Squadron White Putty

Digital_Cowboy

What if anything is the difference between Tamiya's putty and Squadron's putty.  As well as what is the difference between the two Tamiya puttys and the between the two Squadron puttys?  And when would one use one over the other?

Squadron putties smell much more toxic than Tamiya putties, but I haven't noticed any performance difference between the two.  My favorite is Perfect Plastic Putty.  My 2nd favorite is Tamiya.

Squadron putty if applied strongly will melt plastic.As for them nor continuing the product is a new one on me.I recommend using Glazing Spot Auto Puty red.Easy to apply and very sandable.You can also use finger nail polish remover ( light acetone based) to smooth small gaps.

I watched this Youtube video comparing various brands of putties, and it answered pretty much all my questions: http://youtu.be/r8MP-Y4fIhY (Note:there's a second part, as well).

Great question!

What if anything is the difference between Tamiya's putty and Squadron's putty.  As well as what is the difference between the two Tamiya puttys and the between the two Squadron puttys?  And when would one use one over the other?

I'm pretty new to modeling and I had bought a tube of Tamiya Grey last year. Needed some today and the tube feels pretty hard. So, I'm in the market for more or different or??

The thing I dont like about the big tudes of spot putty is the caps split and there no way to keep it sealed. Happened to me twice with 2 different brands but same style cap. I wont buy it again until they improve there caps. Maybe there is a way to get repolacement caps but I dont know.

Bill

Granted it is on backorder:

www.horizonhobby.com/perfect-plastic-putty--40ml-dlmbd44

but for $7.19, it is not too expensive.

John

Have you tried wally world?

Rob Bye

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. From watching YouTube videos, I'm kind of interested in trying that Perfect Plastic Putty (not at Amazon's price, though!)

Thanks again. Great info on this forum, to be sure!

You'll love Perfect Plastic Putty. It's the best putty I've ever used.

I love Perfect Plastic Putty.  I add just a small amount of water and it becomes a lot like Elmers White Glue.  You can brush it on like Mr. Surfacer and there is no odor.  Dries very fast (15 minutes) doesn't shrink and you can sand, re-apply, and of course paint over it with good results.  Yes, it is a little expensive but the results are worth it at least for me.

John

It's right on squadron's website. Just put 'putty' in the search and green and white come up on the first page $3.98. Spruebrothers has it also $3.99. Micromark sell a two pack for $7.95. So it's not hard to find. Odd that it would be discontiued with so many places selling it. By the way if you find it is getting a little thick from drying out over time a little bit of fingernail polish remover will thin it out again.

Small stuff, I use super glue. I've enjoyed using Tamiya's white putty. Got it at Hobby Lobby w/40% off coupon.

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. From watching YouTube videos, I'm kind of interested in trying that Perfect Plastic Putty (not at Amazon's price, though!)

Thanks again. Great info on this forum, to be sure!

I too occasionally use the glazing/spot putty.  It does work nice and finishes clean.

You can get it on eBay right now for $13.00 US including shipping from Hong Kong.  Or if you are in the UK they are advertising it for 13.20 GBP including shipping.

I'm a believer in auto glazing/spot putty- have been using it for a couple of decades now.  You just need to be sure to put cap back on tube,  because if it dries out in tube you loose all the price advantage, with a one pound tube!

Jay Jay

Thanks Tex but I can't handle $ 16.80 for a tube of putty ( includes shipping )

try eBay 

Jay Jay

Thanks Tex but I can't handle $ 16.80 for a tube of putty ( includes shipping )

I certainly understand.  I don't have it either, been using Bondo for the last few builds.  When I get my butt back in gear, and actually finish some models, I might give it a try though.  That ain't no money in cotton country...

Gary

Thanks Tex but I can't handle $ 16.80 for a tube of putty ( includes shipping )

Jay Jay

I use Bondo Glazing and Spot Putty ( in the single tube ) and am very happy with it.  MUCH better that any others I've used and easily available at any auto parts store.  I've been wanting to try Perfect Plastic Putty but no locals have it yet.

Here ya go Jay:

http://www.amazon.com/Deluxe-Dlxbd044-Perfect-Plastic-Putty/dp/B00AMB75EG/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1423325656&sr=1-2&keywords=perfect+plastic+putty

I use 3M blue glazing putty available from auto supply. Used in filling small imperfections in auto body work. Very fine grained, sets up fairly fast but with enough time to work it, single component, sticks like crazy, sands and tools down very well, and does not show through even on the first paint coat because when sanded with fine sanders, smooths out to a finish like moulded styrene. I bought a tube, the club members all brought a testors bottle and we shared it. More than enough.

EJ

I use Bondo Glazing and Spot Putty ( in the single tube ) and am very happy with it.  MUCH better that any others I've used and easily available at any auto parts store.  I've been wanting to try Perfect Plastic Putty but no locals have it yet.

What's your preferred brand instead?

Haven't heard that, but I abandoned it a long time ago.