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Post by Baz on Jun 4, 2008 9:59:16 GMT 1
OK guys and AFK (just did a preview........sorry it sounded gender biased...............but I'll make guys gender neutral from now on with your permission) So as not to hi-jack Davids build thread................ This maybe a very short swift thread Could someone please describe Milliput ?? Never heard of it......... Is it produced and sold universally ? Who manufactures it ? Is it available in Oz ? ...............................I want some to try ! Where can I get my hands on it ?? Sounds like its the bees knees for all modelling buffs PLEASE Baz
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Post by eric on Jun 4, 2008 10:12:11 GMT 1
Hi baz, i have used Milliput for years now, and rate it very highly.
It is like clay and comes in two parts that have to be added together in equal amounts and mixed.
It can be moulded into whatever shape you like, you can water it down to soften the consistancy, it can be sanded or drilled once hard, it's waterproof (i contacted the manufacturers personally to get THAT assurance) and can be used on plastic kits or wooden kits.
I have no idea though if it is for sale in Oz, you can find it on sale in most good model shops.
Hope this helps. Eric.
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Post by Baz on Jun 4, 2008 10:36:16 GMT 1
Sounds perfect Eric......... thank you
I want it NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Its either a 5 minute or 4 hour round trip now.... Local model shop or Melbourne
Mind you.....our font of knowledge from Canberra (Skyfire) may be able to enlighten me .....................another karma hovering
Baz
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2008 11:36:05 GMT 1
Thinks, I have seen it once or twice in a model shop that has now vanished. There are a few other places though and a few toy shops may carry it. Will have a look this week as I'm going motor hunting with it being pay week.
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Post by eric on Jun 4, 2008 12:42:18 GMT 1
It is good stuff lads, but only for smallish areas, if you are looking for a filler to use over a larger area, something that should be spread on for general smoothing, you would be better off using a car body filler or some such.
Mark recomended this and I used it to fill in at the areas where the resin parts needed to be faired in. Worked a treat.
I only used the Milliput in small areas such as round the porthole parts or small gaps in planks.
But i will probably be using it in the superstructure parts where I may need to smooth brass edges.
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Post by eric on Jun 4, 2008 13:15:51 GMT 1
Here is an example of what i usually use Milliput for. This is an unfinished Tiger tank, you can see the rippled areas on the sides, this was called 'Zimmerit', and was intended to stop magnetic mines sticking to the hull. Zimmerit was a cement like paste that Milliput was perfect to replicate.
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Post by Baz on Jun 4, 2008 13:46:02 GMT 1
That is very impressive Eric.............. Great job mate. Now all I have to do is acquire some Thank you Baz
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Post by nm on Jun 4, 2008 15:45:56 GMT 1
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Post by rem2007 on Jun 4, 2008 18:04:46 GMT 1
We have a new minigolf centre nearby called Milliputt, but you have to pay a million to putt through ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2008 5:32:24 GMT 1
LoL ;D
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Post by Baz on Jun 5, 2008 7:13:50 GMT 1
We have a new minigolf centre nearby called Milliputt, but you have to pay a million to putt through ;D ;D ;D ;D Thats about what I forked out today ................... I attempted to find some Milliput today, as I had a 2 hour meeting close to the city and then a couple of hours spare. Just got blank looks. However, a helpful sole suggested I try ‘Green Stuff” as it fitted the description. Must have seen me coming a mile away. Cost an arm and a leg, but will give it a try Description of its capabilities ‘Green Stuff is a room-temperature curing epoxy/polyamide sealant in two-part tape form. It is stable in its packaged form consisting of base and curing agent in two different tubes. The base and curing agent are of contrasting colours so that when kneaded together, complete mixing is easily observed. Green Stuff 's adhesive properties allow the artist to add detail gradually, before or after previously applied Green Stuff has fully hardened. It has excellent adhesion to stone, ceramic, metal, wood, and many plastics including vinyl. When fully hardened, it can be painted, sanded, filed, drilled, tapped, screwed, etc. To use, simply cut off an equal amount of Blue and Yellow, fold together and knead, mixing thoroughly to a uniform green colour. Green Stuff BLUE YELLOW has an extremely smooth, non-grainy texture, making it the ideal medium for sculpting intricate shape and fine detail. Once mixed, it has a work life of 90 minutes, allowing time for shaping and detailing with wet fingers or tools. Altering the mix with more blue component produces a faster, harder cure for building structures; the use of more yellow component results in a slower, softer cure for detail work.’ Baz
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Post by griffin247 on Jun 5, 2008 12:04:27 GMT 1
thats strange iam doing same effect on my tiger lol
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Post by matt on Aug 27, 2008 10:37:26 GMT 1
Eric I found some milliput at cornwall models. I purchased the standard (yellow-Grey). I have never used it before but have found it very easy to use. One problem however others in my house have become interested in it and may have found a use for it as well. so I may have to lock it up or restrict its use or it will be all gone.
Matt
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Post by eric on Aug 27, 2008 12:48:28 GMT 1
It really does have a million uses....lock it up!
I usually get the fine Milliput, very smooh and workable.
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