Mighty Putty = Milliput?

Special K · Post by **Special K** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 9:20 pm

I saw some of this stuff, "Mighty Putty", that that tv pitchman Billy Mays sells, in my walgreens. The box does not state a cure time on it, so I was wondering if this stuff could be used like Milliput, sculpted, and how long from mixing does it cure? I would normally get Milliput of the like for modelling, its just that this stuff is really close to my house and at a good price. If anyone has any experience with, and knows if it is good or bad, let me know, thanks!

Vince Hoffmann · Post by **Vince Hoffmann** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 9:05 am

They advertise in Fine Scale Modeler if that means anything.

As for the answer to your question... dunno. But since you mix the two parts, it certainly seems like an epoxy putty.

USSARCADIA · Post by **USSARCADIA** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 2:27 pm

It's probably more akin to the plumber's two-part that comes in a tube. It hardens very fast(and heats up too).

TREKKRIFFIC · Post by **TREKKRIFFIC** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 4:48 pm

I bought some of this stuff too. Haven't tried it yet. According to the TV ads you can use it to seal pressure leaks in PVC pipe which I doubt but won't know for sure until I try it out.

Lt. Z0mBe · Post by **Lt. Z0mBe** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 9:59 pm

If it's like plumber's putty, it'll be too hard to work with. This is no exaggeration: Plumber's putty will degrit your sandpaper. IT won't clog it, but it will outright strip the grit off of it due to its hardness. Also, it will dull you files faster than anything I've seen. And yes, I wet sand and file.

Use Aves.

Kenny

jxn1138 · Post by **jxn1138** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:04 pm

All Hail Aves!