"What putty should I use for smoothing joints?" Topic

Hello,
I'm curious what you use to smooth the gaps between joints- such as the seam that can often occur between the torso and the arm on plastic figures that have separate limbs (plastic GW Catachans for example).

Thanks!

Personally I use Squadron White putty. I apply it in the cracks with a toothpick then when it dries smooth it with my file set. I haven't had any problem with it, just don't use it in a small room. Oh and hide it if you have any "sniffers" in your group. Most all hobby stores carry it.

Yes, Squadron putty is excellent for this.

Squadron putty will work well but there is some shrinkage … and the smell…

I tend to use a waterbased 2 part epoxy putty (Apoxie Sculpt in my case) for these types of applications. No shrinkage and no need to sand afterwards if you smooth out with wetted finger before it dries. And no toxic fumes.

Another option:

Get an extra jar of Tamiya platic glue (with the brush connected to the screw top). I say extra because you want a half filled jar, maybe a little less.

Add in some cut up pieces of plastic sprue to the jar. The platic glue will melt it into a thickish solution you can apply to the cracks with the brush. It ends up being a lot quicker and easier than the putty. You will have the solvent fumes though.

I used this a lot when I built 1:35 armor models and figures.

How about on metal figures? Does the Squadron Putty work?

I seriously misread this topic. "Smoking joints"? :)

Hammershield, If only….

I fill the gap with blu tac and add a dab of superglue often I have smoothed it off. Works well.

Phil