Squadron modelling putty.

[jcf]

The Tamiya Yellow, Isopon P-38, Bondo Filler (not the putty in the tube), Evercoat
etc. are all two-part polyester resin based fillers, polyester resin being the standard
resin in the fiberglass/GRP plastic boat business, although it has been superseded
by epoxies in the higher priced range of the industry.

I've found the 'water-based' fillers work better over a coat of primer as they adhere
better than they do on naked plastic. 

[chrisonord]

I went to that there B&Q this afternoon  for the filler you  linked  Rheged, but they didn't have any.  Member of staff said it had  been replaced, packaging wide by a different version, which  is a monumental  £1.47 pence dearer, but its still  330 g. I am hoping that it is the same stuff  and that I haven't been  fobbed off, so I will  try some  later on and see what is what.  If it is ok, it will still be  a cheap  replacement for  modelling putty.
Chris

Odd, because the price and title are lifted directly from B&Q 's own website. The website claimed yesterday that it is "available in most branches" at the price of £1

I looked it up on line too, and rechecked your link when I was in the store. Now I think  about it, 3 have checked for stuff online  to see if it was in stock  at the same store I went to  today, and when I got there they didn't have  said item. I have used a small amount  of the filler on an area  on the Kittleton fuselage, I will leave it overnight and  see what it is like tomorrow.  It is quite  wet compared to  modelling  putty, maybe  it needs a  reet good shake.
Chris

[chrisonord]

I am quite  impressed  so far  how the B&Q filler is performing.  I have used it to seal up the weapons bay on my F-106 and it is doing  a marvellous job.  I have had to re do a few cracks due to movement of  the doors, but it smooths down really easily and sprays over  nicely too. I think I will  stock up on it if it doesn't  decide to  fall out of course.
Chris

[rickshaw]

I am thinking about purchasing some Revell Plasto Body Putty.  What is it like and is it any good?

[chrisonord]

I think  that  stuff is Tophe 's choice  of putty, hopefully he will give you  an answer, but it must  be ok by the tonnage he goes through   
Chris

[chrisonord]

I have just  bought  some Mr putty  white, never used it before  and thought I would try it for the very tiniest of cracks and gaps. The other stuff  I  have been trying  has its own areas of expertise, the holts stuff is good for building up large areas, but you  have to keep an eye on it, because if you  leave it too long it sets like granite.  I had to dig the 120's  out to tackle it then smooth it  with 240 then 400's.  The B&Q stuff  is quite wet when put on but is also good for large surface  areas, and it sands off like a dream.  It is a bit gritty  though, but it smooths very nice. I have come to the conclusion that neither  of these will completely  replace the  model putty, but they will help to make that rare tube of  squadron  putty  last that bit longer.
Chris

[Rick Lowe]

I am thinking about purchasing some Revell Plasto Body Putty.  What is it like and is it any good?

I've just started using it, and I'm liking it a lot.

It can separate in the tube, but a quick stir with a toothpick and you're in business - and then you can use the same toothpick to apply it, of course.

It sets quickly, and what I like is that it's white, so no more trying to cover silver/grey putty with multiple coats of primer.

Well worth a try. 

[rickshaw]

OK. I will order some.   

[Rick Lowe]

Oh, and I forgot to mention that it doesn't seem gritty at all, but has a smooth texture.