Silly Putty?????

[Len Geisler]

I was reading Bob's latest article in the new SA about his build of the NISMO 350Z and I noticed that he mentioned using "Silly Putty" as a making medium. ANyone else use it? Is there anything special we need to know to use it? I can see the benefits....

Thanks Bob, or anyone who feels so inclined to answer me....

[Kombi]

I've used it before, it works pretty well for masking irregular surfaces. I also use it for holding small parts when painting, it usually has just enough grip, but separates from the part easily when finished.

[Zoom Zoom]

It works great; just smash it on, use a toothpick/whatever to push it off the surface you want to paint. I learned about it when I wanted to buy vinyl masks for a camo pattern for an airplane, they were out of the masks and the guy told me that the IPMS builders loved using Silly Putty to do the camo masking. And he was right!

[crispy]

LOL, Yeah, Silly Putty was the answer for me too. I've got a few projects coming up with my son that will require camo paint and was told the easiest way was using silly putty.

Skies the limit for patterns.

Michael's Arts sells silly putty for $1.00, use a 40% coupon and pay $.60 cents.

Great tip!

Chris

[Guest Gramps-xrds]

Well I certainly learned something today then. I would have never thought of silly putty.

[Len Geisler]

It works great; just smash it on, use a toothpick/whatever to push it off the surface you want to paint. I learned about it when I wanted to buy vinyl masks for a camo pattern for an airplane, they were out of the masks and the guy told me that the IPMS builders loved using Silly Putty to do the camo masking. And he was right!

Thanks for the heads up Bob, I can see where this will help.....

[george 53]

Can you paint over it? how long does it stay pliable with paint on it? does the amount of paint on it keep it from sticking to the model? ou.ou.ou.I love new ideas!

[lordairgtar]

Does it leave a residue to contend with?

[Guest zebm1]

Hmmm, last time I used silly putty was 20 yrs ago....seem to remember washing tha model, but I could be wrong.