"Kneadatite "Green Stuff" vs Milliput Epoxy Putty" Topic

Hello Everyone -

Can anyone tell me what the difference between Kneadatite's "Green Stuff" and the various Milliput epoxy putties are?

I've read the attributes for the Milliput putties and I see no major differences.

Why is "Green Stuff" so popular, especially when you consider the cost?

I used Milliput long before Kneadatite came along. Haven't since, I find the green stuff is easier to work with.

They are completely different in the way they handle; you can do things with one that you can't with the other. As a sculptor, I use both in the same model to get the characteristics I'm looking for.

Basically, Milliput cures rock-hard, and can be carved and sanded, so ideal for weapons, but is friable during sculpting, and can be brittle. Green stuff is elastic during sculpting, which makes it ideal for organic shapes, and have a small amount of 'give' when cured, making it ideal for vulcanised moulding.It also sticks easier to existing models.

Price-wise, Green stuff isn't especially expensive; a pack costing about 8 pounds will make several 28mm sculpts.

I have never sculpted a figure and have never used Green Stuff. I do a lot of terrain work with Milliput and can't imagine working without it. My experience with Milliput is slightly different from Lovejoy in that I would say that if you want to work with Milliput that will become hard as a rock, you need to use the yellow-grey version that comes in the red and white box. It is the cheapest. It gets hard as a rock, and it is the only one I use. I have tried all of the Milliput variations and the others don't harden the same way.

MIlliput is chemically harsher than green stuff.

People who have used Milliput over extended periods without wearing gloves have had issues with skin rashes and peeling.

Milliput has the advantage of being a great putty to use if you need to carve or sand complex shapes. I use it a lot to make cannon barrels and vehicles.

If you do use Milliput, make sure you wash your hands frequently.

A good alternative to Milliput is Aves Apoxy Sculpt or Magic Sculpt.

I haven't had any skin issues with those 2 putties like I had with Milliput.

Kneadatite= stretchy and has high integrity.Sticks to the wrong thing.
Milliput=Files well, smooths well.Likes being put into "confines".

Just my opinion.

martin

Thanks for the input everyone.

Not really planning to sculpt any minis, I'm not that talented! ;-)

I've seen several use an epoxy putty to make conversions to minis, such as hair, hats, capes, belts, small banners and such. At most that's what I'd use it for.

I've never used a sculpting putty like these before and thought I'd ask.

Thanks again!

I'm a Milliput fan find it the most versatile. There is a difference between the various colours most definitely . I contacted Mr Milliput about this some time back and he was adamant they were the same formula ? …..but they do handle differently for some reason.