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Styrene to styrene
rickles23:
Hi,
Just got the parts to make my own Motorflotte.
I believe the plastic used is styrene.
I tried gluing two scrap bits with Superglue but after 24 hours I was able to snap the two pieces apart.
Have you a recommend for a better glue?
Regards
gribeauval:
Use liguid polystyrene cement, I use a brand called EMA, search ebay and ye shall find!!
example on ebay UK:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/221691715546?lpid=122&chn=ps&adgroupid=38904455432&rlsatarget=pla-278028092774&adtype=pla&poi=&googleloc=1007188&device=c&campaignid=738208994&crdt=0
Place the two part together and apply with a small brush, capilliary action does the rest by melting the surfaces of both parts and fusing them into one piece.
CGAux26:
Straight MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone). Buy it at a hardware store in the paint department. Comes in quarts in the US for about $8. A lifetime supply for a model builder. Tape the parts together in perfect alignment, then run a narrow bead of MEK down the seam with a small brush. It bonds in seconds, and stays strong for years.
CGAux26:
Oh, and use plenty of ventilation. MEK is hard on the lungs. :o
david48:
If you go to EMA web site they sell a pipet, it's a glass tube with a syringe needle on the end. Fill the tub with for mentioned liquid then just run the needle along the joint . It is very controllable . One of my best buys .
David
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