Squadron White/Green Putty?

Anonymous

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November 2005

Squadron White/Green Putty?

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, September 21, 2003 6:26 PM

What exactly is the difference between Squadron White and Green putty besides the color?

Steve

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Woody

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December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Sunday, September 21, 2003 6:36 PM

I used to use the green stuff until I switched to Dr Micro Tool, but I'm pretty sure it's just the color. The green would be for dark finished models and the white for light painted models.

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones

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Bones-coa

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April 2003
From: Savannah, GA USA

Posted by Bones-coa on Sunday, September 21, 2003 7:30 PM

What about the Testors putty in the large tube? Has anyone tried this stuff? How does it compare to Grenn Squadron putty?
Dana

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, September 21, 2003 8:09 PM

That makes sense, in fact I never even thought of that.

Steve

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, September 21, 2003 8:46 PM

I switched from the Green to Bondo Glazing and Spot Putty in a tube. It works about the same and is much cheaper. Unfortunately it also shrinks the same.

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Woody

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December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Sunday, September 21, 2003 11:10 PM

The last time I tried Testors putty was 10 years ago and back then it was only good for making a crumbly mess.

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, September 22, 2003 12:10 AM

I use the Bondo glazing putty also. It seams to fill, spread and sand easier and leaves a super smooth surface. $1.49 at Wally World.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, September 22, 2003 8:57 AM

I don't think it's just the colour. The white is not bad. I found the green terrible. Like water. A waste of money. I chucked it out.

Anyway, I usually use Tamiya putty.

James Smile [:)]

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J-Hulk

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February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Monday, September 22, 2003 11:41 AM

Yup, Tamiya is by far the best, IMHO. The Polyester Putty, that is.

I used to use Squadron exclusively, both green and white, and could tell no difference other than the color. I preferred green simply because I could see sanding results better.

The Testors putty is possibly the most worthless substance ever created by mankind. I have no idea what Testors was and is still thinking by selling that utterly useless mess in tubes. Borders on criminal, I'd say! It absolutely cannot fulfil any of its advertised tasks.

Did I mention I'm not too fond of Testors "putty?"
Oh yeah, and I don't like it much, either. Angry [:(!]

Your results, however, may vary! Big Smile [:D]

~Brian

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berny13

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February 2003
From: Panama City, Florida, Hurricane Alley

Posted by berny13 on Monday, September 22, 2003 12:07 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by J-Hulk
[Did I mention I'm not too fond of Testors "putty?"
Oh yeah, and I don't like it much, either.

J-Hulk, I'll have to back you up on that one. You are correct about Testors goo putty being the worst on the market. It is so bad I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

Berny

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, September 22, 2003 1:41 PM

Aw, come on J-Hulk, tell us how you really feel. Big Smile [:D]

James

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Woody

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December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Monday, September 22, 2003 11:19 PM

I always thought Squadron was a little on the thick side myself. Anyone else like Dr Micro Tool putty? Anyone have a homemade putty they like?

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones

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styrene

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May 2003
From: The flat lands of the Southeast

Posted by styrene on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 7:41 AM

Like J-Hulk, I agree that the Tamiya putty is the best of all; however, I also get tremendous results from using DuPont's Spot 'N Glaze Lacquer Putty. I use the red oxide #2288S. It goes on and sands ultra-smooth. I bought a large tube (comes in 1 pound tubes) of this stuff for $18 about 12 years ago at my local paint store. The tube is still over half full and performing flawlessly.
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J-Hulk

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February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 8:37 AM

James, few things incur my wrath more than Testors putty! Wet coffee grinds are a much more suitable alternative to that miserably failed product. Angry [:(!]

Upon reflection, however, life must be pretty darn good if one of the few things that infuriates me so is an insignificant hobby product! Big Smile [:D]

~Brian

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Swanny

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February 2003
From: Sandusky Ohio, USA

Posted by Swanny on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 9:33 AM

Green putty is harder than white putty. White putty feathers and sands easier. I use white putty with an acetone wipe for most seams or superglue/acclerator combination for smaller spots.

Swanny's Models

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 12:04 PM

I don't know, I must be in the minority here, but I LOVE Testors Contour Putty!
Maybe they've changed the formula on y'all or something, but the stuff works miracles for me! I use it as ballast for nose cones, putty for gaps and cracks, a tiny dab will make a very nice larg-scale bead for a gunsight, and I've even used it to scrathcbuild a bandolier(one of those ammo belt thingies) for one of my gundams! I SWEAR by testors contour putty, I think it's the most useful tool on my hobby table!
Matter-of-fact, my modeling addiction recently had to come to a grinding halt when my tube finally ran out(that happens alot)! That's the only complaint I have about testors putty, that it comes in such small tubes!!

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J-Hulk

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February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 12:30 PM

Tench!
Where ya been, Mister?
Glad to see ya back posting.

We cannot possibly be talking about the same product here, although the name is astonishingly the same. Testors Contour Putty, right?

Hmmmm...Well, if you're getting good results with it, my hat's off to you, sir!
I found it to be entirely worthless for any application. And I've given it many chances over the years, so I'm not simply basing my opinion on a decades-old one-time bad experience.

It has been a few years, though...maybe they've straightened it out since then.

Anyway, happy puttying!

~Brian

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Bones-coa

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April 2003
From: Savannah, GA USA

Posted by Bones-coa on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 12:35 PM

I've seen two tubes of the stuff: One being in a small grey and white tube, the other being in a large fat tube. I guess the small tube is Testors and the big tube is Testors MM. Maybe you guys are not talking about the same one.
Dana

Dana F On the bench: Tamiya DO335B-2 with LOTS of Aires stuff (On Hold) Trumpeter A-10 with LOTS and LOTS of aftermarket goodies! (On Hold) Tamiya 240ZG (In work)

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Bones-coa

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April 2003
From: Savannah, GA USA

Posted by Bones-coa on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 12:39 PM

Here they are:

Dana F On the bench: Tamiya DO335B-2 with LOTS of Aires stuff (On Hold) Trumpeter A-10 with LOTS and LOTS of aftermarket goodies! (On Hold) Tamiya 240ZG (In work)

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J-Hulk

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February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 12:47 PM

Aaaaaiiiieeeeee!!!![:0]

The one on the bottom! That's the one!!
It's like...kryptonite....
Strength...waning...can't ...type......(clunk) Big Smile [:D]

Yeah, that's the culprit on the bottom. The big tube.
Is that the putty you're talking about, Tench?

I've never seen the little feller on top. Is it the same substance in a different package?

Thanks for the pix, Steve.
Now I'll never get to sleep with that horrifying image fresh in my head!!! Wink [;)]

~Brian

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 12:50 PM

The second one is the one I'm talking about! That's my miracle worker!
(then again, it might just be the Florida humidity keeping it from drying too quickly...).
J-Hulk:
Hey! Yeah, it is good to be back! I was pretty flooded with schoolwork and work-work(IE: painting a neighbor's house, painting a business's office, starting a business with several friends...), that I have barely had time to breathe, let alone make models! And, on top of all that, I've started a gaming clan for one of my favorite PC Games, MechWarrior4:Mercenaries! So, my hobby has sadly had a bit less time to be done in, and thus I've had less to post about! Also, I've been in mourning for the past two weeks, my girlfriend(Alicia) dumped me. So, after work, schoolwork, depression, and gaming, FSM sadly got put to the wayside! I'm finally back, however, and I'll be managing to fit you guys back into my schedule!

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Bones-coa

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April 2003
From: Savannah, GA USA

Posted by Bones-coa on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 12:51 PM

Actually, the one on the top is a bigger tube and it's says it's red putty. That's all I know.

Dana

Dana F On the bench: Tamiya DO335B-2 with LOTS of Aires stuff (On Hold) Trumpeter A-10 with LOTS and LOTS of aftermarket goodies! (On Hold) Tamiya 240ZG (In work)

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 12:55 PM

i agree with umax5555 bondo @ wally world is the way to go. i used to use all that other stuff & did not get good sanding results .i tried the bondo & it handled like a charm nothing else for me

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 12:59 PM

Well, the one problem I've ever had with testors contour putty is, tht it sometimes likes to come off if you attack it with a needle file. So, once I've laid it down and sanded/filed it smooth, I apply a thin layer of testors non-toxic model cement to it, which seals it to the plastic! After that, I hand-brush a nice coat of paint, and my model is done!

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J-Hulk

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February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 1:26 PM

Ahhh, so there is a secret to using Testors! Tongue [:P]

If you like it Tench, that's cool with me. Smile [:)]

To be honest, I really don't use much putty at all. I try to get parts to fit as much as possible before assembly, then I usually use gap-filling super glue to deal with any seams.

If I do any major surgery or need to sculpt something (like the front lip of my E-100's skirts), again, the Tamiya Polyster Putty is the best for me. It's very solid and grain-free, and is perfect for sculpting.

Getting back to the subject of this topic (well, sort of!), I don't think Squadron is sculptable at all. Not bad for filling seams, though.

~Brian

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Woody

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December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 6:43 PM

Has anyone tried Dr Micro Tool putty?

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones

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J-Hulk

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February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 11:08 PM

Hi Woody.
Have heard good things about Dr. Micro Tool, but have never tried it myself.
Do you recommend it?

~Brian

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 25, 2003 12:28 PM

I've read the posts in this forum and found them to be informative. I've tried to email members and although logged in, I was unable to so, I hope that I can get an answer this way. Regardless of the putty used, how can I prevent losing detail such as rivets and panel lines? I do use Squadron putty either white or green (whatever is available) sparingly! However, I still lose detail that I do not want to lose! J-Hulk, you said that you used Zap-a-Gap and do your best to fit parts as close as possible, but, there's still that seam. Any help out there in this subject? Thanks.

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Bones-coa

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April 2003
From: Savannah, GA USA

Posted by Bones-coa on Thursday, September 25, 2003 2:49 PM

I got around the problem by using the aectone trick with putty. That cuts sanding down, at least for me, to almost nothing. I don't have the link right now on that but I'm sure someone here can post it for ya.

Dana

Dana F On the bench: Tamiya DO335B-2 with LOTS of Aires stuff (On Hold) Trumpeter A-10 with LOTS and LOTS of aftermarket goodies! (On Hold) Tamiya 240ZG (In work)

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 25, 2003 3:30 PM

Here's that link (or one of them anyway)

http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/TnT_Archives/Filling.htm

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