Build clean up

[thesnowhawk]

Hello,

I was wondering which spot putty do you recommend for cleaning up kits?

Thanks
Don

[macsparty]

Personally, I generally use Squadron white putty for holes, air bubbles, etc, and superglue for seams. The only trick with superglue is if you don't get to it soon after it hardens, it can really harden to the point is is difficult to sand.

[harveythedog2]

I use Evercoat two part glazing putty for most everything. It has to be mixed 1 to 1 but it works great and sands really easily.

If you want to repair plastic with plastic or cast small items, Plast Aid works great as well. Dries rock hard but can be mixed as a liquid for casting (no air bubbles!) or a paste for repairs. www.plast-aid.com/

But for small stuff Squadron Putty or an automotive spot filler works too.

Stu

[illeagle10]

Don,

I use Milliput, fine and super fine, especially for resin kits. Milliput is a two part filler, that you knead together with your fingers. The heat from your body softens it up when you knead it together. It's pliable and the great thing about it, is that it's water souable for up to about two hours. So, you can use a very little bit of water to smooth it out. The same thing for filling in all those little holes in the bottom of those resin cars! Once dried, about 24 hours, it hardens and does not shrink like Squadron will do over time. It shapes and cleans up very nice. If you're not worried about shrinkage and looking for something quick, Squadron will do fine.

Jim

[thesnowhawk]

Thanks so much guys,

I know some have said try things and see what works best. In this case I thought it be best to ask the experts for advise!

Don

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I'm currently using Tamiya white putty on plastic kits. It doesn't dry as fast as Squadron white putty, which allows more smoothing out time. It also seems more dense so it's a little harder to sand, but since you can smooth it out more it still makes for a fast job.

For all other items I use super glues.

Chuck

[harveythedog2]

Another trick is to mix super glue with baby powder. Makes a nice filler and dries hard. Add a little at a time or it will cake up. I usually put the powder on a small paper plate and add a drop of glue on the other side of the plate. Slowly start moving the powder into the glue until you make a paste.

Stu

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for bigger imperfections, a little milliput..for smaller pinholes or nicks, i like that red/orange bondo spot putty that comes in a fat toothepaste tube at most local franchise auto parts store. use a razor blade to apply it..drys fast. wet san w some 400 grit, prime, and repeat as needed...

[Calvin]

Bondo spot putty. Make sure you DONT get the Ultraviolet drying Bondo spot putty its a POS.

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Dec 6, 2011 19:35:47 GMT -5 Calvin said:

Bondo spot putty. Make sure you DONT get the Ultraviolet drying Bondo spot putty its a POS.

jst cked my brand specifics. it is bondo (by 3m) 'glazing and spot putty'...