Howdy folks,
What is the best method for gluing on clear parts, specifically the canopy?
Thanks!
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Gluing on clear parts
geofroley
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Posted: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 - 10:23 AM UTC
Posted: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 - 10:30 AM UTC
Hi Pat
As an instant answer - white glue (PVA), because it won't risk attacking or clouding the canopy. There are specialist products too such as Micro Krystal Klear and Humbrol Clear Fix - but PVA adhesive does a fine job and is nice and cheap.
I hope this helps
Rowan
As an instant answer - white glue (PVA), because it won't risk attacking or clouding the canopy. There are specialist products too such as Micro Krystal Klear and Humbrol Clear Fix - but PVA adhesive does a fine job and is nice and cheap.
I hope this helps
Rowan
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Posted: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 - 11:32 AM UTC
Hi Pat. If you dip your clear parts in Future[the floor wax] you can use tiny amounts of super glue. I've been doing this for awhile now with no problems. Wingman out.
geofroley
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Posted: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 - 12:39 PM UTC
Thanks for the replies! I'll experiment with both methods.
drabslab
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Posted: Thursday, December 06, 2007 - 03:25 AM UTC
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Hi Pat
As an instant answer - white glue (PVA), because it won't risk attacking or clouding the canopy. There are specialist products too such as Micro Krystal Klear and Humbrol Clear Fix - but PVA adhesive does a fine job and is nice and cheap.
I hope this helps
Rowan
Hai,
I have used simple white glue as well but sometimes it dried with a slighly yellow color.
Micro krystal klear dries totally transparent. I also use it to put on small parts after spraying the plane
Red4
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Posted: Saturday, December 15, 2007 - 04:00 PM UTC
Piggy backing on the Future comment, you can also use Future to attach your clear parts as well as non weight bearing PE parts, and small doo-dads. Its a very versatile material. Barring that, white glue diluted with a touch of water for easier flow and as a bonus, it dries flatter than flat. "Q"