Sabre Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Auto Zone "Spot Glazing Putty" is the way to go! Cheap & last forever! ;) 2 lb tube for around $7 USD...what a bargain! Happy modeling, Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Animal Posted April 24, 2005 Share Posted April 24, 2005 Hmmm, bought a 470 g can of BONDO Plastic filler at Wal-Mart for $6.95. I think that will last me through several dozen model kits. :P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Horrido Posted April 24, 2005 Share Posted April 24, 2005 (edited) USC Autobody Icing, 26006. A Bondo/polyester putty that sets smooth, easy to sand, doesn't shrink, VERY durable (stronger than the surrounding plastic, but sands easier), and depending on the amount of hardener you use, will set anywhere from 3 minutes to 24 hours, and you can buy more hardener if you need to, in a variety of colors to suit your tastes, including clear. I've found it to be FAR superior to standard Bondo. Get a lifetime supply of 24 oz for $18.00, compared with Tamiya Poylester Putty at $12.00 for a toothpaste tube and not enough hardener that doesn't set for forever. For laquer-based spot putties, standard Tamiya Putty for a "hard" putty, Dr. Microtools for a "soft" putty, and Mr. Dissolved Putty, Mr. Surfacer 500, or 1000 for spot jobs. Edited April 24, 2005 by Horrido Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Keeper Posted April 24, 2005 Share Posted April 24, 2005 All the lacquer base putties can be enhanced by thinning with Testors liquid glue. It helps it grip better. hth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Lim Posted April 24, 2005 Share Posted April 24, 2005 Anyone tried Tamiya Epoxy? From what i've seen its as hard as kit plastic when cured. Not sure if thats always a good thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Horrido Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 The two part Tamiya Epoxy is basically just like Milliput, but comes in a bubblegum like strip, the two parts joined along the center. Didn't strike me as anything particularly special, but someone else may think differently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Kohona Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Sorry Horrido, I have to strongly disagree with you. Tamiya's Epoxy putty IS NOT at all the same thing as Milliput. There are differences. First off, Milliput is compatible with water, Tamiya's is not (although Testor's liquid cement works nicely with it). Secondly, in my experience, once Milliput has hardened, it's a real b-tch to sand. Tamiya's is better in this respect. I've used both and each seems to have a better use than the other, although, overall, I do prefer Tamiya's product. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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