Hey guys. I am looking for quick info on what isthe best putty for plastic and resin models. Would like something that works on both, is not a 2-part, and also where I can find it int he US. there are no dedicated model shops here other then one model RR shop. Tried the craft shops with no luck. Checked on the internet and found way too many choices. Would prefer to skip the trial and error phase and get info from guys with experience.

Thanks in advance.

Ready ,mixed car body filler works well. I use this all the time, with no problems, you can probably get it from most auto shops......
If yuoou can bear the stink that is.

Hello StarTraveler,
I have had luck using ModelMaster Red putty. It sticks well to resin, but it does thin with Testors liquid cement. So have some ventilation when using it. However, getting it may be a problem. I found mine in a trucking salvage store. You may be able to get it on-line somewhere. Try some of the advertisers on this site.
HTH

I use Squadron White or Green Stuff putty....for both plastic and resin......I get good results.

I use a product called nitrostain. It's a product of the car repair field so you'll probably find it in stores that cater to the body shops. A big tube costs about $8 but will last you for many years. Smell is 'ok' but it dries relatively quick and works with wet and/or dry sandpaper.

I agree with Dioman, I also use Squadron Putty and it is great for both plastic and resin. The drawbacks are the braincell-killing vapours and the slight shrinking after drying.
It is good stuff though...

Andrew

Thank you all very much, will start the internet hunt right now !!

I've used Squadron green putty and Tamiya putty and found Tamiya to be superior. Both can be thinned with liquid cement or rubbing alchohol. Both dry pretty quick if you're doing zimmerit with them spread thinly. I think the Tamiya sands to a smoother finish with less tendency to show pits than Squadron...and it doesn't smell quite as bad. Some friends of mine who are into sci-fi love using Milliput modeling clay as filler putty. You can smooth it out with some water and your fingers and eliminate a lot of the sanding. I haven't tried it myself though.

I use two types of putty. Squardron whit putty for large gaps. Testors tube putty for medium size gaps, and elmers white glue for small. If done in layers the glue can be smoothed with a wet q-tip, no sanding needed and when dry it is clear and sometimes no touch-up is needed cause it transmits the colors of the pieces well.
Hope this helps
Paul