Kinds of putty for body kit?

tobenjunk · #1 08-13-2003, 01:50 AM

Hi,

I was wondering what kind of putty you recommend for making a body kit. I bought some Squadron Green Putty from my local hobby shop, but it smells bad and makes me dizzy so I don't want to touch it with my fingers.

The green putty was kind of sticky/pasty and not really like play-doh, so I'm not sure if I can even use it to make things such as body kits.

More precisely, I want to use the putty to create a second wheel well for my dual exhaust. Please look at attached picture:

Thanks!
-Toben

#2 08-13-2003, 02:07 AM

ive found that after using play-doh and baking it, it rox. also, go to a art place of some kind, some kinda art supplies store, they have scentless, easy-to-mold modeling clay. that works just as well. dont try the Tamiya putty, tho. it costs too much, and has a wierd smell to it.

SuperFly · #3 08-13-2003, 01:26 PM

The Squadron stuff is good if you can get past the toulene smell. I'm sure modelling clay and play-doh might work, but if you want to be able to sand and paint it, go with Squadron. Generally, apllying the putty only takes a few minutes and you can wash your hands right after. It dries to a sandable hardness in about an hour.

dr1zz · #4 08-13-2003, 01:45 PM

i prefer the squadron brand over the tamiya putty...

use a putty knife to apply the squadron green....

i used to use small pieces of cardboard, then a small screwdriver, and finally got a couple putty knives.......they work the best for shaping the putty before sanding

Yugo DSC Maxxer · #5 08-13-2003, 05:12 PM

Wow this thread has helped....I am thinkin of bodykitting my origional (KPBlah) Skyline. Hmmmm...how would I pain this thing, or drop it?