what putty is everyone using?

[Thunderbolt]

Hi All, 

 

I need to do some extensive bodywork my fuselage 

 

I have noticed a lot of modelers use a red putty for this kind of work?

 

If anyone could please tell me which putty this is, that would be great!

 

Thanks, 

C

[Old Dog]

I use Bondo Glazing and spot putty available at most big box stores that carry automotive supplies. Drys quick, sands easy, polishes out nice and works with the technique of using acetone based finger nail polish remover to remove the bulk of your application to make sanding easier or to fair it in in places difficult to sand. Since I started using this I rarely use anything else except Magic sculpt when I have very large amounts of filling or need a long work time.

Edited February 13, 2016 by Old Dog

[Guest Smitty44]

I use Apoxy Sculpt primarily. It is a two part, water based putty that sculptors use. I like it because you can fill a seam then smooth it out using a q tip or your finger moistened with a little water. Most importantly it doesn't shrink when it hardens. I use Squadron Green on occasion also.

 

 http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/avx1308.htm

Edited February 13, 2016 by Smitty44

[Guest Peterpools]

All I have ever used since coming back into the hobby about 6 years ago is 3M Bondo Glazing and Spot Putty #907 .. it's red and works fantastically.

Peter

[D Bellis]

Squadron Green Putty and this "no sanding" method:

http://www.arcair.com/tnt1/001-100/TNT029-Filler-WO-Sanding/00.shtm

 

D

[petrov27]

Tamiya Fine White

Gap filling superglue

Vallejo Plastic Putty

Green Stuff epoxy putty (for major fills or reshaping)

[Guest Smitty44]

Squadron Green Putty and this "no sanding" method:

http://www.arcair.com/tnt1/001-100/TNT029-Filler-WO-Sanding/00.shtm

 

D

Ya I have done this also, however I find that when Squadron putty dries it shrinks a little so you really need to overfill and then sand to get an even finish. To each their own of course..

[Thunda]

For small seams I use the CA glue and baking powder method, for bigger stuff I used to use Milliput and Tamiya until I came across Deluxe Materials 'Perfect Plastic Putty'. Cant speak highly enough of it. Heres their youtube video:

 

[Bill_S]

Squadron white putty - usually thinned with acetone and brushed on.

 

Tamiya white (GREAT stuff).

 

For very minor touchups, I use White-out (correction fluid)

[Rob Owens]

If your "bodywork" involves extensive contour changes, you might consider "Supafilla."  Mix medium viscosity superglue with with an approximately equal mass of TALCUM powder (NOT CORN STARCH OR BAKING SODA).  The resulting substance sands easily to a smooth finish & feathers well, is readily scribed, dries quickly (you don't have to wait for it to "gas out"), and DOES NOT SHRINK (be careful not to apply more than necessary).  Auto modelers first concocted it years ago to do custom bodywork. Since it contains no solvents, you don't have to worry about softened or distorted polystyrene underneath it, and unlike straight superglue or superglue+baking soda, it doesn't get harder the longer it cures: you can sand it as easily after 15 days as 15 minutes. Best of all. . . it's cheap!!

Rob

[Collin]

Use superglue/powder mix or if you are looking for a "real" putty:

 

Except NO Substitute:

 

Spies Hecker Permacron Fine Putty 7715

 

http://m.products.axaltacs.com/mcat/us/en/sh/product/7715.html;jsessionid=61DF00732758103AE584792D4BADAD6F.tomcat2?mobile=true

 

BEST putty out there.

 

Cheers

Collin

[Hardcore]

does it stink?

[dodgem37]

The red putty is Bondo Glazing Putty. Use it for non-stress related filling. It cracks when stressed. Wear a respirator when sanding. The particles are as fine as sanded resin.

 

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=bondo+glazing+putty

 

Good luck.

 

Sincerely,

Mark

Edited March 23, 2016 by dodgem37

[BGB]

Hello,

 

Squadeon Green putty and Tamiya white, and nail polish remover and q tips.

Cheers

Boris

Edited March 23, 2016 by BGB

[DeanKB]

Vallejo plastic putty for small seams that don't subsequently need much, if any, sanding - anything greater than 1mm is no good, but it does mix with acrylic paints so it matches colours well, which is useful around canopies.

 

Larger stuff , I use Squadron green.