Plastic putty advice

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hi all I have a Revell harrier gr1 kit in 1/32 scale , the problem is the join lines are quite big so it’s best to fill the main join lines with putty I’ve bee told so you carnt see them anymore but what is the best putty out there to use like go off quickly , rub down easily , and look nice when painted , I would be glad for any suggestions on what people have actually used and would highly recommend. Thanks I’m advance. Deano
 

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Personally I like to use Perfect Plastic Putty for that purpose.
 

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hi all I have a Revell harrier gr1 kit in 1/32 scale , the problem is the join lines are quite big so it’s best to fill the main join lines with putty I’ve bee told so you carnt see them anymore but what is the best putty out there to use like go off quickly , rub down easily , and look nice when painted , I would be glad for any suggestions on what people have actually used and would highly recommend. Thanks I’m advance. Deano
I use Perfect plastic putty. I've also used Vallejo putty. Both are easy to use and the excess can be wiped away with a moist cotton bud.
 

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For large gaps consider putting some styrene in first, before filling with whatever putty you use. It will prevent having to use and sand numerous putty applications, which will no doubt sink if the gap is too large.
 

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Another vote for Perfect Plastic Putty. Easy to sand and sands to a feathered edge.
 
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