Sgt.Squarehead Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Yup done that too, back in my GW 'gotta get it done' days.....Actually back then they were probably Citadel Miniatures & Ral Partha 'gotta get it done' days, but you get my drift. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 Milliput is awesome stuff, especially when any sort of sculpting is required (allow it to firm up then attack it with damp wax-carvers, it's great stuff) but for some jobs I'm convinced PPP is the way forward, especially anything you want to do fast, Milliput's long cure time is both an advantage and a disadvantage. BTW - You can also get Milliput Fine White, which might be of use to you later on. Both types can be moistened right down to a 'slip' like consistency and will still set rock hard (but perhaps a little more brittle than usual). Yeah its come in really handy on this build, I looked into the white, but I think the normal will do fine for what I need (and that decision totally wasn't influenced by price ) I like Miliput more than I thought I would too. I tend to put it in the "too slow, can't be bothered" category and get out the super-glue, but it's not that bad really. Especially if you mix slightly more hardener than resin - that speeds up the cure time In extreme circumstances I've also painted over it without waiting for it to cure Spidey is looking good btw. Will I just never bothered with it because I just assumed greenstuff is better, but the water blending and the way it feathers on the edges are really great. and oh man I've sprayed primer over tons of half dry greenstuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I've never actually used Greenstuff/Kneadatite! I understand it's supposed to be better for sculpting flowing or free-standing fine detail - because it doesn't chip as easily as Miliput and it stays slightly flexible? Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 Yeah for sculpting its really great, it has like a plastic feel to it and stays together better (which is why its not so good for edge feathering) Main drawback is because of its slightly flexible finish its awful to sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Greenstuff is fantastic for anything that has folds, it rolls out and drapes beautifully in a way that Milliput just doesn't.....Horses for courses, as thay say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 Yeah its cool, i feel like milliput ticks the boxes greenstuff doesn't and vice versa. Glad i got some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 PPP will tick yet more.....Possibly not for this build so much, but it forms a rather handy triad in your toolbox IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundledonk Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Looks like a major pain in the bum to fill in the recessed lines Hunter but you are well on your way mate. I like using standard milliput too but would also like to put in a shout for the perfect plastic putty as well. It's not as durable as some other fillers but its so easy to work with and once it's got a coat of primer over the top is pretty solid. It's not the best for larger gaps but I use it as my go to filler as much as possible these days. Can't wait to see the paint job on this as the pic you showed looks awesome Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted June 20, 2016 Author Share Posted June 20, 2016 Thanks Pete! Yeah milliput is speeding things up no end, had a bit of time today so got some on the back of the torso I've found the best way is to roll ot very thin, then lay it over and use a wet sculpt tool to roughly feather the edge then neaten it up with a wet finger. Thanks for looking, more soon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crayons Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 This is making me seriously consider adding milliput to my filler list. For stuff like this, I generally use Tamiya Epoxy Putty (smooth surface). When I built my 1/4 scale crucified batman, I had to cut and re-position the arms so they sat correctly on the cross, Epoxy Putty to the rescue, but it was real pain in redoing the surface detail. I think milliput would have made my life easier. Great work on this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted June 21, 2016 Author Share Posted June 21, 2016 Thanks Crayons, im certainly singing its praises now, its nice having another putty option with its own strengths. Got more on the torso, same technique as before, roughly on with a thin bit which i feather with a metal tool before smoothing with a wet finger. So happy with how its going now, the squadron and sandpaper was such a chore but this is a breeze now! Next I'll just get the head and neck detail covered then i want to get the legs pinned on. Thanks for looking, more soon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomMajor Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Enjoying this build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 Thanks guys Grabbed a little shed time today so was able to carry on with the putty work. Think when this batch is dry I'll give a spray of primer just to check the finish and see if there are any bad patches or missed buts so far. Im crazy busy this week and away next week so probably wont be anymore progress till after then. Thanks for looking, more soon 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 I suspect you'll probably have to do some work on the surface, but that's another good thing about Milliput, so long as it's been mixed properly it sands as well as it sculpts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 Weeell holiday over and back to the shed!! Getting a bit sick of staring at hos torso so i busted out the big guns, after patching the last couple of bits i sanded the hell out of him with some 80 and 180 grit sandpaper. So aside from a mark on the head and a couple of patcheson his shoulders thats sorted! Going to get the torso on the legs tomorrow and start sorting out the arms, my god i can't wait till im on to paint!!! Thanks for looking, more soon 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Your putting some effort into this one, great work so far, not that could do anything like it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomMajor Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 You're getting there mate keep dodging away. It's like my x-wing; two steps forward and one back 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 That's a pretty damned fine result for a first pass! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 You've done a good job there. That web detail was awful, overly deep too. Can't wait to see him in his new colours. Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 Thanks guys! Was going to put the legs onto the torso, but actually realised it will be easier to do the arms first, as the squatting position will make working on the arms after a little awkward. So ive put on the bicep sectiom of the arms, packed them out with milliput, drilled a loop of wire into the arm sockets then shoved them in and theb dribbled some super glue into the joints for good measure. Really feel like Im building some momentum with this now. Next up I'll blend in the joints with some milliput and cover thecweb detail. Thanks for looking, more soon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carts Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Love what you are doing with this figure,but envy you I do not 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 It's amazing how a smooth grey surface like that hides all the work you had to do to achieve it. Look at all those filler layers in the post at the top of the page. "Never forget!" Will 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzulscha Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Looking good! You now have a generic superhero! Deadpool? Miliput is great stuff ain't it? I use a lot of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 Love what you are doing with this figure,but envy you I do not Cheers Andy, I dont know what you mean sanding and filling is fun It's amazing how a smooth grey surface like that hides all the work you had to do to achieve it. Look at all those filler layers in the post at the top of the page. "Never forget!" Will Haha yeah I know, trust me I wont be forgetting! Looking good! You now have a generic superhero! Deadpool? Miliput is great stuff ain't it? I use a lot of it. I have actually used Spidey as a generic hero before, I used the old polar lights Spidey and Kraven model kit as a base to make it Grendel vs Argent. I dont think I have any pics it was years and years ago but if I find one I'll post it. And yeah I now officially love milliput! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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