hatchet Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I've tried this a couple of times, but I haven't made it work - at least I don't think so. Even after drying for several days, in a naturally lighted room, it still has a consistency similar to or softer than a candle. Is this how it's supposed to be, or should it stand even longer in the light or perhaps in a more intense light? I've heard good things about it before, but if this is how it ends up then I'm not too impressed! Anybody got any insights/tricks/spells to cast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil @ Flory Models Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I've tried this a couple of times, but I haven't made it work - at least I don't think so. Even after drying for several days, in a naturally lighted room, it still has a consistency similar to or softer than a candle. Is this how it's supposed to be, or should it stand even longer in the light or perhaps in a more intense light? I've heard good things about it before, but if this is how it ends up then I'm not too impressed!Anybody got any insights/tricks/spells to cast? I was given it a few years ago and never got on with it. To speed things up you need a UV light but it gets hot like CA glue with a kicker. so now I just use CA glue with a kicker if that makes sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I was given it a few years ago and never got on with it. To speed things up you need a UV light but it gets hot like CA glue with a kicker. so now I just use CA glue with a kicker if that makes sense The trick is to wipe the surface of the cured putty with lacquer thinner. You also need direct light, either sunlight or fluorescent. Indirect or UV will not work. I use it during every build and I love the stuff! Go here for video and a faq from the Tamiya site : http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/870...putty/index.htm Kent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchet Posted November 17, 2007 Author Share Posted November 17, 2007 Thanks guys and thanks for the link Kent. I'll see if I can get along with it better sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenski Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 I also had problems with it at first but now I love the stuff - check out my Ferrari 166MM thread in the auto section. As Kent says, it's all down to the light bulb. 60 seconds under a fluorescent bulb and you are good to sand. Even when set, it IS wax-like (but hard wax) in consistency which IMO is great for sanding - much easier than CA. Persevere and experiment - it's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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