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Thinning Squadron Putty
hkopper
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Posted: Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 11:44 AM UTC
A while back I read a post detailing how to thin squadron putty (I use the green stuff). I can't find the post and was wondering if anyone has had experience doing this. The question is what would be a good thinning agent to use? I want to thin it to the point that I can be apply with a brush to fill in small gaps (similar to using Mr Surfacer). Thanks in advance.
Grumpyoldman
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Posted: Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 12:32 PM UTC
Good old fashion Testors liquid cement works fine.
hkopper
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Posted: Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 12:42 PM UTC
Are you refering to Testors liquid cement that is applied with a brush or the kind that comes in the red tube?
Grumpyoldman
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Posted: Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 12:45 PM UTC
The LIQUID in the bottle.
hkopper
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Posted: Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 12:50 PM UTC
Thanks !! I'll give it a try. I have an old bottle collecting dust since I started to use Tamiya's thin liquid cement.
Grumpyoldman
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Posted: Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 03:45 PM UTC
It's best to mix it up in small batches. I use old soda bottle caps to mix it in, and use a glass eye dropper to transfer the liquid to the putty in the cap, and mix until I get the consistency I need. Too runny is no good. I also use either a disposable micro brush, or a tooth pick to apply the stuff.