Any recommendations for a decent filler .

[Tim Marlow]

That would be Pyrene then Rick.

[Bugatti Fan]

Probably a Pyrene as Tim said.
They were also famous for their sofa acid conical shaped fire extinguishers.

[Steve Brodie]

Depends on how big the gap is (ooh missus) if it’s large then I use a+b epoxy putty, if it’s a small gap then I use Vallejo putty never had a problem with it to be honest, but may look up the deluxe material one.

[Bugatti Fan]

My last post 'sofa acid' should read 'soda acid'.

[colin m]

A great thread on fillers. I really got on well with Squadron green, but it seems to have vanished, so I'm looking for a new go to filler.

[Bugatti Fan]

De Luxe Materials Perfect Plastic Putty might just fill the bill Colin.
A nice filler, white and almost nil shrinkage.
De Luxe have shed loads of modelling stuff on their website.

[JR]

I was referring to CTC in my last post on reply to Pete.

Yes , was great to free off the clutch on a Scammell, we would stop grab the extinguisher give the clutch a squirt from underneath and carry on . Of course this was not in the manual

[JR]

Some interesting makes used, thanks for all the replies .

I tried the PPP, good but when. I came to use it some months later ( The screw cap was properly on ) it was solid . So back to the Vallejo.

[mg ork]

Not sure if this has been mentioned, but uni fine uni bond polyester putty is very good. Filler comes with hardener, once mixed, apply to model and takes around 20mins to dry. Sand down, then spray. If unhappy with desired result ie if not enough filler has been applied then you can repeat process or conversely, if too much filler was initially added, it's jut a case of continually sanding down until desired effect. Good for trial and error.

[mg ork]

Forgot to say, as a warning it is very, very smelly! I tend to use it outdoors where possible.

[Bugatti Fan]

John I had my PPP for a couple of years and it does go off and get a bit hard below the nozzle screw cap. I use a small screwdriver to get the hardened bit out and then found it useable again. Feel the tube itself. If it is pliable then it is possibly the same as I encountered.
Have not used Vallejo, and sounds as though you recommend iit. I guess it stays soft in the tube? Does it go on and smooth down better than Perfect Plastic Putty generally?

[Tim Marlow]

With my PPP the whole lot went solid, despite not drying out, leading me to think it was an age reaction of some sort Noel. If you are able to replace it as required, then I would say go for it. PPP is probably the best acrylic putty I’ve used.

[JR]

John I had my PPP for a couple of years and it does go off and get a bit hard below the nozzle screw cap. I use a small screwdriver to get the hardened bit out and then found it useable again. Feel the tube itself. If it is pliable then it is possibly the same as I encountered.
Have not used Vallejo, and sounds as though you recommend iit. I guess it stays soft in the tube? Does it go on and smooth down better than Perfect Plastic Putty generally?

Noel, this morning I did exactly as you mentioned, pushed through that hard top section and cleaned the thin nozzle, all working well now :thumb2: So thanks for that


Used both types to day , both east to use , wipe with a damp finger. Between the two I found the Vallejo to be thinner.

Out of the two have to agree with Tim , esp when sanding the PPP is easier.

[Bugatti Fan]

Glad to hear that your PPP is useable and OK John.

[JR]

Glad to hear that your PPP is useable and OK John.

Thanks Noel, I'd just left it lying there , so was grateful for the suggestion. I tried mixing it with a drop of grey primer, then using a cheap brush blended it in . Not entirely sure if it's ok , some more experiments with the amount of paint / filler needed .