First attempt at a seamless seam

I like Squadron putty diluted with MEK.  Decant the MEK into a small bottle, squeeze some putty onto a mixing surface (I use an old piece of tile), use an old brush then dip it into the MEK and then mix it into the putty.  Keep adding the MEK until you get a consistency you like then use the brush to apply it.  MEK can also be used as a liquid cement, it is also a lot cheaper than the liquid cement you buy at your local shop.

lewbud wrote:

I like Squadron putty diluted with MEK.  Decant the MEK into a small bottle, squeeze some putty onto a mixing surface (I use an old piece of tile), use an old brush then dip it into the MEK and then mix it into the putty.  Keep adding the MEK until you get a consistency you like then use the brush to apply it.  MEK can also be used as a liquid cement, it is also a lot cheaper than the liquid cement you buy at your local shop.

We had a thread on this a while back. On of our guys hre is a chmical engineer. He pointed out that, while MEK (methyl ethyl-ketone) is indeed cheap, it is also a pretty nasty, and harmful chemical. (NOt that model glue isn't)

You can use Testor's Liguid Cement to soften Squadron Putty. Just squeeze half a tube into a jar of the cement, and you have a ready-made supply of it to use when ever you desire. Adjust the vscosity of it by adding either putty or more glue.

The seam looks, well, invisible, as far as I can tell-well done!

Would i be able to use laquer thinner or mineral spirits to thin the putty?

I have found that you dont need putty for every seam.  Using a liquid surfacer/brushable primer and enough glue, it allows you to fix seams without putty (I hate putty)

zackesch wrote:

Would i be able to use laquer thinner or mineral spirits to thin the putty?

Use Testor's glue! 

I use Bondo spot and glazing putty when I use a 1-part, and I thin it with lacquer thinner. It dries extremely fast, but it works well. Of course, I think Squadron white putty and Bondo are very different formulas.

for seams like this jsut use some proweld glue then push the parts together let dry and sand, seem is gone! nice and easy