"Best putty / plaster for adobe buildings...?" Topic

I just placed an order for 21 (!) fine Gamecraft middle-eastern buildings. I also plan to scratch-build some mud-brick walls. Can anyone recommend a putty or plaster to spackle the models with that a) is very durable and resilient to damage, and b) looks like authentic mud-brick or adobe building material when finished?

I have plaster for filling holes in walls, but I worry that it won't stand up to the rigours of transporting to club game nights. Would the plaster be strong enough if I give it a coat or two of future and then a matte spray?

I've read about people recommending Durham's Water Putty, which is apparently pretty durable, and yet flexible too, so good for building and terrain applications.

I have found that Orange Peel spray finish applied at medium to fine texture works great. My buildings have stood up quite well to demo play at a couple of cons and for playtesting at home.

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Best,

Shawn.

I have mixed sawdust into very thinly mixed Durham's Water Putty with good results. The sawdust takes many days to dry, but I like the look. I'm sure it would work without the sawdust, but I like the texture.

I use regular spackling. I've had no problem with it cracking or breaking off.

Thanks for the suggestions chaps. I know I can find some orange-peel textured spray at my local hardware store, but I'll have to scout around to see if I can find some Durham's…

I find that hitting a scratch-built building with super77 and then sprinkling on fine grade sand to taste is a good way to put texture on. Let it dry a bit, hit it with some krylon kamar varnish to make a hard shell over that, THEN prime the building (and paint from there) makes it dice-proof, textured, and all in all perfect.

I went to the local DIY store and got a small tub of popcorn ceiling texture. Use a rough 1 inch cheap brush and stiple it on. You can go heavy or light. Holds up well so far and covers up all the small cracks or crevices from the joins.