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Post by pje on Apr 14, 2023 13:00:13 GMT -5
I’m a big fan of Evercost Eurosoft glazing putty for bigger work areas of resin models. But, I’d like to have something to fill pin holes and very small areas that will stick to resin, so I don’t have to mix up putty and hardener for small jobs.
What are your favorite putties straight out of the tube for resin?
Paul Erlendson
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Post by hurtubise56 on Apr 14, 2023 13:26:15 GMT -5
I've used 3M Glazing & Spot Putty forever. Shrinks a tiny bit as it hardens, but have never had any shrink long-term after the initial cure. Use it on plastic and resin, seems to work very well on both. I probably use it AFTER a check-coat prime about half the time. Baking soda and super glue work well on resin for larger pin holes, too.
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Post by Calvin on Apr 14, 2023 13:32:06 GMT -5
For myself I use 3M/Bondo glazing and spot putty. Yes it shrinks a little.
Usually I add putty, sand, add more putty, sand, prime, sand, add more putty, sand, and prime again and hopefully it's level after all those repeated steps.
Is my way the best? Most likely not. 🤦
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Post by robh on Apr 14, 2023 15:14:33 GMT -5
I recommend Mr Surfacer 1200.  |
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Post by teegeefla on Apr 15, 2023 12:17:09 GMT -5
I have found great success by mixing talcum/baby powder with medium speed super glue into a thick paste but if is took liquid it can spread too much. It fills pinholes and low areas in the resin, sets quickly and sands smooth. I have found that it is best to sand it within 10 minutes of drying; any later and you can end up sanding away the surrounding areas. It has also proven quite effective at creating raised details in areas that might have experienced problems out of the mold. For any large areas I use putty.
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Post by Gary Davis on Apr 15, 2023 12:37:53 GMT -5
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Post by pje on Apr 17, 2023 10:44:01 GMT -5
Thanks all. I’m going to try a number of methods including Mr. surfacer. I always thought of it as more of a primer.
Gary, thx for the link for the 3M putty. I’ve ordered a tube of white. Looks like it might become my go to putty for both resin and metal.
Paul Erlendson
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Post by indytreads on May 7, 2023 8:58:43 GMT -5
I bought some of the Tamiya putty for my Gil deFerran conversion but ended up just using bondo on the engine cowling. I guess I was afraid to use the Tamiya not knowing how thick I can apply it. Can it be used to fill large voids and harden well enough to shape and sand it? Joe |
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Post by kyledehart5 on May 7, 2023 15:15:30 GMT -5
I bought some of the Tamiya putty for my Gil deFerran conversion but ended up just using bondo on the engine cowling. I guess I was afraid to use the Tamiya not knowing how think I can apply it. Can it be used to fill large voids and harden well enough to shape and sand it? Joe I think that’s really what it’s designed for Joe. However it does shrink as it dries so a lot of times you’re better off with the bondo if you don’t mind mixing it up |
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Post by indytreads on May 7, 2023 15:54:53 GMT -5
I bought some of the Tamiya putty for my Gil deFerran conversion but ended up just using bondo on the engine cowling. I guess I was afraid to use the Tamiya not knowing how think I can apply it. Can it be used to fill large voids and harden well enough to shape and sand it? Joe I think that’s really what it’s designed for Joe. However it does shrink as it dries so a lot of times you’re better off with the bondo if you don’t mind mixing it up Good to know. I think I might try and tackle Arie’s 1997 winner and I know it’s gonna need some serious reshaping. |
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Post by Gary Davis on May 8, 2023 0:31:01 GMT -5
Indytreads...use APOXIE SCULPT... A 2 PART PUTTY IF YOU NEED THAT MUCH WORK. ASk Calivin and a few other folks that fabricate a lot on this forum.
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Post by indytreads on May 8, 2023 5:26:11 GMT -5
Indytreads...use APOXIE SCULPT... A 2 PART PUTTY IF YOU NEED THAT MUCH WORK. ASk Calivin and a few other folks that fabricate a lot on this forum. thanks for the tip Gary. I’m guessing it sands pretty easy? |
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Post by Calvin on May 8, 2023 11:59:27 GMT -5
Indytreads...use APOXIE SCULPT... A 2 PART PUTTY IF YOU NEED THAT MUCH WORK. ASk Calivin and a few other folks that fabricate a lot on this forum. thanks for the tip Gary. I’m guessing it sands pretty easy? In my opinion it's sands pretty easily (whatever the definition of easy is?) In my world it sands easy. The only drawback of Apoxie sculpt is waiting 24hrs for it to cure. But if I'm in a hurry I'll slap some messy 2 part traditional Bondo on. |
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Post by Gary Davis on May 8, 2023 12:51:54 GMT -5
Calvin...I think you should try the 3M white Glazing putty. It works fast and sands easy....plus it don't need a hardener. It's really easy to work with.
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Post by indytreads on May 8, 2023 13:57:31 GMT -5
thanks for the tip Gary. I’m guessing it sands pretty easy? In my opinion it's sands pretty easily (whatever the definition of easy is?) In my world it sands easy. The only drawback of Apoxie sculpt is waiting 24hrs for it to cure. But if I'm in a hurry I'll slap some messy 2 part traditional Bondo on. I’ve got bondo so maybe I’ll just use that for my 1997 Arie build. |
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Post by arcticwolf on May 8, 2023 14:59:01 GMT -5
In my opinion it's sands pretty easily (whatever the definition of easy is?) In my world it sands easy. The only drawback of Apoxie sculpt is waiting 24hrs for it to cure. But if I'm in a hurry I'll slap some messy 2 part traditional Bondo on. I’ve got bondo so maybe I’ll just use that for my 1997 Arie build. There's a few different "Bondo"s out there. There's the automotive body filler - squirt some hardener in and mix - if you need a lot it might work, sands fairly easy at first but after a few hours get out the body grinder. I'd take Apoxie sculpt any day over that. There's Bondo Glazing putty (spot putty), basically it's the same as Tamiya's except it's red and it costs less. I use it a lot but it does shrink.
I use pieces of plastic, sheets, rods whatever piece fits and glue them together with a gap filling CA until I get the part slightly bigger than I want and then sand it into shape. Then any glaze over top, or sometimes none, just a couple coats of primer.
Experiment, throw away, repeat until happy!!
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Post by indytreads on May 8, 2023 15:16:15 GMT -5
I’ve got bondo so maybe I’ll just use that for my 1997 Arie build. There's a few different "Bondo"s out there. There's the automotive body filler - squirt some hardener in and mix - if you need a lot it might work, sands fairly easy at first but after a few hours get out the body grinder. I'd take Apoxie sculpt any day over that. There's Bondo Glazing putty (spot putty), basically it's the same as Tamiya's except it's red and it costs less. I use it a lot but it does shrink.
I use pieces of plastic, sheets, rods whatever piece fits and glue them together with a gap filling CA until I get the part slightly bigger than I want and then sand it into shape. Then any glaze over top, or sometimes none, just a couple coats of primer.
Experiment, throw away, repeat until happy!!
oh that’s an interesting idea using plastic to fill the void. Thanks |
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Post by Calvin on May 8, 2023 18:22:33 GMT -5
Calvin...I think you should try the 3M white Glazing putty. It works fast and sands easy....plus it don't need a hardener. It's really easy to work with. I'll have to try it out. Thanks |
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