Hadier Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Hi guys, I was wondering how would you go about filling pinholes and just overall roughness from sanding i am working on a GW 09 games day mini and i don't want to screw this up it is metal. I have another model that I am testing on I used a brush on sealer and mixed a wash into it to help dye the sealer should i just do this or buy milliput and if i should buy milliput what type i was thinking superfine as i have heard people complaining it becomes a paste almost i am thinking that would be a good thing for solving my issue. i would post pics but as its all just bare metal it won't come out. thank you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Lurker Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Hi Hadier! I use one of two ways to deal with pitting. Standard Grade Milliput, the yellow/gray stuff (used as a wash) for large areas or Vallejo Gloss Varnish if I am already in the middle of painting and it's just a tiny spot that I missed during prep. I was one of the folks who does not like the Superfine Milliput. I have tried to use it for washes, but it absorbs too much water to quickly breaking into an almost cottage cheesey mess. The standard grade is firmer and bleeds into the wash water slower and hence makes a more homogenous mix. I mix a little bitty bit of the Milliput, about the size of a pea, and stick it to the top of a bottle cap or something. Using the back end of a brush make a deep dimple in the center of the Milliput ball and add a drop of water. Stir it (use a cruddy brush) till you get a milky looking wash. Then brush it on in layers. You have to let it dry completely before you can sand and smooth it. Go slowly though, because it is easy to find yourself rushing it and over apply. Then it pools in places you don't want it to and obscures details in the sculpt. Good Luck! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadier Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 thank you very much i will try and see if anyone locally has any thats not 30 miles away all of my FLGS are GW's uggh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inarah Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I mix a little bitty bit of the Milliput, about the size of a pea, and stick it to the top of a bottle cap or something. Using the back end of a brush make a deep dimple in the center of the Milliput ball and add a drop of water. I have done the same thing with Vallejo plastic putty, which is what our local store carries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Lurker Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Yeah, I love that stuff too! Sometimes it's kinda hard for me to find though. 'Course I can't even get my ?F?LGS to carry RMS or Vallejo... and the minimal GW they carry is usually dried and rubbery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadier Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 Ok, so i just bought some standard grade is the ball of putty supposed to actually breakdown or do i just jab at it and brush on the water that come off it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Lurker Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 It's not supposed to break off in pieces, just swirl your junk brush around inside the dimple till your water gets milky and apply that slurry in thin layers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Lead Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Hi guys, I was wondering how would you go about filling pinholes and just overall roughness from sanding i am working on a GW 09 games day mini and i don't want to screw this up it is metal. I have another model that I am testing on I used a brush on sealer and mixed a wash into it to help dye the sealer should i just do this or buy milliput and if i should buy milliput what type i was thinking superfine as i have heard people complaining it becomes a paste almost i am thinking that would be a good thing for solving my issue. i would post pics but as its all just bare metal it won't come out. thank you all. Usually I'd say take it back for a replacement, but that probably isn't going to be possible with this limited ed. mini... I haven't used the Vallejo Plastic Putty yet, but it comes highly recommended by Aaron Lovejoy. I have used Liquitex matte or gel medium to fill pinholes. Just thin a little with water and brush it on. It may take a few applications but it self-levels and fills the pinholes. I did this on the bomber Sophie's wings for my RCon entry. Another Liquitex product is mentioned here, though I haven't used it so YMMV: http://www.antsnest.net/Garage/Pinholes.php To combat roughness you can also gently polish the mini with steel wool (very fine grade) or some fine brass wire (like Dremel brushes, etc.) Another thing to try is metal polish with an old toothbrush. Later, Laszlo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadier Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 actually i tryed a brss brush and thats one reason i have to milliput it. it put some scratches into it but its working i just had to do a few layers you know "paint" the slurry on, let it dry and keep going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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