 bobbaily wrote: |
| You might want to try a little trick that I learned-take some Squadron white putty and mix with some nail polish remover-you can alter the viscosity based on the amount of nail polish remover added. |
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I'll second this technique, I use it, too (although I use acetone from the hardware store, rather than its variant as nail-polish remover-removers might have scents added or be diluted). I've always referred to it as my home-made Mr Surfacer.
I use a ceramic palette, and I put a dab of Squadron white in a well on the palette, then add the acetone with an eye dropper. I stir it with a toothpick, and use a toothpick, a brush or an old knife blade to apply it to the work.
I also apply the putty directly to the work surface, and use a cotton swab dipped in acetone to remove the excess and smooth it out.
I like using the thinned putty, because it's a little thicker than the thicker grade of Mr Surfacer (which I also use), so I can build it up in fewer passes than I could with repeated applications of Mr Surfacer.
I haven't tried making a thinned mixture for airbrushing, however, and I understand that there are some who use Mr Surfacer with an airbrush, as a primer.
Regards,
Brad