Squadron putty

[MikeC]

Can squadron putty be used with ABS and wood? I read a lot of things about squadron putty but it is usually about ABS.

Thanks
Mike C

[AndyKunz]

Yes. It is essentially creamy plastic. It takes a day or so to harden well (fumes to evaporate). I love it.

Make sure you get white - green is a real pain to paint over!

Andy

[MikeC]

Ok,Thanks

[Avenger]

would Bondo work the same? or any other kind of body filler?
im not asking cuz i need to know, i'm just curious!

[Drobie]

Originally posted by Avenger
would Bondo work the same? or any other kind of body filler?


Bondo and other autobody putties are much harder to sand. Squadron is a breeze to finish and is a hard enough filler for all of our body (hull) work.

[AndyKunz]

Actually, the putty Jr Branham turn me on to last year is great. Piranha Putty is great stuff.

For more info check out http://www.rumrunnerracing.com/feforums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=928

Andy

[George Pfeifer]

Try Elmer's "Fill 'N Finish" Interior Wood Filler. NOTE: DO NOT GET EXTERIOR FORMULA..It gets hard as granite.
The interior filler comes in a light (cream color) or dark (brown), it sands as easy as balsa, is water based (no fumes) hardens to a sandable point in 15 minutes (light coat). It is non-shrinking, one coat will fill most seams/gaps.
I apply it to seams and gaps with a Nylon Painters knife available at most art stores in a variety of shapes and sizes, or use a plastic squeegee.
When spread as a light coat over balsa it will fill all of the grain and leave a nice flat surface for painting. It can be thinned with water if desired.
It also adheres to metal, fiberglass and plastic, including ABS.
It will fill even the shallowest dents, I have never had it crack, or chip out, and it accepts any kind of paint or resin. For larger gaps and cracks etc, it just requires a slightly longer drying time.
Available at most Hardware/Home Improvement Stores at around $3.00 for 16 oz. Also available in smaller sizes.
I have been using it for about 10 years on all of my boats.
George

[MikeC]

Thanks for the great tip.What do you recommend for glue that will be used on wood? In the past I have used CA but it is so to hard to sand if you have excess on the wood.

[George Pfeifer]

Mike C.
I use mostly "Zap-A-GAP" (CA), but if not in a hurry for it to set up, my old standby is "AMBROID" Made by Ambroid Co. Springfield VT 05156. It should be available at most hobby shops. It has been around since the 1940's or earlier and is the only waterproof model cement that I have ever seen. I have been using it since sometime in the 1950's! It leaves a slight orange tint when it is dry. I've still got a couple of boats that I built way back then, occasionally still put in the water, and that glue has never come apart.
George

[MikeC]

I guess I will stick with CA and just be more careful with it.

Thanks

[Avenger]

i used Piranha Putty on my car! that was a ton ton ton easier than the bondo i used on the other rust spot!