Filler?

[Guest]

The ones I find most useful have either wide, sharp, blade-like tips along the lines of the third from left in the photo, and with flat, angled tips like the sixth. I have others, which also have their uses, but I think I reach for these most often to apply filler putty.

[David Lovell]

I'm glad so many have joined this discussion it seems to be helping all ,please keep adding to this we've all got our own little quirks i quit often read things on here and think why didn't I think of that .Dave.

[Dave Ward]

For larger filler application I use wooden stirrer sticks
stirrers
I cut the ends to suit whatever I'm filling - and I also make bespoke sanding sticks with them, just CA some emery paper to them, after trimming to shape/size. I use them when airbrushing a load of small parts - double sided tape, with one end bare for a handhold. There are lots of other uses, I'm finding new one all the time! handy to have around
Dave

[Guest]

After trying just about every filler under the sun & on earth I now have a combination which I have found works for me.

For larger gaps Mr Hobby's Mr White Putty It's consistency makes it easy to pack in. It cures quickly. It does not shrink. Plus it sticks to a feather edge with out breaking away.

For smaller gaps Mr Hobby's Mr White Putty R similar to the above but has a much more runny consistency. All the same tendencies as the above

Finishing. Mr Hobby Surfacer 500. Superb for fuselage joints. Also on top of the above fillers to finish the surface. Build up with 1 2 or even 3 coats. Cures quickly second coat within the hour.

Beauty I have found with all the above they are very much the hardness of plastic. Rub them down near to flush & then use wet & dry paper or a sandstick which can take water.
None of the fillers fall away or flake there is superb adhesion. With care all provide a surface which is indistinguishable once primed.

I do believe that you can use Mr Hobby Color Thiiner to smooth all of the above. Not tried it as I prefer the wet sanding method.

For very small joints, for instance engine nacelle to wing Vallejo Plastic Putty. However, I only use that were I can wet a finger & make a smooth transition. I find sanding will rough up the surface & is difficult to recover where as a wet finger gives a very smooth top.

Laurie

[boatman]

WELL i use plastic wood filler on my tiger build
an it works great goes off in a bout 30mins an it can be bought in a tube like tooth paste an it never goes hard an long as the top is screwed back on
chris

[rtfoe]

I have used all the fillers mentioned above and currently use these two for now...Magic-Sculpt to build and fill up large areas and E7 High Density Green Putty P-04 for smaller gaps. Mr Surfacer 1000 and 1200 takes care of the scratchers when I prime. They work well for my aircraft, armour and figures.



Cheers,
Richard

[Guest]

I have used all the fillers mentioned above and currently use these two for now...Magic-Sculpt to build and fill up large areas and E7 High Density Green Putty P-04 for smaller gaps. Mr Surfacer 1000 and 1200 takes care of the scratchers when I prime. They work well for my aircraft, armour and figures.

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Cheers,
Richard

Yes I forgot to mention Surfacer 1000 Richard. I use that a lot it feathers to a fine edge giving a very nice finish. Also, to build up where 500 is to thick.

Laurie