Putty questions

Wuts a good brand of putty and primer besides tamiya? one that's easy for beginners to work with and its available in the states. =) oh and same question wit model glue (clear tamiya type)

everyone refers to 2 part BONDO putty, found at auto stores... ive never used so i cant really help too much

tamiya is readily available in the states if you order online. and its very very easy to use. if you can get your hands on tamiya products, you're better off using them. it doesnt matter if your a beginner or an expert. its all good!!

Originally posted by Integra14
everyone refers to 2 part BONDO putty, found at auto stores... ive never used so i cant really help too much

For small scratches,holes and gaps use the Bondo Spot and glaze putty in Tube. For bigger holes and sinkmarks and body sculpting get Bondo Ultimate Putty in the can(2 part mix). Do not buy the regular Bondo because it is not as fine grained,th Ultimate costs more but it's worth it.

wut about model glue n primer? which brand should i use since i cant get my hands on Tamiya and the shipping online is so expensive!

There is also Squadron putty, available at Tower Hobbies or Squadron Hobbies
Joe

Originally posted by Neige
wut about model glue n primer? which brand should i use since i cant get my hands on Tamiya and the shipping online is so expensive!

For glue try Testor's in the black triangular container with spout(at WAL-MART or hobby shop) it's good for things like glueing engine blocks together. For liquid glue the best is Ambroid Pro-Weld(at hobby shops) Good for all plastic structual glueing before painting.

For primer try Duplicolor primer-sealer which is thinner and finer grain than their regular primer(auto stores).If you use an airbrush Floquil model RR primer is very good quality primer(hobby shops). If you are doing allot of body work use Krylon white(for bright colors)or gray(for darker colors)primer.

Originally posted by Joe Ortiz
There is also Squadron putty, available at Tower Hobbies or Squadron Hobbies
Joe

Squadron is some of the worst putty around. Bondo's glaze and spot putty is abou 1/4th the price and much better quality and does not dry out in tube as fast. I use to use a long time ago before I knew better.

I have Squadron Green Putty and it's horrible.... It try too fast and make a dust feeling.. very hard to work with....

so these would work fine on models rite?
primer
http://store4.yimg.com/I/rodi_1718_7268167

putty
http://images.orgill.com/200x200/6839534.jpg

glue
http://www.colpar.com/ptes/images/tes3502.gif
or
http://b5z.net/i/ui/17292/i/AMB110.jpg

hrm....i dunno, i've never used american modelling products =/

Originally posted by Joe Ortiz
There is also Squadron puttyThat's what I use and I love it.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Neige
[B]so these would work fine on models rite?


That's the stuff. Except that's Testor's liquid glue. The glue I referred to is in a black container and is between a liquid and tube glue in consticency. I actually use Faller Glue(hobby shops)it comes in a an bottle with a needle aplicator, it is similar to the Testor's her is a pic

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/545913GFFA0492.jpg

i guess i'll go get sum of these components if i cant find Tamiya ones

becareful with the Duplicolor primer it orange peels really easy, i usually use it for my GKs(resin) but when i tried it on plastic it wasnt pretty. you should spray a dry coat far away, that way the thinner doesnt get a chance to eat into the plastic.