Model Boat Mayhem
Mess Deck: General Section => Model Boating => Topic started by: murphy1570 on May 23, 2012, 01:05:10 pm
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Hello folks
I am about to start building the Revell kit of HMCS Snowberry which I will try to convert to radio control (any tips on converting would be appreciated), my main question re suitable glues for plastic kits is, can I use Plastic Weld, MEK PAK or something similar? as my experience of the old Airfix (two shilling kits from more years ago than I care to remember) is of using the tubes of glue and ending up with stings of glue all over the kit!!!and the kitchen table incurring much wrath from my parents!!!
Any advice greatly appreciated that may save me from incurring the wrath of my wife which is indeed a sight to behold!!
Thanks all the best John.
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I've found the Plastic Weld very good for this type of kit, use sparingly and it will go a long way (without blobs).
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I have been playing about with different types of liquid plastic glue recently and what I have found out came as a bit of a surprise. the EMA or similar liquid plastic weld ( which is great and I have been using for years ) provides a quick weld, followed by a quick evaporation. The MEK, Humbrol Liquid Poly etc type ( which I have not used for years cos it is too slow drying ), provides a deeper weld into the plastic. which is great for added strength. When I think it through, it is obviously a function of its slower evaporation time over the Plastic Weld.
So, in answer to your question, if it was me, I would use the MEK type for the four hull sections and deck joins, and the quicker Plastic Weld for all the upper works and smaller parts. remembering to back up all the joins in the hull, including portholes, with either epoxy, silicone or Devcon Plastic Welder, to provide a good mechanical back up to the welded join.
Now, I must get back to repairing a customers Flower Class Corvette :-))
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I'm really a huge fan of the Plastruct Line of cements. Here's their web site for compatibility: http://www.plastruct.com/Pages/CementGuide.html
I personally use the Plastic Weld which works great for similar plastic's
Good Luck
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To make life less messy when using tube cement, I try to avoid squeezing the tube, just apply the nozzle to the chosen spot and gently pour. The liquid will find its way out. If the particular job needs less, there are the bottles with a metal tube dispenser, and the MEK type bottles where you use a brush or a bit of wire to apply a single small drop.
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Timely post, I was just going to ask a similar thing - Have come across PVC weld on fleabay, £5.70 for 250ml which seems good value. Google tells me this stuff is OK for styrene too, and glad to have that confirmed by honorable members in person!
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Plasti-weld would be suitable for this, as it doesn`t leave a mess.Also get some webbing(wifes tights) and use as an extra strenghth along the centre of the boat.
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