Model Forum / General / Models / March 2006

There are a lot of options out there so I would recommend to do test samples
with whatever you are using,    temperature , humidly etc also would have
some relevance, keep a log with your findings as a reference for future use
and you should be OK,  My preferred putty's are Magic-Sculpt ( two part
resin putty for bigger jobs)  Vallejo Plastic Putty for the smaller jobs
like joint seams etc. ( I use a piece of I think 18 gauge tube from a Hypo
Syringe about 1cm long in the nozzle and works like a mini chalking gun).
both are water clean up without shrinkage.( run a wet finger along the seam
and sometimes no sanding required) May also apply a coat of  Mr Surfacer (
Gunze now I think Mr Colour) before a final sanding .   Hope this helps
regards  JimboD

Since I usually apply putty late in a session the model normally waits
until my next session.  Once that was 24 hrs. but lately it could be a
week or more.

Bill Banaszak, MFE Sr.

On plastic kits, I usually use Testors "red putty",
or Bondo "red" Glazing putty (the same product); and
I thin it heavily with Testors Liquid Cement.  When
applied in very thin coats, it is ready to sand in
30 minutes or less.

On figures, or other resin or metal pieces, I might
also use various two part epoxy putties.  Once applied, I
place the subject in the oven (heat turned to the lowest
setting, and the door left open "a crack").  Once again,
it is usually cured within 30 minutes.