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3M Acryl vs Tamiya Putty

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  • From: Berkeley CA/St. Paul MN
3M Acryl vs Tamiya Putty
Posted by EBergerud on Saturday, May 14, 2011 6:56 PM

When things don't fit I use Gator Glue or Mr. Surfacer whenever possible for minor repair: dries fast, does the job. For something ugly I've been using Aves Apoxy Sculpt which is terrific stuff but takes hours to cure. So I bought some Tamiya putty for those "in between" seams etc and find it superior to other modeling puttys I've used. On one of the Group Builds someone brought up 3M Acryl-White Putty. Available in auto or marine repair places, this stuff has received very good notice. According to 3M the White variety is very slow drying: Green, however, is ready within 15 minutes. Has anyone used 3M stuff, preferable someone who has also tried Tamiya?

Eric

 

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Posted by Neptune48 on Friday, May 20, 2011 11:03 PM

I haven't tried the Tamiya...I didn't need to after using Acryl Blue.  It is a bit hot and will mar the surface of styrene, but it doesn't shrink much that I've noticed, and will sand and polish to a shiny surface.  The White is the same formula as the Acryl Blue without the color.  Acryl Blue is no longer manufactured.

Regards,

Bruce

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