Thread: Liquid Latex

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Gonna try some of the expired latex from Cementex. My question is...do you need any hardener to go with it? I didn't think you did, but when I read the description on their site, it mentioned something about needing it.

Originally Posted by Bones

Gonna try some of the expired latex from Cementex. My question is...do you need any hardener to go with it? I didn't think you did, but when I read the description on their site, it mentioned something about needing it.

Never had any problem with regular liquid latex hardening, and mine is several years old! Mine isn't from that supplier though.

Usually setting up too quickly is more the problem.

Don

I didn't see any "hardener" on their site for the Latex. Just a 'thickening agent'. The thickening agent is just a filler to allow you to get a thicker coat of latex on in one layer. Does not help cure it at all. Not needed, but might make a specific task quicker/easier.

Nope no need for it !!!

thank you, all. Is the rd-407 stuff too thick for corpsing and such?

I don't know if any one has mentioned this or not but if you can find a shop that sells model trains. You can get a bottle of Latex rubber for about $10.00 I have gotten out of date for less also. But If you are like me and want to get some now. Woodland Scenery is the brand name I think. They use it to make molds for miniture train sets. I think you can go to the woodland web site and see where they sell it in your area. I also use latex for makeing molds and I use hyrdocal for setting the molds. I also use it as a substatue for plaster paris. It drys much faster and is much much lighter in weight. Gets Damn hard too. Hyrocal comes in woodland scenery product also but I get a 50 pound bag for $20.00. USG puts it out. a plastering supply place or a drilling supply place should carry it. Welcome to Woodland Scenics! Home of everything for Model Railroad Scenery!