I have found recently that if I use all purpose wall filler (spackle) from a pound shop along with cheap superglue over the filler to toughen it up then sand I can get most gaps to cover nicely. Without the superglue, the sand paper can sometimes eat into the filler and make the gap noticeable again.
As a cabinet builder for over 20 years.. the white paste wood filler will shrink and can crack as well.. glazing spot putty won't and here is some FYI when you use the wood filler.. keep a wet sponge handy... you can wipe the white putty and will smooth it with a lot less sanding...
Hi Dad. I use Selleys Spakfilla Rapid in my models. When I first came to Sydney Australia in the early 90’s I noticed that due to the clay soil, extreme changes in temperature created cracks in the internal arched doorways. Selleys Spakfilla Rapid was the only product to create a great finish but was also elastic enough for seasonal movements. It does dry a little chalky but it sands well and takes a proper paint finish.
Never thought of using wood filler to fill in gaps. This was a great idea plus a bit less expensive compared to the milliput. The amount you get in the tub is great also. Great video, loved it.
I've heard great things about wood filler! I've also heard of a technique to turn wood filler into filler primer. Basically you just take wood filler + mixing medium (I think gloss floor polished was used) + thinner (not sure about ratios). As long as the wood filler is water soluble and thinned down enough it can be sprayed through an airbrush. Pretty cool application, though if I need filler primer I'll just use a spray can of it so I haven't tried this.
Yea it stinks I’d imagine not very good for lungs and stuff if you do spray it. But a spray can of filler primer is probably just as good to be honest. Really was sceptical about this at first. But it’s really great stuff for me.
A channel called Star Forge has a recipe and video for taking wood filler and making it into a sprayable filler. Works pretty well but it’s more for larger props and needs to be sprayed out of a lvlp gun. Also has a recipe for a pretty decent acrylic thinner.
wow super value video, liked and subscribed, thank you! Found "quick filler for roofs" in my local shop for 5 euro, 1 kg, while milliputty costs 7 euro (10 with shipping) and is 0.114 kg. And I only need filler for smooth surface and wavy sides from fdm print, will try tomorrow.
Oh, this is awesome. I recently got into 3-D printing and I want to start making my own figures and now I know how I can fill the gaps. I’m definitely gonna use this method.
I used to use wood filler a lot on my larger props like helmets before moving to glazing spot putty but never really thought about using it on the figure models, awesome vid 👍🏼
I do use a similar product ‘ stucco in pasto’. Which is basically the same thing but it doesn’t stink. Till now is still works great but only time will tell if maybe cracks will show.
Yes, wood filler works great!!! Back when I've built models. Depending on the gaps size I've used CA glue, wood filler, bondo, and of course the hobby products. Green stuff, tester's putty and Tamiya's putty. Not only this video is informative but best part, my name was mentioned...LOL
Haha man I have built many different types of models including scale models that I flew with remote controls. And there’s always something for the job. The hobby stuff usually works well but costs so much more because it’s for hobby but general purpose stuff from the hardware isn’t specialised so costs so much less. Hopefully I don’t mess up the pronunciation!
Great vid bud, and good cost effective way. Love using wood filler, just so much easier in sanding and hits the gaps well. Keep up the great content bud
You can get epoxie sculpt or magic sculpt in a 1lb pack (8oz hardener / 8oz resin). Pretty much the same thing as milliput just larger quantities, which ends up costing less per oz.
Great video! Not so much a gap filling question Brent but can you suggest a product to repair broken parts. Need like a pilable putty like thingy that hardens enough to sand. and paint. Thanks Buddy!
That sounds like you need milliput. Theo part epoxy putty that hardens and can be sanded. It’s not strong for flying parts together but if you made the part then glued it in it’s good!
What advice would you give for dealing with support holes? Sand em into shape or fill em or both? Did I miss a video where you touched on this? Appreciate the work
Thanks for the video, I actually bought milliput after watching the other video, I have one question, however, how does it look after you prime the figure? I mean, is it noticeable that you filled a gap? 'Cause that happened to me this week after I filled a gap with milliput, so I'm not sure what should I be doing to smooth it out.
Noob question: I have an fdm printer (Creator Pro 2) and want to start printing and painting such statues. Judging by the size of your prints you also do them on an fdm printer (correct me if I'm wrong). If yes, are you smoothing them in any way beforehand?
how do you clean the residue afterwards? do you sand it after it dries?. Nice tip btw. do you fill yours prints with something to make it stronger? i as thinking of filling it with fine sand..
I didn’t fill anything just wood filler in the gap and sanded once dry. To be fair I’ve used milliput all this time and that stuff is pretty brittle so it’s very comparable
great video i think you will go a long way if you carry on . can i suggest turning the music down to match your voice . this can be done nearly automatically in adobe premier or DaVinci resolve (free version). it seems like you're trying to shout over it .
@@Groundeffected ☺️ I meant to say incredible*. Great content, I just started 3d printing models and need to learn how to paint them😂 …and everything else I guess as well
Mix the filler with flour thicken it up and it's easily sculpt able. If you do have some sawdust laying around that works too. Great to see you've put those liquid mask brushes to good use too. Lol.
Hey, I love your channel! Keep pursuing your dream and keep making videos, I would sub to your patron but I have no money lol 😂. Keep it up tho I’ll be watching every video I can
You don’t have to sub! This comment is support enough not everyone can afford it and that’s fair! But the content will always be free here so enjoy dude! Thanks for watching!! Make sure to like …..or dislike 🐬
Not saying I disliked this video, but it is a helpful tool. Sometimes, while you enjoy a creator/channel, you come across a video that is total rubbish and it's good that they learn to keep their subscribers engaged. That's just my two cents though. Love the filler tip!
Firstly thank you for watching. What would you say, in your opinion would make the video better? Interested in making my videos as good as they can be so your input is definitely taken on board as with everyone’s
The most humorous part of this video is that you have never used that filler for it's intended purposes. So obviously house painting is not a painting you have yet to master!
Awesome. I would like to see a preperation video. Picking a model off the supports and fill, wet sand your models too. Basically showing us the level you prepare your models to for painting. It won't be the most sexy video but it would be really useful.
I have found recently that if I use all purpose wall filler (spackle) from a pound shop along with cheap superglue over the filler to toughen it up then sand I can get most gaps to cover nicely.
Without the superglue, the sand paper can sometimes eat into the filler and make the gap noticeable again.
As a cabinet builder for over 20 years.. the white paste wood filler will shrink and can crack as well.. glazing spot putty won't and here is some FYI when you use the wood filler.. keep a wet sponge handy... you can wipe the white putty and will smooth it with a lot less sanding...
Hi Dad. I use Selleys Spakfilla Rapid in my models. When I first came to Sydney Australia in the early 90’s I noticed that due to the clay soil, extreme changes in temperature created cracks in the internal arched doorways. Selleys Spakfilla Rapid was the only product to create a great finish but was also elastic enough for seasonal movements.
It does dry a little chalky but it sands well and takes a proper paint finish.
Never thought of using wood filler to fill in gaps. This was a great idea plus a bit less expensive compared to the milliput. The amount you get in the tub is great also. Great video, loved it.
I've heard great things about wood filler! I've also heard of a technique to turn wood filler into filler primer. Basically you just take wood filler + mixing medium (I think gloss floor polished was used) + thinner (not sure about ratios). As long as the wood filler is water soluble and thinned down enough it can be sprayed through an airbrush. Pretty cool application, though if I need filler primer I'll just use a spray can of it so I haven't tried this.
Yea it stinks I’d imagine not very good for lungs and stuff if you do spray it. But a spray can of filler primer is probably just as good to be honest. Really was sceptical about this at first. But it’s really great stuff for me.
A channel called Star Forge has a recipe and video for taking wood filler and making it into a sprayable filler. Works pretty well but it’s more for larger props and needs to be sprayed out of a lvlp gun. Also has a recipe for a pretty decent acrylic thinner.
That sometimes happens but il just go over the seems again till it’s full covered/flat.
wow super value video, liked and subscribed, thank you! Found "quick filler for roofs" in my local shop for 5 euro, 1 kg, while milliputty costs 7 euro (10 with shipping) and is 0.114 kg. And I only need filler for smooth surface and wavy sides from fdm print, will try tomorrow.
THANK YOU! Dude I have had so much trouble with the gaps/holes I had no idea what to do about them. Thanks for sharing the info on what to use
Oh, this is awesome. I recently got into 3-D printing and I want to start making my own figures and now I know how I can fill the gaps. I’m definitely gonna use this method.
If you mix milliputt with alcohol you can paint it on as well. Fill the big gaps up with it normally then use it as a putty/slurry over the top.
I’m sure I said that in this video? Or it was another one but I’ve showed that before, works really good like that.
@@Groundeffected I did see that in another video of yours! Thank you for your videos, I love your style!
Wood filler definitely has its uses. Glad to see the channel growing!!
Thanks dude. I’m glad we growing too!!
I used to use wood filler a lot on my larger props like helmets before moving to glazing spot putty but never really thought about using it on the figure models, awesome vid 👍🏼
I never thought of it till it was mentioned in the last gap filling video. But now it’s gonna fill a gap I had in the gap filling department
I do use a similar product ‘ stucco in pasto’. Which is basically the same thing but it doesn’t stink. Till now is still works great but only time will tell if maybe cracks will show.
Yes, wood filler works great!!! Back when I've built models. Depending on the gaps size I've used CA glue, wood filler, bondo, and of course the hobby products. Green stuff, tester's putty and Tamiya's putty. Not only this video is informative but best part, my name was mentioned...LOL
Haha man I have built many different types of models including scale models that I flew with remote controls. And there’s always something for the job. The hobby stuff usually works well but costs so much more because it’s for hobby but general purpose stuff from the hardware isn’t specialised so costs so much less. Hopefully I don’t mess up the pronunciation!
Great vid bud, and good cost effective way. Love using wood filler, just so much easier in sanding and hits the gaps well. Keep up the great content bud
Thanks dude. Yea. Really great way to fill a gap that was needed haha
Iv had good results so far mixing Resin with Baby powder until very thick, it sets with UV light in seconds and is rock hard.
You can get epoxie sculpt or magic sculpt in a 1lb pack (8oz hardener / 8oz resin). Pretty much the same thing as milliput just larger quantities, which ends up costing less per oz.
Good to know. Wonder if it’s cheap enough in uk. I mean everything is almost twice the price over here.
I've tried Filler before and I find Epoxy Sculpt to be my main goto now, it's just so much better imho.
One way that can be used to make milliput a bit cheaper is mixing with plastiline 1/3 of plastiline into the mix works well
Good idea. I like.
Great video! Not so much a gap filling question Brent but can you suggest a product to repair broken parts. Need like a pilable putty like thingy that hardens enough to sand. and paint. Thanks Buddy!
That sounds like you need milliput. Theo part epoxy putty that hardens and can be sanded. It’s not strong for flying parts together but if you made the part then glued it in it’s good!
What advice would you give for dealing with support holes? Sand em into shape or fill em or both? Did I miss a video where you touched on this? Appreciate the work
I just uploaded a video that is pretty much about this.
@@Groundeffected that was pretty good timing on my part. Thanks
@@pmpnak1238 hahaha yea. The universe has its ways haha 😂
Using wood filler is a great tip!
Really is glad I found this out!!!
Solid video, dude! I’ll have to give that filler a try! 🤘🏼
Thanks dude. Yea I am pretty happy so far with its capabilities
What paintbrush did you use? I’m assuming it was easy to clean? Did it impact the quality of the brush after cleaned?
Thanks for the video, I actually bought milliput after watching the other video, I have one question, however, how does it look after you prime the figure? I mean, is it noticeable that you filled a gap? 'Cause that happened to me this week after I filled a gap with milliput, so I'm not sure what should I be doing to smooth it out.
Yea I use water and a tool to smooth it out and sand it when it’s dry
I just use resin mixed with baby powder and blast it with UV
could you use that cem metal stuff witch you get from like pound-land
Um. I dunno. I’ll keep my eye out for it and if I see some I’ll try it but I dunno that stuff 🤷🏻♂️
Noob question: I have an fdm printer (Creator Pro 2) and want to start printing and painting such statues. Judging by the size of your prints you also do them on an fdm printer (correct me if I'm wrong). If yes, are you smoothing them in any way beforehand?
All my characters are done on a resin machine. Even the really large ones. Fdm only for very simple bases. And then I sand them ☺️
how do you clean the residue afterwards? do you sand it after it dries?. Nice tip btw. do you fill yours prints with something to make it stronger? i as thinking of filling it with fine sand..
I didn’t fill anything just wood filler in the gap and sanded once dry. To be fair I’ve used milliput all this time and that stuff is pretty brittle so it’s very comparable
Cool video as always! What do you think about air drying clay instead?
I imagine that would work just as well. Probably more expensive though. And also long wait times for drying. But would work.
great video i think you will go a long way if you carry on . can i suggest turning the music down to match your voice . this can be done nearly automatically in adobe premier or DaVinci resolve (free version). it seems like you're trying to shout over it .
This i is a a pretty old video. At the beginning of my learning curve. I think my latest videos are a better representation of my skill
does it affect the paint job with either lacquer or acrylic paints? thanks for the tips
Ive experimented with air dry clay. Works decently. Powdery tho. Nothing water cant clean
Do you have videos on how you print your figures? I know you mostly cover Painting
There’s a printing playlist. I don’t do too many of them as they usually don’t do very well on here…
Incre channel ! I really love your sense of humour 😉👍
Thank you. And thanks for watching
@@Groundeffected ☺️ I meant to say incredible*. Great content, I just started 3d printing models and need to learn how to paint them😂 …and everything else I guess as well
6:47 you're welcome lmao
Lol had me laughing Even
hi do you have the link?
Where is the STL from?
From 3d wicked!
Mix the filler with flour thicken it up and it's easily sculpt able. If you do have some sawdust laying around that works too.
Great to see you've put those liquid mask brushes to good use too. Lol.
lol this brushes are better suited to this than liquid mask hahaha. Thanks for watching!
Another informative video
Thanks very much my dude.
Hey, I love your channel! Keep pursuing your dream and keep making videos, I would sub to your patron but I have no money lol 😂. Keep it up tho I’ll be watching every video I can
You don’t have to sub! This comment is support enough not everyone can afford it and that’s fair! But the content will always be free here so enjoy dude! Thanks for watching!! Make sure to like …..or dislike 🐬
ok so what is it called?
The one I got is just all purpose ready mixed filler that what it’s called
I knew when I commented that it would help
First and wood filler are two different types of fish.
Aww yeah! Wood filler :P sometimes the stupid cheap options are the best haha
Man. Only took me this long. Because the groot base needed so much filling no way i had enough milliput. So was perfect time to try it.
@@Groundeffected lets be honest. you just wanted to use wood filler on the wood character because its the right thing to do :P
@@ashthundercliffe it really was the right thing to do.
Not saying I disliked this video, but it is a helpful tool. Sometimes, while you enjoy a creator/channel, you come across a video that is total rubbish and it's good that they learn to keep their subscribers engaged. That's just my two cents though. Love the filler tip!
Firstly thank you for watching. What would you say, in your opinion would make the video better? Interested in making my videos as good as they can be so your input is definitely taken on board as with everyone’s
The most humorous part of this video is that you have never used that filler for it's intended purposes. So obviously house painting is not a painting you have yet to master!
Haha 😂
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Good stuff phil. You show that contrast!
Awesome. I would like to see a preperation video. Picking a model off the supports and fill, wet sand your models too. Basically showing us the level you prepare your models to for painting. It won't be the most sexy video but it would be really useful.
Ok. I’ll try make a video like this soon as I can