Prepping model surface with watered down milliput/greenstuff?

[Savanttheory]

So I got a new model in today and it is in ROUGH shape. Already hit it with the knife and files and it still seems to have a lot of inconsistent surfaces. Now I've seen in numerous threads and how to's that many individuals smooth out these surface flaws with a watered down mix of greenstuff/milliput.

I think I understand the base concept but i'd love to see the end result pre priming. Does anyone have something they've snapped a picture of at this point of the process or know of any good resources? I'd like to have some idea of the end result before I jump into it.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

[Bishop Odo]

Try ultra fine steel wool, it works great and I use it all the time to smooth out rough spots and file marks. Just keep it away from magnets.

 

[Dragonsreach]

I think I understand the base concept but i'd love to see the end result pre priming.
Does anyone have something they've snapped a picture of at this point of the process or know of any good resources?
I'd like to have some idea of the end result before I jump into it.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

I've used it a few times with good results but alas no pictures as it is (well for me at least) a messy process.
I'd recommend a jar of water and milliput rather than green stuff.
Mix the milliput and then tear off tiny bits to fill in the air bubble holes (which is what seems to be my worst case scenario) and then either brush over with water and an old disposable brush or a rubber tipped sculpting tool.

As an alternative I've also used tiny drops of PVA adhesive to fill in airbubbles in a cloak. Allowed to dry overnight and then hit with the wet & dry and its smooth ready for priming.

 

[Talion]

I do the same with PolyFiller (wall surface filler). Mix it up with some water so it becomes almost like a runney custard consistancy. Use a paintbrush to paint in the any air holes or joins.

Let it dry - if any runs on anyother part of the mini water will wash it away.

Once dry I give it a small paint over with Gloss varnish, the filler absorbs the varnish and goes rockhard. I find it cheapr than greenstuff, and more controllable.

 

[darkkis]

You might want to check out Mr. Surfacer (500, 1000, 1200). It's used a lot in the miniature modeling (tanks, aircraft etc historical stuff) circles, and it works great as a primer as well. The smaller the number, the larger the "grain size". It comes in normal glass jars and small spray cans.

 

[Einion]

Never mind, read it wrong.

Einion