The correct modelling clay or compound.
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The correct modelling clay or compound.
Hello folks.
I've modelled in the distant past with plasticine, but I've never used modelling clays putties or compounds.
I'd like to try my hand at figure bodies and maybe some detail parts. Have any of you got any suggestions as to what medium is best to use.
Sadly plasticine stays soft, I've heard of green and blue stuff, but have no idea what they're like. Obviously it will need handling, and be strong enough to withstand normal tank or truck driving, and be suitable for manipulating and then carving once dry.
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I've modelled in the distant past with plasticine, but I've never used modelling clays putties or compounds.
I'd like to try my hand at figure bodies and maybe some detail parts. Have any of you got any suggestions as to what medium is best to use.
Sadly plasticine stays soft, I've heard of green and blue stuff, but have no idea what they're like. Obviously it will need handling, and be strong enough to withstand normal tank or truck driving, and be suitable for manipulating and then carving once dry.
Thanks for looking in
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Re: The correct modelling clay or compound.
Have you checked out milliput putty? https://www.milliput.com/
Richard
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Re: The correct modelling clay or compound.
Hey Mick,
As you already mentioned, greenstuff is pretty good, the only thing I find with it is when its first mixed it's very sticky which can be a nightmare trying to work it but I find if you leave it a little while it dries out and becomes more workable. Another option is milliput which comes in a few grades so choose which one suits best the kind of work that you are doing, I find that you can work with this as soon as its mixed without it being to sticky. one tip is to keep the tools that you are working with wet which helps in not having the putties sticking to them. I use both of these mediums for either modifying my figures or making stowage bits and pieces and I don't think that you will go far wrong using either, hth
Cheers, Lee.
As you already mentioned, greenstuff is pretty good, the only thing I find with it is when its first mixed it's very sticky which can be a nightmare trying to work it but I find if you leave it a little while it dries out and becomes more workable. Another option is milliput which comes in a few grades so choose which one suits best the kind of work that you are doing, I find that you can work with this as soon as its mixed without it being to sticky. one tip is to keep the tools that you are working with wet which helps in not having the putties sticking to them. I use both of these mediums for either modifying my figures or making stowage bits and pieces and I don't think that you will go far wrong using either, hth
Cheers, Lee.
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Re: The correct modelling clay or compound.
Thanks guys, I never gave milliput a second thought, I thought it was more like a filler, never imagined you could sculpt with it
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Re: The correct modelling clay or compound.
It's what I used for the sandbags in my 88mm gun emplacement. Sets rock hard. viewtopic.php?f=33&t=20211
Richard
Tamiya Tiger 1, Taigen FlakPanzer IV,Torro M16 half-track, Tamiya Panther,WSN/Torro T34,Taigen M41 Bulldog,H/l/Taigen Sherman M4A3,H/L T90, Haya M3 Grant, Metal Origins 234/2 Puma, Nashorn by Alwyn. I was only going to have one tank - honest!
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Re: The correct modelling clay or compound.
All of these items that I made for the German field kitchen were made from milliput Mick
Cheers, Lee.
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Re: The correct modelling clay or compound.
You clever boys, they all look fantastic
I saw this stuff on a YouTube video where the chap uses it to mould flared wheel arches etc on hot wheel cars, thought I was going to have to get something like it.
I saw this stuff on a YouTube video where the chap uses it to mould flared wheel arches etc on hot wheel cars, thought I was going to have to get something like it.
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Re: The correct modelling clay or compound.
Mick!
Stay away from Plastique. I have heard that your work has a tendency to blow up on you if you use it. ;o)
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Painless
Stay away from Plastique. I have heard that your work has a tendency to blow up on you if you use it. ;o)
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But I've always wanted to go out with a bang Mr PainlessPainlessWolf wrote:Mick!
Stay away from Plastique. I have heard that your work has a tendency to blow up on you if you use it. ;o)
regards,
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Re: The correct modelling clay or compound.
Damn.. That's some great looking work.. Very nice detail.Model Builder 4 wrote:All of these items that I made for the German field kitchen were made from milliput Mick
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