Milliput questions

[Son of a gun-ner]

Hello people.
As I still haven't used this product, I have some questions for those who wouldn't mind indulging me.

1. Once it has hardened, is it possible to build up layers of fresh product that will stay adhered like it was part of the earlier layer. I ask because I'm worried about very thin layers peeling off., whether they were extra thin when applied, or sanded down, especially when feathering to blend into a surrounding area?

2. How brittle is the material when hardened? As in, would something like a shovel made from it be far too fragile?

[43rdRecceReg]

It comes in several grades for a variety of uses, Mick. You've probably checked out Milliput's mission statements, but for those who haven't, here's their link:
https://www.milliput.com
1. Yes, you can add layers, but leaving a 'keyed' surface would help.
2. It does set like rock,and just used some to reconstruct some shattered bird figures on a birdbath. I'd say it's not brittle at all, but making a shovel from it (unless it's an unusual sculptural entry for the 'Turner Prize', is well- frankly bizarre Then again, we've come to expect the bizarre from your good self, Mick.

A quick look at their site gives a foretaste of potential uses, (axes, shovels, ejector seats,and javelins not included... ):

"...Milliput can be used for repairs on many types of materials including metals, plastics, masonry, wood, glass and ceramics and can be used in places where welding is impractical. Milliput products are available from most leading model/hobby shops, art and craft suppliers, independent hardware stores and plumbers merchants. Why Milliput?

The Most Versatile Material Available. It is:

Self hardening
Non shrinking
Tough and durable
Sets underwater
Electrically insulating
Water, heat and chemical resistant
Highly adhesive to most materials
Moulds like putty - sets like rock.....''

[Son of a gun-ner]

Thank you Roy. I know the things the company claim that it does etc, but I wanted to make sure they weren't exaggerating like some companies do with their products.
And yes, like most things that need to adhere, a key is key

As for the shovel, it was the first example that came into my head just before a hammer when I was thinking of flimsy delicate items on one of our tanks

Edit, as for companies claims, I must have used every known type of filler during my life, from plaster types to two part resin based wood fillers, and most have stated they don't shrink. Sadly I've never come across a filler that doesn't shrink.

[B_Man]

Milliput is seriously good stuff. I have used it to fill chips in tiles on my kitchen floor and it sets like a rock. Unlike some products it really does what it says on the box.

[Son of a gun-ner]

Milliput is seriously good stuff. I have used it to fill chips in tiles on my kitchen floor and it sets like a rock. Unlike some products it really does what it says on the box.

Cool, thank you

[Jimster]

I bought some about a month ago but haven’t used it. I’m needing a good project to give it a go. I bought the super fine white version.

[Son of a gun-ner]

I bought some about a month ago but haven’t used it. I’m needing a good project to give it a go. I bought the super fine white version.

I'm holding back from purchasing it till I have a few reasons to use it around the same time, because I know I'll either misplace it, or it'll go off before I next want to use it.

[Jimster]

I bought some 1/16 skulls with the intent of creating a totally destroyed Tiger1 with a “ghost crew” driving the smoking flamed out wreck around the Eastern Front in an attempt to shield German armor from Bolshevik enemies. Thought I could use this putty for ribs and finger bones and such.
Maybe I’m being too ambitious for the capabilities of this product.



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[Son of a gun-ner]

Do you have a link for those skulls please Jim

And do they do zombie heads?

[Jimster]

https://www.shapeways.com/product/EGA93 ... ull-bundle

Not sure about Zombies.