epoxy putty

g00eY · #1 07-27-2004, 05:11 PM

how much do you think i should be spending on putty if im planning to make a wide body integra? from the looks of it ill be spending more on putty than i did for the model

. im also wondering what brand of putty i should be aiming for.

mike@af · #2 07-27-2004, 05:23 PM

Tamiya Epoxy Putty. Its hard to gauge how much putty you will use. Probably a 1.5-2 boxes.

BugZilla · #3 07-27-2004, 06:58 PM

I use Tamiya and Milliput and like them equally. I don't know all the prices for the different putty's, but buy more than you think you will need, either way you will use a bunch experimenting or you will get hooked.

Dave

www.detailanddesigninscale.com

DJPaul · #4 07-27-2004, 07:06 PM

Do you think if my LHS asks $6 for Tamiya Epoxy is fair price or its a rip off.

IImportSupra · #5 07-27-2004, 07:21 PM

No thats the average price for Tamiya Epoxy Putty Quick Type (TEPQ).

g00eY · #6 07-27-2004, 07:44 PM

can you use clay?

IImportSupra · #7 07-27-2004, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g00eY

can you use clay?

No

g00eY · #8 07-27-2004, 08:03 PM

which epoxy putty is the cheapest but still good?

and if i decide to get milliput should i get standard grain or the superfine grain?

BugZilla · #9 07-27-2004, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g00eY

which epoxy putty is the cheapest but still good?

and if i decide to get milliput should i get standard grain or the superfine grain?

I really like the Milliput superfine even though it is a bit more expensive, but the standard works well too. The rear arches and some of the front in the sig. picture are all done with superfine. I have dropped the Altezza 3 times and nothing has popped off. Drying time is a bit long, about 4 hrs, but when it is done I really like the way it sands.

Dave

www.detailanddesigninscale.com

g00eY · #10 07-27-2004, 10:52 PM

why is putty so expensive?

IImportSupra · #11 07-28-2004, 12:07 PM

you think 6 buks is expensive?

DJPaul · #12 07-28-2004, 12:09 PM

WIth my budget YES

Turbo Monster · #13 07-28-2004, 02:05 PM

Modelling isn't exactly an inexpensive hobby, but as long as you have fun, who cares! Look at how much real cars cost.... *sigh* or nitro r/c, or even electric r/c, or the millions of other hobbies!

I would definitely use Tamiya, their stuff is great!

Inservible · #14 07-28-2004, 02:27 PM

try to find epoxy putties in craft stores; they are cheaper there than in a LHS.
And IMO they are better too.

DJPaul · #15 07-28-2004, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Modelling isn't exactly an inexpensive hobby, but as long as you have fun, who cares! Look at how much real cars cost.... *sigh* or nitro r/c, or even electric r/c, or the millions of other hobbies!

I totaly agree with you here. It's fun and relaxation and also a good this to teach your kids.

I should try Michaels over the lunch.
Thanks.

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