In case you haven't tried it............

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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I was at my local hardware store recently to get a small container of drywall compound to fill cracks, etc. They didn’t have anything under an 8 lb. bucket-way too much, but I did find “Lightweight” spackling compound. I bought a small tub of it to try. here’s what I found;

  1. It IS extremely lightweight (container feels empty) and has the consistancy smilar to (sugar) cake frosting;
  2. It is extremely workable-you can smooth it almost immediatley after application with just a little water on your finger or a cloth without “pulling up” the working spot;
  3. No matter how thick you put it on, it doesn’t crack when setting;
  4. The manufacturer syas it can be painted immediately with a latex or acrylic paint but must be dry for oil base.
  5. It has a million uses on teh layout, especially filling holes and divots.
  6. It dries bright white.
  7. Did I mention it was extremely lightweight?

I use it for so many things on the layout I couldn’t list them-but mainly for blending connections of scenery base and filling in rock mold gaps.

Try it!

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I use it as gap filler on my extruded foam scenery. I also used it to smooth out areas I worked with a rasp that left a very rough surface. Works great.

Regards

Ed

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I got a tub of it at Wally world but hav’nt opened it yet…Cox 47

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I have a tub I bought for drywall work on the house, and you can color me convinced: I’m planning on slathering it over the wooden form of an arch bridge, scribing stonework into it, and painting it.

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Hmmm? Thankx for the tip! Didn’t know it came ready mixed. I have used Joint compound for years and it has worked well except that it doesn’t take light washes of color as well as hydrocal. I will give spackling coumpound a try.

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I’ve been useing it for years(RED DEVIL), It is realy great ! if you use the plaster cloth ,it fills it in nice!!![^][:D]
JIM

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They call me Tater Mountain–

foam and drywall mud.