sure about the porcelain… I don’t know if it works but someone a long time ago mentioned wood filler as a putty… also at wal mart…
BTW: nice seeing you take up the hobby so fast! I’ve seen a lot of your posts and you’re taking to this like a duck to water!
Casey,
If you’re hitting auto parts or paint stores, try DuPont’s lacquer putty, or 3M’s Acryl putty. They both are very fine-grained and fill without a whole lot of shrinkage. Basically these putties are nothing more than thickened primers, but work exceptionally well for shallow seam and sink-mark filling.
In actuality, you want the putty to “eat” the plastic slightly. This effect provides excellent “tooth” for adherence of the putty to the styrene, and prohibits the putty from falling out later on.
Gip Winecoff
thx for your replys all, yea im goin to try what i can pick up at the auto part store after i hit walmart this weekend , i heard so…much about using putty on the aircrafts that why i am askin this lol
i got some Glazing & Spot putty from walmart today only for $2 =) and i wanna ask few things about the putty, what do i need to look out for when im putting it onto a model? and u got any sites tell me what i got to use putty for b/c it been soo…long i use it i forgot what it is use for lol, so…this is something dum to ask so i’ll go hang out with
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use as little putty as possible, then you have to sand less. www.swannysmodels.com has a exceleltn tutorial on seam killing. its under “tools and tips”
reggiethedorf, thx for the link =)
what is the best thing to use to put putty on??? and does this Glazing & Spot putty eat the model or anything before i start using it???
The tool I use the most for applying automotive body putty to my models is an artist’s pallate (sp) knife. I have three of various sizes and blade shapes (and it isn’t that hard to modify the shape to one that will work better for you). They can be found in art supply stores, Hobby Lobby, Michael’s and even some hobby shops and they cost from three to twenty bucks depending on size and shape (and of course manufacturer) Don’t know what i would do without mine.
I’ve used 3M laquer based Spot & Glaze for years and if you don’t put on too much one time, have never really had any problems with it melting or deforming the plastic. Instead of applying one big glop to an area, apply a thin layer, sand it down, apply a second layer and sand and so on until the area you want is filled. Also shrinkage is greatly reduced if you do this. I’ve also tried 3M Acryl Blue but don’t really care for it as it seems to dry too fast and doesn’t hold near as well as the laquer based putty. If you do decide to go with these putties, would recommend that you buy a small tube to try it, and if you like it, buy the largest tube you can get. As long as you make sure the top is back on tight each time you use it, it should last between 5 and 7 years.
When using any type of body filler on your models, use the same mechanical techniques as you would use on a 1:1 vehicle. First, clean and de-grease the work area. Then scuff the area lightly with sanding paper ( on a model, use 400 grit or finer ). Wype down the area again with a de-greaser ( rubbing alcohol works great for models ). Then, don’t touch the work area again with your bare fingers. Apply the filler in very thin layers, allowing each layer to dry, then sand with 400grit paper. If you use the finer grits of sand paper, when shaping and finishing the filler, you’ll save yourself extra work.
3M self leveling putting is the best out now at your local Auto Body Shop this has no and I mean NO shrinking at all its a little pricey but for $20 and a big tube of this stuff you will be very happy with it. And its easy to sand on pluse it comes out and looks like butter and thins like butter.
I have used the Acryl putty from 3m for more that 25 years and never regretted it! As for applicators I use thick lead foil glued to long tooth picks, you can cut and bend them to any shape that you need the putty to smooth into.
I have started using the porc-a-fixx and it seems to work great so far. I really like it. But I didn’t get it at War-Mart not sure if it is there or not but I know Home Depot carries it. That is where I picked it up.