Vallejo plastic putty for wood models

[Dolphin-striker]

I am new to this hobby. I am building the Muscongus Bay lobster smack. The folks at Model Shipways recommend plastic wood to fill in the gaps in the hull planking. I tried that but I also found this Vallejo plastic putty. I found it works better in small spaces. Is there a reason I should not be using this on wood. It seems to be for plastic models 

[Keith Black]

 Firstly, welcome to MSW, DS. Secondly, IMHO, Vallejo plastic putty is dang near useless on wood models. I wouldn't use it as planking filler. 

[Dr PR]

I use Squadron White Putty to fill small gaps that will be painted (it is white and stands out like a sore thumb if not painted).

 

If you are filling larger gaps and cracks in hull planking there are better fillers. There was a lengthy discussion on the Forum a month or two ago about how to make wood fillers using sanding dust from the wood you are using and mixing it with something like white school glue (Elmer's Glue All or similar) that dries colorless. Smear the paste into the cracks and sand it after it dries.

 

If the gaps are pretty wide (1 mm or 0.039 inch) I just shave off a thin strip of wood, taper the ends as necessary, and glue it into the crack. Use the same wood that you are planking the hull with and the filler will not be noticeable.

[paul ron]

my carpentry experiance, ive always used elmers wood putty. it doesnt shrink, its very easily sanded and holds to wood very well. 

 

as mentioned above, wide gaps should be fitted with wood as best as you can, then use the putty as a finish coat to seal smaller gaps. 

 

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Elmer-s-4-oz-Carpenter-s-Wood-Filler-155876/311643947

 

 

Edited yesterday at 12:26 PM by paul ron