Milliput misbehaves

Stephen White · Post by **Stephen White** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 10:22 am

Has anyone had problems with Milliput not hardening off? I've just started a new pack of silver/grey and have had two lots that have remained soft two days after mixing. After the first application refused to harden, I removed it thinking I hadn't mixed it sufficiently. For the repeat, I warmed both parts to soften them and mixed them really thoroughly. I find today, 24 hours later that I can still make a nail mark in the surface. Could this be a bum batch, does it pass its sell buy date or is there something else going on here? I'd be grateful for ideas before I bin this lot and start a new pack.

Thanks.

Stephen

Paul Morris · Post by **Paul Morris** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 11:03 am

Hi Stephen.

I don't think the sell by idea really counts for much I reckon its O.K. unless it starts to form a bit of a skin on the sticks, then I generally throw it out.
I have only ever used the silver / grey once and I had the same problem you describe even heating in a microwave prior to mixing made no difference to it, I am afraid I never found out the reason but since then I have just stuck to the standard yellow and never had the problem again?

Not much help I know but at least you know your not on your own.
Cheers Paul.

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Stephen White · Post by **Stephen White** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 12:46 pm

Paul

Great help in a way, so thanks for replying. If you've had problems, must be an issue. Just means as you say to avoid the silver/grey. So frustrating - I'm trying to finish shaping the mantlet on my Pz III and it's sitting there taking the mick.

Stephen

Fabrice Le Roux · Post by **Fabrice Le Roux** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 5:22 pm

Stephen,

I was once told by a "pro" industrial modelmaker that you have to check the shelf life of all epoxy based products as they can misbehave.

He was of the view that anything opened has a very limited pot life. New project-new materials in his view.

Superglue lasts longer if refrigerated, but don't mix it up with you eyedrops

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I'll try my pack of SilverGrey (from Proops last year) and see if it does the same.

Nice and peaceful in the shed, Stephen

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Cheers, Fabrice

Stephen White · Post by **Stephen White** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 7:11 pm

Hmmm, Fabrice, a bit quieter than Tripoli. Thanks. And I chose the Silver/grey Milliput to match my hair.

All the best.

Stephen