discussion Alternative to Squadron Green

[Gern]

Hi guys. My tube of Squadron Green is now almost empty so I need to replace it. I bought a tube of the new formula Squadron Green for my grandson some months ago and it's b****y awful stuff. It has the consistency of melted ice cream and zero ability to fill gaps. What's the best alternative? Preferably something John stocks please.

 

[Dave Ward]

Dave,
this is my go-to filler https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/product/40ml-perfect-plastic-putty-deluxe-materials-bd44 and it's in stock!!
Dave

 

[Guest]

I second Dave with Perfect Plastic Putty.

 

[Tim Marlow]

I also use PPP, but for thin coats or something needing substantial sanding I use a Tamiya putty.

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Whats the difference between the basic Tamiy putty and the regular Tamiya putty?

 

[Tim Marlow]

Not sure Bob. The one I use is Grey and very like the cellulose knife stopping that used to be used for car body repair. Think of something like thick Mr Colour primer and you won’t be far wrong. Not sure if it’s basic or regular, Mine is Japanese and I can’t read anything on the tube except Tamiya

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Tim.

 

[Gern]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I tried that perfect plastic putty some years ago. I can't remember why, but I couldn't get on with it at all and threw most of it away. The Tamiya putty looks OK from what I've seen, but it appears to be rarer than hen's teeth in the UK. Any suggestions who might have some?

 

[boatman]

AVE you treid plastic wood as that whot i use

 

[stona]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I tried that perfect plastic putty some years ago. I can't remember why, but I couldn't get on with it at all and threw most of it away. The Tamiya putty looks OK from what I've seen, but it appears to be rarer than hen's teeth in the UK. Any suggestions who might have some?

Dave, what was the problem with the plastic putty? In my experience it good for small gaps and minor issues, due in no small part to how well it sands. I used it on my Mustang after I'd removed the spurious detail from the relevant sections of the wings, to fill in the unwanted recessed panel lines. It's too soft and has zero adhesive qualities, so it's crap for big 'oles :smiling3:

You probably know that I mix my own talcum powder and superglue filler for larger issues, but I understand that's not everyone's cup of tea.

 

[Gern]

Dave, what was the problem with the plastic putty? In my experience it good for small gaps and minor issues, due in no small part to how well it sands. I used it on my Mustang after I'd removed the spurious detail from the relevant sections of the wings, to fill in the unwanted recessed panel lines. It's too soft and has zero adhesive qualities, so it's crap for big 'oles :smiling3:

You probably know that I mix my own talcum powder and superglue filler for larger issues, but I understand that's not everyone's cup of tea.

I can't remember exactly Steve, but it's probably one of two things. Either it didn't fill larger gaps as you say or it somehow dried up in the tube. I have the similar Vallejo white putty which fills smaller gaps with no problems, but it doesn't do a good job with larger ones.

 

[stillp]

I found PPP sticks a bit better than the Vallejo, but still only useful for small gaps. It's advantage is that you can smooth it out with a damp cotton bud in places where sanding is difficult. Humbrol filler seems to stick well.
Pete