Rodger Cole [Halfyank] shows us an easy method on how to use silly putty instead of liquid masks.

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Thanks!

I've used Blu Tac as masking. It did quite a good job and is very reusable.

i have read about this before in a book from military miniatures.
it works great for a hard edge camo pattern.but i would like to know if its sold in holland somewhere.

Nice article Rodger.....

Does the putty leave a film?

Can't help you for sure there Jeroen, but I'd bet something similar is.




Thanks Dave.





Not that I could see. It's kind of like your handle, Easy Off.

I've used blu tack in the same way also. I haven't seen silly putty here in Ireland maybe it goes under a different name in Europe.

Good article. Could we see a picture of the finished Priest?

Good article Rodger. Have used SP for quite some time now. Excellent for making hard edge patterns, splinter patterns, etc. I find it is a lot easier to use than trying to cut tape or use liquid mask around delicate items. Have had no problems at all with it. No residue, no sticking and not wanting to come free. As to the strings you mentioned, I keep a small ball of Silly Putty on the side, When one of the strings apprears, I touch the ball of SP to it and the strings grabs on allowing me to snip/cut it off. I thinkif more people give it a try they will find out it is very easy to use and manipulate where you want, and best of all, it is re-usable. Once again, good write up. "Q"

i looked up the article and its sold at toys R us,we have a store in amsterdam i believe.so i can try that

I've used it and was very happy with the results. Easy to use, didn't seem to leave a residue. I'd like to try lifting the edges to see if you can get a softer edge.

Jim

i have used this method with success.
and yes the putty will leave oil residue on matt surface..so u need to put on gloss/semi-gloss surface to model prior to putty application...

here is what i have archived with my King Tiger for ardennes offensive campaign

https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/42709&page=1

Good article Roger, but I have found that Blu Tack (or Fun Tack) is much easier to come by and is a lot cheaper than Silly putty. I have never had a problem with Blu tack leaving any residue on my paintwork.

Cheers
Darren

Well something very simular is a product called poster buddies by Pritt, which you can find in most book shops.

ok.thanks for the info.i will try that out

Silly putty.... Man we are inventive aernt we?