David Hingtgen Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Over at ARC it seems nobody can get any of Tamiya's putties any more, even the more exotic ones. (I never did get the light-curing one, though I'd love to try it). Squadron can't get it either. What if Tamiya masking tape's next? Modeling around the world will come to a halt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noyhauser Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Over at ARC it seems nobody can get any of Tamiya's putties any more, even the more exotic ones. (I never did get the light-curing one, though I'd love to try it). Squadron can't get it either. What if Tamiya masking tape's next? Modeling around the world will come to a halt... Seriously? As much as there are better ones, I find it a good "medium grade," where I don't want to mix up some mori mori or use mr. surfacer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 Each thing has its place. For general putty, I like Tamiya basic type. Mr Surfacer is used for---well, surfacing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 It's the apocalypse I tell you the end is nigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vifam7 Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Over at ARC it seems nobody can get any of Tamiya's putties any more, even the more exotic ones. (I never did get the light-curing one, though I'd love to try it). Squadron can't get it either. What if Tamiya masking tape's next? Modeling around the world will come to a halt... I have a tube of the light-curing one. Anyone want it? It's a full tube. I'll give it away for free. I tested a drop or two's worth out and it didn't seem to cure as fast as say Mr. White Putty but what I couldn't stand about this item was the smell or fumes it was putting out. It's horrible smelling and tends to linger around. Ack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetarB Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Really? Maybe you got a bad batch? My Tamiya LC putty cures instantly on exposure to sunlight. It's awesome stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duymon Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 (edited) Scale modeling in general is a dying hobby in the US since kids would rather play games than spend their time actually making something. Guess people will now be hoarding putty or importing it from HK retailers now Edited January 25, 2008 by Duymon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I was told by the guy in the local model shop to me that his various contacts in the Supply area say that its on the comeback in the U.K. He said he was suprised when he got told but said that sales are getting better. I am still though of as a bit geeky by my friends for making models but when they need some plastic kids toy fixed or their Starwars figures cleaned and painted suddenly I'm the man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I think kids aren't building anymore, but us older guys are making up for it with a vengeance! There is always a replacement product for something on the market, even leaded petrol! - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Each thing has its place. For general putty, I like Tamiya basic type. Mr Surfacer is used for---well, surfacing. Mr Surfacer is very good primer, and touch up after the putty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share Posted January 23, 2008 And on a related note, now they're saying Mr Surfacer is going to be much harder to get in the US. Apparently since the label's all in Japanese and US Customs doesn't understand exactly what the various warnings are, they treat it like it's toxic waste now and won't allow large shipments to distributors/importers nor via US mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valk009 Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Well, most of the newer models do not really require putty anymore in a way, just take a look at all the BanDai made MG and PG kits! Only traditional and true model kits need putty and apparently the market for them are shrinking quite fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 And on a related note, now they're saying Mr Surfacer is going to be much harder to get in the US. Apparently since the label's all in Japanese and US Customs doesn't understand exactly what the various warnings are, they treat it like it's toxic waste now and won't allow large shipments to distributors/importers nor via US mail. Heh you dont need to tell me about imports into the U.S. At work they are second only to imports into Russia in P.I.T.A ratings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duymon Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 (edited) I don't really care about the spray cans, I usually only use Mr. Surfacer 500 and 1000 in the bottle for touch-ups on gaps and what-not anywho. As for tamiya putties, oh well I guess it's back to Milliput Edited January 25, 2008 by Duymon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ce25254 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I had noticed recently that Mr Surfacer was out of stock everywhere I looked online. My local shop just has a couple of cans of spray, but I wanted the liquid... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylwell Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 More than likely it's just undergoing another labeling change to meet US standards like the paint went through a few years back. Gunze is probably having to do that same with their supplies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 "WARNING - This product is known in the state of California to cause cancer" - but no where else ... - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 "WARNING - This product is known in the state of California to cause cancer" - but no where else ... - MT That and the almost compulsary "this product may contain nuts" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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