Favorite Putty/filler

[dgwoodward2]

I wanted to ping the group to see what is your favorite putty/filler that you use. Right now I am dealing with resin, but do a lot of white metal kits as well. My latest favorite has been Deluxe Materials Perfect Plastic Putty, but always open to additional suggestions and experiences. Thanks so much!

[MarcoSaupe]

CA/Superglue. Doesn't shrink, hardens quickly. Ok, it's not suitable for reshaping big bodyparts, but perfect for all seams or small holes.

[Tiffoc]

I wanted to ping the group to see what is your favorite putty/filler that you use. Right now I am dealing with resin, but do a lot of white metal kits as well. My latest favorite has been Deluxe Materials Perfect Plastic Putty, but always open to additional suggestions and experiences. Thanks so much!

My favourite filler is Deluxe Materials Perfect Plastic Putty too. I use it on Styrene Plastic, Resin and also White Metal...
Have used it for years now and NEVER had a problem with it... Using it on large areas, apply it in layers finishing layer
slightly higher than necessary and sand back to shape required. I swear by the stuff, it is exactly what it says on the tube
PERFECT PUTTY.

Steve.

[indycals]

After years of using Milliput I switched to Apoxie-Sculpt on recommendation and I'm glad I did. And like MarcoSaupe - I frequently use CA glue for small holes/cracks.

[ferrarissimus]

My favorite putty is Tamiya's Light Curing Putty. Advantage of this putty is, that is doesn't shrink and you can sand it after 1 minute having hold it under a halogen lamp or better under a small UV flashlite, to buy for a few Euros. A further advantage: it cures hard and does not crack when drilling.It is perfect using on resin and metal. I do only use it exclusively since years and never saw later on imperfections on the surface.

ferrarissimus

[DiemenRacer]

I also like Perfect Plastic Putty. I just started using it last year and find it really easy to use. It is water soluble which makes it easy to clean up and contour before it sets so I have less sanding to do.
Mark

[danibear]

The Perfect Plastic Putty you guys are talking about, if I remember correctly it will be washed away by water? It is too soft and feel like kind of drywall material?

I find the one I remember used once before, this one?

https://www.modeltrainstuff.com/deluxe- ... gIGCPD_BwE

[daniel]

Interesting subject. I still looking for the allround putty but that doesn't seem to exist

The basic Tamiya / Revell putty is really nice but for some reason it's shelf life is not that long so I always have to throw away "tubes" that are 80% full !?

For small repairs I really love the Mr Surfacer 500/1000 Problems are it shrink very much, dries slowly and likes to chip...other than that it's good

Most of the time I just use superglue and to speed drying up and make it a bit harder I dip it into microballons...Don't know whats happening but it will get really hard !?

The best material I think is that simple 2k filler from the hardwarestore. Super hard and attaches great to everything. Problem is the mixing...well not really a problem but little annoying and you have to work fast because it dries really quick.

[dgwoodward2]

The Perfect Plastic Putty you guys are talking about, if I remember correctly it will be washed away by water? It is too soft and feel like kind of drywall material?

I find the one I remember used once before, this one?

https://www.modeltrainstuff.com/deluxe- ... gIGCPD_BwE

Yes, that is the one I was referring to. It is a bit soft, which is a double edged sword. It sands very nicely, but might be considered to be a bit more fragile. I have tried most everything suggested, and just keep looking for a better mouse trap. At the end of the day, I would guess it comes down to what you like working with the most as there are caveats no matter which one you use. I also think for some of them I have been the error to cause issues. I did not realize that Apoxie requires curing for 24 hours before it was ready to be sanded, etc.

Thanks for those who have responded. It has been helpful.

[danibear]

Finisher’s lacquer putty is way better.... hard and not fragile and stand the shape when drys, very easy to sand, at least easier or as easy as the mentioned Perfect Plastic Putty.

I used once and just throw away the perfect Plastic Putty. It will be washed away by water......pointless.....or we are willing to breath in all these dust by dry sanding.

Again, Finisher’s lacquer putty is better, you can thin yourself to fill the hairline imperfections, and also can be used to fill more substantial holes. It is thinned by another thinner, so it won’t shrink by sprayed over with lacquer paints.