A strong putty

[joe]

Ive been looking for a putty that would be the same strength as the plastic. Ive been using automotive glazing putty for my past projects and when you sand over the two surfaces the putty always dips in. Is there a better product out there?

[ismaelg]

I use Milliput 2 part putty. There are 2 versions: regular which is gray and fine grain which is white. I use the fine grain. It sands beautifully and feathers (blends) great with plastic. You can get it at Micromark.com It is a 2 part epoxy so it doesn't shrink. Other alternatives are 2 part putties for automotive use. Generally, two part putties do not shrink because they do not evaporate solvents for drying.

Hope this helps.

Thanks,

[59 Impala]

I also use what some call glue-putty. Put some cut up sprue in a bottle and add liquid glue and let set overnight, or a couple of days, and you have styrine glue-putty, same as the plastic. Just my two cents and it's very cheap. Dan

[Smart-Resins]

Yes, I have always used Tenax-7R liquid cementfor modeling and when it came to filling I had a seperate bottle with cut up sprue thrown in to make a liquid plastic.Works great(providing you put it on sparingly as it is still a hot liquid glue).Latley I have not been able to find my glue more then likely due to goverment regulations against stupid kids huffing??

[Olle F]

I just started using Tamiya's epoxy putty sticks and I'm very pleased with it so far. I guess this is basically the same thing as Milliput, it's very similar anyway.

It's easy to mix (1+1 ratio makes for a consistent quality every time), and sets up pretty quickly but still gives you plenty of time to work it. It seems to be about the same hardness as styrene, and it sands great. It's a bit difficult to feather, so it might not be the best thing to use for small repairs, unless you like to sand a lot.

[Darin Bastedo]

What I use is medium CA glue (super glue) and accelerator. The glue snugs into even the smallest nook and cranny, it's very strong and never shrinks. just fill the seam, spritz it with accelerator, it will dry in seconds, sand it and you are done.

I used it on this build. I don't even have any other putty in the house.

[Smart-Resins]

Bluesmark,Hobby Town USA, Hobby Lobby and the locals are all out and tell me that it is on a indefinate back order??

[Zoom Zoom]

I like Evercoat, I think it's worth the extra expense over Bondo because it's a finer grain and a bit easier to sand. Even though used in tiny amounts.

I don't use any of the solvent-based putties, I'd rather use Evercoat or superglue w/accelerator so I know it won't shrink.

I like various epoxy putties for shaping large items, and overall strenght. Good for making/blending body kits, seat patterns, etc.

I really like using superglue as a filler for small areas, and have been encouraged to mix plastic shavings/sanding residue (also microballoons and baking soda have been recommended) into it when wet so that it's a bit more like the plastic when it's sanded. A friend has a piece of sandpaper taped to his workbench facing upwards, he sands kit sprue on the paper and mixes the sanding residue w/the superglue for filler.

[Guest Davkin]

I'm with Bob on this one. I use Super Thick CA and accelerator for filling gaps and holes and other fairly deep impressions. For the rest I use Evercoat. I have used bondo brand, and I agree, the Evercoat brand is worth the extra money.

I have also used Apoxie Sculpt for major customization, like when you actually need to build a body panel up to make a new line. It's a two part epoxy like Miliput. The downside is you pretty much have to let is cure overnight before sanding it.

David

[larrygre]

My "usual suspects are":

Evercoat Eurosoft. Best two-part catalyzed putty out there, IMO.

Milliput White Fine and Milliput Medium Gray. I use the white more often as its a finer material, better for finishing seams and stuff. IMO, Best epoxy-base putty out there

3M Acryl Red. Solvent based glazing putty. One pound tube lasts me about ten years or so. IMO, Best of the solvent-based putties (though Tamiya Putty Basic Type ain't bad either).