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Perfect Plastic Putty Query

Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 7:53 pm
by RaphaelC
Hi,

I have just started watching the YouTube series on building the 1/48 Airfix Bf109.

In part four, what do you use to moisten the cotton bud when smoothing out the plastic putty?

Thanks,

Raphael

Re: Perfect Plastic Putty Query

Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2015 8:41 am
by das84
Perfect plastic putty can be smoothed out/ cleaned up with water.

Re: Perfect Plastic Putty Query

Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2015 8:45 am
by JediBoer
Yep, as above you can use water. I just wet a cotton bud in my mouth and use it to wipe off excess and smooth it over a seem. :th:

Re: Perfect Plastic Putty Query

Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 1:03 pm
by RaphaelC
Thank You both.

I have a small repair to make on a seam. I was told I could use Squadron White Putty and smooth it down with Nail Varnish Remover but I can't seem to get the hang of it. I'm not sure if it is being smoothed too early, but it just strips it all back out. This looks a much easier option.

Raphael

Re: Perfect Plastic Putty Query

Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2015 10:23 pm
by rwsmith14
if it's small area, gap, seam the perfect plastic putty would work fine. for any larger instances go with a regular putty.