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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Detail Work, Rigging, Fittings, Figures Etc. => Topic started by: Sandy on June 09, 2014, 05:32:34 pm

Title: BECC flags
Post by: Sandy on June 09, 2014, 05:32:34 pm

Hi,

Some advice appreciated please.

Just got a couple of BECC's flags and the instructions say wet the black edge with clear glue before cutting to avoid fraying....

Firstly, what glue does anyone recommend?

And, I did a search for 'BECC flags' and there is a thread (in Chit-Chat about superglue) that recommends spraying the flags with a modelling matt varnish while suspended from BECC card backing. I am assuming that the varnish would do the same sort of thing, ie, bind the cotton to stop it fraying when cut?

Any advice appreciated.

All the best
Sandy

Title: Re: BECC flags
Post by: Sandy on June 09, 2014, 05:38:14 pm

Whoops, just found a video on their website...  %)

They talk about using a solvent based glue. Is that like plastic modellers glue?

Title: Re: BECC flags
Post by: Captain Povey on June 09, 2014, 05:39:49 pm

Hi Sandy I use a diluted unibond adhesive or any pva glue seems to be ok too. Graham