Smoke
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The Ski Train!!!!
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Post by Smoke on Nov 26, 2008 14:51:38 GMT -5
What glue do you guys use to attach detail parts? I have had troube with some of my MU hoses coming un-attached. I have been using barge cement thinned with MEK. for some reason they are not staying. I brush the barge on the pilot and the MU hoses and then I let it set for 30 seconds or so, and then attach it. Am I doing this wrong, or should I be using a different glue? The MU hoses are the white metal type.
Thanks,
Andrew
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Post by hotshot3305 on Nov 26, 2008 15:37:42 GMT -5
What glue do you guys use to attach detail parts? I have had troube with some of my MU hoses coming un-attached. I have been using barge cement thinned with MEK. for some reason they are not staying. I brush the barge on the pilot and the MU hoses and then I let it set for 30 seconds or so, and then attach it. Am I doing this wrong, or should I be using a different glue? The MU hoses are the white metal type. Thanks, Andrew Andrew, Have you ever tried the ACC adhesive called Cypox?? I've been using it for several years now and I wouldn't use anything else in it's place. Bob |
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dtinut
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Modeling the DT&I of the 60's & 70's
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Post by dtinut on Nov 26, 2008 17:01:38 GMT -5
try some of the new high tech glue like Cpox or Tech-bond they work very well. www.tech-bond.netregards. Brian |
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crblue
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Post by crblue on Nov 26, 2008 17:38:09 GMT -5
For inserting MU hoses I usually hold the casting with a pair of tweezers while dipping it into a small puddle of CA placed on a scrap piece of styrene.
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Post by MONONC420 on Nov 27, 2008 12:23:59 GMT -5
I use regular super glue from Wal Mart. Holds extremely fast and does not let go.
Christian
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Post by icghogger on Nov 27, 2008 12:32:50 GMT -5
If you use Barge thinned with MEK, it will not work like regular contact cement. If you coat two pieces with thinned Barge and let them dry before attaching, you will not get a good bond. Try this instead: after the parts dry, (should feel tacky) put the parts together, get a good fit and alignment and apply small amount of MEK to the joint, using a hypo tube type dispenser. The Barge will set up with a better bond and, if it is metal to styrene. the styrene will mix with the Barge to strengthen the bond. This has worked well for me many years without failure of the joint.
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