TomcatFanatic123 Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 Just kind of curious as to what filler you guys prefer to use. I've used the Squadron white stuff, it was OK, not perfect, and now I'm using the gray Tamiya stuff, which is OK, but I seem to be having a difficult time getting it perfectly smoothed out. Just sort of looking for any other suggestions of what I may want to try. Thanks! :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Moore Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 I use Zap-A-Gap CA+ for 85% of my filling needs. Ditto. I use it about 90% of the time. For smaller areas I use Auto Glazing Putty or even Micro Krystal Kleer. Cheers, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Old72s Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 Bondo auto glazing putty is my weapon of choice right now (I'm planning to switch to Tamiya but my "everything 10% above MSRP" hobbyshop stocks like 1 tube a month... it's on the shopping list for the next Squadron spree). Squadron's green menace is a waste of money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
volzj Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 Nothing beats Zap A Gap if for no other reason than there is no shrinkage. That's what drives me nuts about the likes of Squadron and Tamiya. Also, CA re-scribes far better than any kind of "putty" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 3M Acryl Blue Go to an auto body store... pony up the $14 or so (it will last years trust me). It's very fine... dries quick and sands great. Only issue is the smell... open a window. Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skuki Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 I would recomend Mr Surface liquid putty 500 and 1000 from Gunze Sangyo.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urloony Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 I think the real answer is all of the above. At some point in time you may use any combination of zap, mr. surfacer, or Tamiya putty. These seem to be the best and most popular choices. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J.C. Bahr Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 3M Acryl BlueGo to an auto body store... pony up the $14 or so (it will last years trust me). It's very fine... dries quick and sands great. Only issue is the smell... open a window. Another vote for the 3M Acryl Blue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 For those who use Zap-a-Gap, how is it used? ie. 1. Does it need several applications to fill say a wing root? 2. How long do you let it dry before sanding? 3. If you leave it too long, does it become unsandable? Any other tips on use? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lynyrd Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 When I use the gap filling glues, I start to sand within seconds of spraying on the accelerator. Sometimes it clogs the paper with semi wet glue but it sure is easier than sanding glue that is rock hard. You really want to sand as soon as possible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Kohona Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 I've recentlt discovered the wonders of Bondo, up til then, had been using Testor's Red Putty (pretty much the same thing as Bondo) and Tamiya's grey putty. I'll have to find the 3M Acryl Blue a try. What can you think it with? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D_IcarUS_ Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 I'm using CA. Just great for filling. Also, for bigger gaps I0'm using Tamiya putty, and works very well for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aidy Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 i use normal superglue; applied in the morning, sanded when i come back in the evening. i find that in the abscence of accelerator, selley's supa glue will fill gaps without shrinkage and remains sandable 6-7 hours after application. if i want it done fast, i'll dab on some accelerator and sand immediately, which also gives me a good 30 minute workout. for smaller imperfections and minor touch-ups, i use tamiya putty thinned with lacquer thinner. and yes, ca scribes better than putties. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mirage2000 Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 hi, zap-a-gap CA or Squadron green putty. and for really small gaps I discovered recently Mr white Putty, really fine putty, dries in 1/2 hour. I don't like the Tamiya putty Luc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
buzz Posted November 6, 2004 Share Posted November 6, 2004 Can anyone tell me if Testors/Modelmaster Red Putty is available anywhere in the UK? This is my favourite (easy to work, negligible shrinkage). I usually stock up when I visit the US, butI haven't been for a couple of years and wont' be going again until at least next Summer. I'm halfway through my last tube and am already getting withdrawal symptons! Thanks, Roy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
karlwb Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 I used to use Humbrol filler all of the time until Humbrol switched manufacturer about a year ago and it still has not made it back oon to the shelves :( I now use Squadron White & CA for most jobs, I have some squadron green but it goes on a bit too gritty. Don't like Miliput at all - mine didn't seem to mix properly, unless I had a bad pack. I do sometimes use car auto-body filler, (UK) Dave's P38 Isopon 'easy sand', it's great for big filling jobs. Karl Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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