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[Howard]

Hi Guys,
I'm wanting to convert a Paula III by using the hull which I think is ABS plastic  but the rest will be made from HIP or
plain styrene card but find some plastic glues don't like each other  can anyone help with one that will work on both.
                   Thanks,
                        Regards  Howard.

[Shipmate60]

From Aziz Instruction Manual - Page 1:

Glass fibre – Plastic                  2-part epoxy or thick superglue
Glass fibre – Metal                    2-part epoxy or thick superglue
Plastic- Plastic                          Liquid polystyrene adhesive (e.g. Revel Contacta Professional or Humbrol Liquid Polystyrene)
Whitemetal – Whitemetal            2-part epoxy or thick superglue
Wood – Plastic                         2-part epoxy or thick superglue
Whitemetal – Plastic                  2-part epoxy or thick superglue
Window glazing                         RC Modellers Craft Glue, Weldbond, Clear contact adhesive
Brass – Plastic                          RC Modellers Glue, Weldbond or thick superglue

Bob

[Howard]

Hi bob,
I understand plastic to plastic but joining abs to styrene is not easy if you don't use the right glue, ie liquid poly,contacta and the likes as put my victoria on hold for the same reasons,But thank you for your reply.
                                Regards, Howard.

[Brian60]

M.E.K (methyl ethyl ketone from industrial paint supplies) or Plastic Weld from a good hobby shop. Plastic weld contains m.e.k. These are solvents not glue, they work by slightly dissolving the edges to be joined and dry by evaporation (very fast). As they do so the two surfaces become one, rather like a weld seam in metal.

[Howard]

thank you for that Brian,
     Regards Howard

[AlexC]

This will do what you require: -
 
http://www.shop4glue.com/polyweld-57ml-thin-plastic-plas-weld-glue-adhesive-perspex-polystyrene-acrylic-abs-hips-fivestar-51-p.asp
 
mail order as well.
 
Best regards.
 
AlexC.