milliput alternative?

[Galron]

Anyone know a decent affordable alternative to milliput for building terrain? I have tried various air drying clays to no avail, they just dont stick to mdf or fiber board even when the board is roughed up. Milliput is frikking expensive for the two little rolls you get.

[ranulf the revenant]

what are you trying to build exactly? Maybe try something like paper-maché or wood modeling compound? There is stuff in my German hardware store that works quite well, it's called "plastiform". It's essentially ground up wood, which you can mix with water...

[pawl]

Is it for building up the ground textures? If so this video might help. The whole thing is worth a watch, but about 7 minutes in is the relevant bit. =]

 

Edit: helps if I link the video!

https://youtu.be/LprxqTHHItg

Edited October 19, 2021 by pawl

[Bung]

Anyone know a decent affordable alternative to milliput for building terrain? I have tried various air drying clays to no avail, they just dont stick to mdf or fiber board even when the board is roughed up. Milliput is frikking expensive for the two little rolls you get.

If i sculpt in miniatures i use a drop of superglue to hold the putty in place.

You could try the same with your cheap putty and some MDF.

[Galron]

I am mostly using milliput for terrain like roads and rivers. I havent actually started the rivers yet since 5 sections of roads just doing the edges and spots in the middle used up 90% of the two little tubes. I still have three more road sections to go.

 

$15 for two small tubes seems quite expensive, is there another source that sells it cheaper?

[ranulf the revenant]

I mean... there are also other kinds of 2 part puttys which are intended to be used for household repairs. So there might be a cheaper alternative at the hardware store. The stuff I found so far was only slightly cheaper though...

Maybe the stuff which is used to fill in the gaps in hard wood floor...

[Firedrake Cordova]

I am mostly using milliput for terrain like roads and rivers. ...  is there another source that sells it cheaper?

I've seen people use tile grout, "spackle", and similar for that kind of task. Luke's APS on YouTube might be worth a look? :)

[pawl]

 

 

I am mostly using milliput for terrain like roads and rivers. ... is there another source that sells it cheaper?

I've seen people use tile grout, "spackle", and similar for that kind of task.

might be worth a look? :)

It was one of Luke's videos that I forgot to link in my post above (and have just edited in) - he sells his own variety now, but has in the past used and talked about variations on the same products. Edited October 19, 2021 by pawl

[sarabando]

plaster/filler, expanding foam or using XPS foam and a hot wire cutter.

[Firedrake Cordova]

I've not read it, but based on the content on their YouTube channel, the Terrain Tutor's book might be worth a read, too.

 

https://store.warlordgames.com/products/terrain-essentials

[Galron]

 Problem is he is still using milliput lol. The dude must have stock in the product or they send him product for promoting it. I would have picked up the book but its $25 shipping to the US for a $39 dollar book. I can watch the Youtube videos though

Edited October 20, 2021 by Galron

[Firedrake Cordova]

Problem is he is still using milliput lol. The dude must have stock in the product or they send him product for promoting it.

Ah, can't say I noticed that, but I've not been watching closely recently.

 

I would have picked up the book but its $25 shipping to the US for a $39 dollar book.

That sucks. There is a PDF version available, if you're interested.

[Arkhanist]

I am mostly using milliput for terrain like roads and rivers. I havent actually started the rivers yet since 5 sections of roads just doing the edges and spots in the middle used up 90% of the two little tubes. I still have three more road sections to go.

 

$15 for two small tubes seems quite expensive, is there another source that sells it cheaper?

Magic sculpt is a 2-part epoxy putty that I prefer instead of greenstuff, but also comes in 1lb and 5lb tubs e.g.. In that quantity it's intended for sculpting etc, but would work just as well for terrain and should be substantially cheaper in bulk than milliput in the US, as it's made by an american company, Wesco.

 

It's also worth pointing out milliput is made in the UK and comes in various grades. The 'standard' yellow/grey is the cheapest, while superfine white is a finer grain and more expensive. Standard milliput is generally the cheapest 'named' epoxy putty in the UK, which is one reason Luke Aps uses it, but I suspect going across the Atlantic adds to the cost - it's only £3 to £4 for 4 oz in the UK.

Edited October 30, 2021 by Arkhanist

[Emurian]

Aquascape epoxy is very cheap (6E for this box) and is just as good as greenstuff when your making terrain pieces. I am pretty sure this is what you are looking for.