Greets Peeps,
A while ago I read a thread about how to glue clear fuselages/wings together.
A bought a Phantom Mustang; the seller wrote that he built one and used UV activated glue. It dried invisible. He does not recall the name.
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Gluing See-Through Models
Posted: Tuesday, October 21, 2003 - 12:54 PM UTC
4-Eyes71
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Posted: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 - 12:06 AM UTC
That's neat. But I don't think that stuff's available in my locale. I stick to the inexpensive Elmer's Glue All (white glue). CA tends to frost clear parts and liquid cement melts it some.
I like to play it safe.
I like to play it safe.
mossieramm
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Posted: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 - 01:03 AM UTC
I use Model Master Clear Parts Cement for clear parts. It has a few advantages :-),
It does not yellow or leave unsightly residue and it’s non-toxic, so it washes up with water (before it dries) if spills occur. If you ever lose a clear part, you can make clear windows with it as well, although I have not tried this.
Disadvantage is it’s not the strongest glue , so be careful when using on parts which can be pushed into the model when glued on the inside (The passenger windows on the Heinkel 111 for instance).
It does not yellow or leave unsightly residue and it’s non-toxic, so it washes up with water (before it dries) if spills occur. If you ever lose a clear part, you can make clear windows with it as well, although I have not tried this.
Disadvantage is it’s not the strongest glue , so be careful when using on parts which can be pushed into the model when glued on the inside (The passenger windows on the Heinkel 111 for instance).
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Posted: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 - 02:17 AM UTC
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That's neat. But I don't think that stuff's available in my locale. I stick to the inexpensive Elmer's Glue All (white glue). CA tends to frost clear parts and liquid cement melts it some.
I like to play it safe.
I agree here, white glue is the way to go. it is slow to dry, but once dry it is transparent . Wont frost clear plastic and makes a great filler!
HTH,
Garry