Putty

Essential Gap Filling and Surface Preparation

Model putty represents one of the most critical materials in achieving professional-quality scale model finishes, enabling modelers to eliminate the visible seams, gaps, and imperfections that distinguish amateur builds from exhibition-worthy masterpieces. This comprehensive collection from industry leaders Mr. Hobby, Tamiya, and Vallejo provides specialized putty formulations addressing every gap-filling scenario encountered in scale modeling. From hairline seams between fuselage halves to substantial gaps in poorly fitting aftermarket parts, from surface imperfections requiring fine filling to structural modifications demanding sculptable epoxy compounds, these professional-grade putties deliver the adhesion, workability, and sandability necessary for seamless integration with surrounding plastic surfaces. The collection spans solvent-based putties that chemically bond with styrene plastic, water-based formulations offering reduced odor and easy cleanup, and two-part epoxy systems providing structural strength for major modifications and scratch-building projects across aviation, naval, armor, and automotive modeling subjects.

White Putty and Dissolved Putty Systems

Traditional white putty forms the foundation of seam-filling operations in scale modeling, with Mr. Hobby White Putty and Mr. White Putty R representing refined formulations optimized for different application scenarios. These solvent-based putties feature creamy consistency that spreads smoothly into seams and gaps, chemically bonding with polystyrene plastic for permanent adhesion. Tamiya Basic Type Putty and Tamiya White Putty deliver similar performance characteristics with slightly different working properties, allowing modelers to select formulations matching their preferred application techniques and drying time requirements. White putties excel at filling seams between major assemblies like wing-to-fuselage joints, hull halves on naval models, and body panel gaps on automotive kits. Mr. Dissolved Putty introduces thinned consistency ideal for filling fine surface imperfections, panel line corrections, and subtle surface irregularities where standard putty proves too thick. This specialized formulation flows into microscopic gaps and surface texture variations, creating ultra-smooth foundations for subsequent sanding and painting operations. Vallejo Plastic Putty in 17ml and 20ml tubes offers water-based alternative with reduced solvent odor, particularly valuable for modelers working in confined spaces or those sensitive to traditional solvent-based putty fumes.

Epoxy Putty for Structural Applications

Two-part epoxy putties expand modeling possibilities beyond simple gap filling into structural modifications, scratch-building, and major reconstruction projects. Mr. Epoxy Putty High Density Type delivers maximum strength and minimal shrinkage for load-bearing applications, perfect for reinforcing weak joints, creating structural modifications, and building custom components that must withstand handling stress. This formulation machines and sands like plastic once cured, accepting paint and detail work identically to kit plastic. Mr. Epoxy Putty Super Lightweight Type offers dramatically reduced weight while maintaining excellent workability, ideal for large-volume filling operations, creating custom fairings on aircraft models, building up armor plate on military vehicles, and sculpting organic shapes where weight considerations matter. The lightweight formulation proves particularly valuable for competition models where weight limits apply and for large-scale projects where standard putty weight becomes prohibitive. The Mr. SSP Putty Set provides complete putty solution with specialized applicators and finishing tools. These epoxy systems cure independently of solvent evaporation, enabling thick applications without shrinkage concerns that plague solvent-based putties in deep gaps. Professional modelers integrate these putty systems with precision cutting tools from our Saws & Blades collection for part preparation and surface finishing techniques from our Polishing collection, creating comprehensive workflows that deliver seamless, professional results across all modeling scales and complexity levels.