What are the best types, ease of application and on line availibility? Thanks for the info in advance.

Hi, welcome here. These are a few that I use

Squadron "Green Stuff"
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/squ/squ9055.htm
Also, 3M makes a big tube of this spot glazing putty for automotive body use. More in the tube and higher price but less cost per volume. Smells, looks, and feels like the same formula as the Squadron formula. Smooth like toothpaste and soft and easy to sand.

bondo - Glazing & Spot Putty 4.5 Oz
http://www.bondo.com/catalog_item.asp?itemNbr=736
Smooth like griddy toothpaste and sandable.

Dr.Microtools Supreme Model Putty
like a think latex bucket paint. May need multiple thin layers to fill a gap, but super sweet like that.

I find milliput invaluable (two-part epoxy putty) I use it for almost everything from small adjustments to models to sculpting figures from scratch. I swear by it.


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I personally like Tamiya's putty basic type gray in color and they also make a two part putty Polyester putty which is resin base that also works well. both are easy to sand and dry quickly the resin green can be messy. where as the gray stuff is squeeze and get to filling that gap.

AlexanderK

It is a case of personal preferance, I have used Revell, Tamiya amd Squadron green, I like the green the best. thay all very basic to use with no mixing. Just don't leave the top off for too long:(

When I started modeling I use to mix glue and plastic sprue shavings.

I get the "big" tube of Auto body putty...... it thins well w/ tamiya super thin cement..... and it hasn't dried out nearly as fast as the Squadron I've used inthe past............. (it's about 7-8 times the size of the Squadron tube for around 2-3 times the price)

I use several different putties depending on what I need to do.

I use Squadron Green Putty thinned with Testors Plastic Cement. This allows me to brush it into fine seems. I only use this on areas that I can sand easily without destroying a lot of detail.

To fill small sink holes or ejector pin marks, I like Mr Surfacer 500. Again this is brushed on and is sanded very easily.

When I need something to fill a larger gap or cannot be sanded easily without destroying detail I use Games Workshop Modelling Putty (AKA Green Stuff). This is great stuff that can be sanded, sculpted, and worked with ease. Remeber to keep your tools (or fingers) wet or it will start to stick. It stays mallable for a long time; but, only takes about two hours to cure.

Here is a great article about how to use GW Green Stuff. I realise it is based on 25mm figures; but, that is what I started with and I still use it on my plastic models.

I have a tube of Tamiya Basic Putty; but, have not had a chance to use it yet. I will post a few comments when I get a chance to try it out.

Good luck!

Over the years I have used:
Testors Grey
Squadron green
Squadron white
Tamiya green
Tamiya grey
Milliput yellow
White-out
Bondo spot putty
To me, without a doubt, the best stuff out there is the Bondo spot putty! It works in well, blends easily, adheres to plastic and metal, doesn't mar the surface, dries fast, sands easily, feathers perfectly, and takes any paint. Plus, at's 1/3 the price of the others and you can buy it at any auto parts store or Wal-Mart. You are making your life more difficult if you don't try it.

I've kind of gotten away from using putty. Once in a while I'll pull out the old tube of Squadron white but i lean more and more to Mr Surfacer 500 and using bits of stretched sprue with testors liquid glue to get it to melt a bit and fill in the gaps.

I use Spot & Glaze putty fron the local Auto supply store. Had excellent results and it can be thinned using liquid cement (I use Testors). I find it does `"bite" into the plastic if to much of the tube solvent is applied, so I just ensure I mix it if it is watery. Tried others but for the money & ease of obtaining I go with the Spot & Glaze putty.

Doug

Thanks to all. This is why this is a great site. All the info a guy can handle. LOL I was wondering that by thinning the green putty with testors cement would it not melt the surrounding areas. Thanks for the wetting of the tools and hands tip I was getting a little frustrated. Again thanks to all

Peter - another option that hasn't been mentioned is Gunze Mr. Dissolved Putty. It's basically a pre-thinned putty that works really well. The biggest trick with it is to ensure that it's fully dried before moving on as it does shrink a bit as the carrier dries.

- Frank

Actually, the Sqadron Green Putty will melt the plastic as well. If you are carefull and use a small brush it will not be an issue. I have used it to fill the seems of gun barrels and have not had any problems with plastic melting.




Sure, no problem. It took me once or twice to figure that one out myself....

Squadron Green, Milliput, Citadel green stuff(Fig's only), and autobody filler. The last works great if you are careful, and use it sparingly.

hey,
in most cases,the squadron green putty,has worked out fine for me.

Joe