Lee in Texas Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) Years ago, I read about using a teflon rod as a rolling pin to roll Milliput into sheets. It was rolled out on a porcelain tile with talcum powder to prevent it sticking to the tile. I tried it and made a few flags that way, but that has been 20+ years ago. Now I wonder about using a teflon rod on a teflon plate. I'm thinking that the putty won't stick to either, so the it can remain sticky and adhere better to a large scale tank model for Zimmerit. Any reason it wouldn't work? I think I'll cruise ebay and look for plate and rod. Just wondering if my idea is flawed. Edited October 27, 2017 by Lee in Texas Astro32 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro32 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Great idea. Makes more sense to roll it onto a Teflon sheet. Try a local plastics supply, or maybe McMaster Carr or Grainger in addition to eBay. Another possibility would be a roll-up cutting board that campers use. They're made of a really slick plastic and they're easy to find. Might be worth a shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxim Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Pretty sound approach and I think will work without issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 You could try a flat piece of acetal (Delrin). It's cheaper and harder than Teflon, and not much sticks to it, either. 109, Shawn M and Rick Griewski 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssculptor Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 You will find out how good your idea is by trying it out. Rick Griewski and wunwinglow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee in Texas Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 I tried it out. I found a Teflon "plate" on ebay that measures approx 9.5"x5.5"x1" thick, along with a Teflon rod about 1.25" dia. My idea did not work. It sticks to the plate. The finish of the plate is not glass smooth. I'm wondering if it could be machined to a smoother finish, and if that would help, but it's not really necessary. It works for its intended purpose. Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Hi. If you want to reproduce Zimmerit yourself, I found a far easier method many years ago. In Europe a company named Polyfilla sells tubes of wall filler pasta to fill small holes in plaster walls. This can be cleaned with white spirit, has an off white color and has the perfect creamy consistency to be spread. Moreover,it etches a very little bit into the plastic surface. So, this sticks without problem but does not damage plastic. To me this is really the best product. No more mix and very cheap price. I am sure it is possible to find similar products where you live. Hth Thierry Astro32 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 This? https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F152633034716 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Possibly but not sure as the tubes are different! In Belgium we had two different types: the standard one (had to be cleaned with white spirit) and the quick drying one (had to be cleaned with cellulose thinner). The good one was the standard one. I just checked on the Belgian website and it looks like the products changed (now they can be cleaned with hot water). So, this asks for new experminents! However, I guess most products are similar and the price is si low, I would not hesitate experimenting! At least, I still have a tube of the old one! Hth Thierry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenshb Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Magic Sculpt is a better option than Milliput in my opinion to roll into thin sheets. The grain is finer, so can be rolled thinner and still be strong enough tomove it. Use either talcum powder or skin moisturiser to lubricate the surfaces and tools. Apply a little water to make the putty stick to itself or the substrate material. Jens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Possibly but not sure as the tubes are different! In Belgium we had two different types: the standard one (had to be cleaned with white spirit) and the quick drying one (had to be cleaned with cellulose thinner). The good one was the standard one. I just checked on the Belgian website and it looks like the products changed (now they can be cleaned with hot water). So, this asks for new experminents! However, I guess most products are similar and the price is si low, I would not hesitate experimenting! At least, I still have a tube of the old one! Hth Thierry See if you can get some info from the old tube. I am thinking product numbers and other designations. It is easier to ask polyfilla company about this than to experiment with their many products! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 This would be a good idea if the components were listed but this is never the case on such products. They just put limits of use, safety cautions and if relevant notifications linked to allergy risk :-( I have to look back at the tube but I am sure about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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