Using Joint Compound?

[MMorelock66]

I've seen some photos of sets using Joint Compound for many purposes. So I got a question for the diorama builders here.

Ever use it?
Pros/Cons?


Any and all comments will be appreciated.

 

[G.I.*EDDIE]

Joint compound?...the stuff for filling cracks/seams in drywalls?

 

[MMorelock66]

Yeah! I've heard of people using it for set purposes. I think Scruffyronin on here uses it...

 

[K-Tiger]

Probably use it on dios as stucco.

 

[MMorelock66]

This is where I picked the tip up.

http://www.onesixthwarriors.com/for...l-how-make-cheap-easy-wall-dio-lots-pics.html

 

[G.I.*EDDIE]

One of the posters there, customcreator is a member here as well...

 

[Joerhyno]

I've used it in the past. Takes forever to dry!!! Best bet is to use it in thin layers. Don't use a hair dryer either to quick dry it. It'll crack that way.

 

[Fled74]

In the UK and Australia, we have something similar called Polyfilla. It's waterbased, mixes well with white PVA glue and dries fairly quickly when spread thin.

I've used it to fill the cut edges of corrugated cardboard walls, and it makes decent small-scale water ripples (when painted, of course).

 

[MMorelock66]

Applied a layer to some Styrofoam, will update when progress happens.

 

[The Willoughbian]

I use it all the time. There are all kinds of stuff you can do with it. Filling seams, shaping, adding texture, making a nice smooth surface, crushing it up for rubble, whatever you can think of really. It's staple for diorama building. Wood fill is useful too, but doesn't sand as easy.

The one big "con" is the dust from sanding. I keep a small shop vac handy when I'm sanding. I learned that blowing the dust off just gets it everywhere.

 

[starwarsgeek]

A trick to use instead of sanding is to wipe it down with a wet sponge. LOT less mess but a nice smooth finish

 

[Joerhyno]

I just lick it off, just as easy and a quick snack all in one.

 

[fogger1138]

I use it on dios to fill holes a lot.

 

[Videoviper]

Built this a while back just trying to learn how to.

The putty will make it heavy so account for that if needed.

Silent castle jail.