Tamiya 87051 Quick Epoxy Putty 25g – Model Filler Plastic Metal Resin
⚡ TAMIYA 87051 EPOXY PUTTY
🏪 HOBBY HEAVEN - Your Modelling Store
⚡ When speed matters in modelling
Tamiya 87051 Epoxy Putty Quick Type is the fast-curing solution for modellers who need quick results without compromising quality.
🏃♂️ Speed comparison - Quick vs Standard
QUICK TYPE (87051)
4-6 hours cure
Perfect for detail work & quick fixes
SMOOTH TYPE (87145)
12+ hours cure
Better for large areas & extended work
⭐ Why Quick Type is perfect for detail work
⚡ Rapid cure: 4-6 hours
Get back to building faster - no overnight waiting!
🕐 Working time: 1 hour
Enough time for precise detail work without rushing
🎯 Exceptionally smooth
No lumps or bumps - perfect for fine details
🔧 Multi-material
Works on plastic, metal, wood - not PE, PP, silicone
🎯 Perfect applications for Quick Type
📋 How to use Quick Type - step by step
Cut equal amounts
of white and yellow strips (1:1 ratio)
Mix thoroughly
until uniform colour (no streaks!)
Apply to clean surface
degrease first for best adhesion
Shape with damp finger
or tools - work within 1 hour
Ready in 4-6 hours
sand and paint the same day!
📊 Technical specifications
| 🏷️ Product code | Tamiya 87051 |
|---|---|
| ⚖️ Weight | 25g (two separate components) |
| 🕒 Working time | ~1 hour at 20-25°C |
| ⚡ Initial set | ~1 hour |
| ⏰ Full cure | 4-6 hours at 20-25°C |
| 🎨 Final colour | Light grey |
| 🔧 Compatible materials | Plastic, Metal, Wood |
| ❌ Not compatible | Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Silicone, Rubber, Glass |
❓ Frequently asked questions
💡 Pro modeller tips for Quick Type
❄️ Fridge trick:
Refrigerate mixed putty to extend working time by 30-45 minutes
💧 Talc smoothing:
Light dusting of talc prevents sticking to tools
🔧 Tool prep:
Wet tools with water or thinner for smooth application
⚡ Quick batches:
Mix small amounts frequently rather than large batches
🎯 Detail work:
Use cocktail sticks and sculpting tools for fine details
🧼 Clean prep:
Degrease surfaces with isopropyl alcohol for best adhesion
🤔 Quick Type vs Smooth Type - Which to choose?
⚡ CHOOSE QUICK TYPE WHEN:
- Working on small details & repairs
- Need results same day
- Doing figure conversions
- Making equipment/accessories
- Quick seam filling
- Working in stages
🐌 CHOOSE SMOOTH TYPE WHEN:
- Working on large areas
- Need extended working time
- Sculpting big pieces
- Major modifications
- Complex figure work
- Don't mind waiting overnight
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