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I want to fill in the panel lines on some space marine armor. Would the liquid greenstuff work to do this? If not, or if there is an easier way, let me know!

Thanks

Keith

Liquid greenstuff might work, but I don't have it and don't run SM so I wouldn't know the effect. Most of the panel lines are meant to be there, why would you want to remove them?

Should work, as would Vallejo's Plastic Putty or the solvent-based equivalents (Squadron Green/White, etc.). The water-based putties (LGS/Vallejo) shrink as they dry, so you may need to apply in layers or overfill and sand it flush after curing (be sure to let it cure fully - if you mess with it while it's merely dry, you'll peel it off instead of abrading it down).

There are plenty of other ways to do it, of course. Two-part epoxy putties (GS, Milliput, etc.) would allow you to sculpt the surface smooth and be done with it - no second application or sanding necessary. If you want a cheaper option (you probably have the materials handy), coat the line in CA (super)glue and sprinkle baking soda over it, then file down the hardened filler (this method may be a bit crude for grooves this tiny, though - works well on vehicle panel lines, at least). If you have styrene cement handy, you can even fill it in with liquified plastic, then file/sand it smooth.

Liquid or solid putty is likely your easiest option - exactly which is a matter of personal preference and what you have handy.