Anyone used this? (Liquid Green Stuff)

[ColtheReaver]

http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId&prodId=prod1380020a

Liquid greenstuff...anyone had any experience with this or something similar?

 

[finn17]

GWs answer to the casting problems of Finecast...

 

[freakinacage]

Part of me is tempted to give it a try but experience suggests that I will find a better product, cheaper elsewhere

 

[krom1415]

haha, i just this minute tried it on GW finecast Bragg the Gutsman who has some bad casting indents, and bubbles,
and it looks good so far will update when its dry

 

[Baz]

sounds very much like the Vallejo water based filler with green added.

 

[Wicksy]

Cant you do a similar thing with milliput and water slurry?

 

[UselesswizarD]

Yes, and probably much cheaper too.

 

[Avelorn]

Up till now I've used milliput+water but I'm really interested in seeing how well this works.

 

[Ritual]

I've been using a similar product that's been available from Vallejo for years and years. It's ok for some stuff, whereas for other things I prefer using a proper putty.

 

[Colonel Shofer]

Dreadfleet & liquid green
http://targetpaint.blogspot.com/2011/10/deadfleet-liquid-green.html

CS

 

[Avelorn]

I've been using a similar product that's been available from Vallejo for years and years. It's ok for some stuff, whereas for other things I prefer using a proper putty.

Do you mean the plastic putty thing? I didn't like that stuff at all. Hope it's not too similar.

 

[Ritual]

Do you mean the plastic putty thing? I didn't like that stuff at all. Hope it's not too similar.

Yes, I think so... It has similar properties as Col Shofer described in his blog. It shrinks. So, it works for small things, like tiny air bubbles in resin, or mild roughness in surfaces. But anything more substantial needs a proper putty. And, since it is quite rare that a mini I paint doesn't need any putty at all, I might as well use putty for the small stuff as well and be certain of a good result. I don't think it is a product you actually need, but if you happen to have it, it has its uses.

 

[Avelorn]

Yes, I think so... It has similar properties as Col Shofer described in his blog. It shrinks. So, it works for small things, like tiny air bubbles in resin, or mild roughness in surfaces. But anything more substantial needs a proper putty. And, since it is quite rare that a mini I paint doesn't need any putty at all, I might as well use putty for the small stuff as well and be certain of a good result. I don't think it is a product you actually need, but if you happen to have it, it has its uses.

Ok, thanks. I think most stuff that arent epoxy or need to be baked shrinks.The issue I had with plastic putty (it was quite some time since I used it though and IIRC only once) is that I found it difficult to get a super smooth finish when it was dry. Small clumps came out when I sanded it. Could be my technique though! I'll see if I can dig up the old bottle, do some testings, and perhaps save myself some money.

 

[noneedforaname]

I'm gonna be trying this out on a malifauxs warpig as soon as I get a spare five minutes and I'll let you all know how I get on.

 

[Ritual]

The issue I had with plastic putty (it was quite some time since I used it though and IIRC only once) is that I found it difficult to get a super smooth finish when it was dry. Small clumps came out when I sanded it. Could be my technique though!

That seems to be an issue with the Citadel stuff as well, judging from various blog posts about it. I will keep using Magic Sculp and Milliput washes for most things, and only use the plastic putty for really small things. Actually, the best purpose I've found for the stuff is when you notice forgotten defects after you have primed and started painting a mini. Then, I find, the plastic putty can help to at least make the defects less visible.

 

[Aircav]

Another product I've come across in my plastic modelling experience is 'Mr Surfacer'. It's made by a Japanese company called Gunze Sangyo that produces a large range of modelling paints and other products. It's available from various hobby suppliers in the UK (and USA I assume). As a liquid filler, I find the '500' variety to give an excellent, sandable finish for small seams, pits, and imperfections. Worth a try if you're looking for a product of this type.

http://www.swannysmodels.com/Surfacer.html

cheers,
-AC-