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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Glue etc. => Topic started by: 3838Derrick on November 19, 2020, 11:31:11 am

Title: copper tiles
Post by: 3838Derrick on November 19, 2020, 11:31:11 am
Can anyone tell me what,s the recommended glue for sticking copper tiles to a wooden planked hull?  Thanked in advance,  Derrick.
Title: Re: copper tiles
Post by: DaveM on November 19, 2020, 01:52:57 pm
Is this for a static or working model?
DM
Title: Re: copper tiles
Post by: 3838Derrick on November 19, 2020, 03:58:01 pm
Is this for a static or working model?
DM
Sorry. Should have said. It's a static model Victory.  Derrick.
Title: Re: copper tiles
Post by: DaveM on November 20, 2020, 12:25:07 pm
I would suggest sanding the hull smooth and sealing the surface where the copper goes. Degrease the tiles throughly and then using double-sided tape to fit them. I saw it done with ali cladding on the fuselage of a large scale model aircraft and it worked very well. Like the man says, try it on a bit of scrap first.
Dave M
Title: Re: copper tiles
Post by: Colin Bishop on November 20, 2020, 12:57:56 pm
I would agree with Dave, people overlook double sided tape which is very useful for stickng on 'fiddly bits' without getting glue everywhere. I have found Hobbycraft tape to be good, it comes in several widths, for example:

https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/stix-2-anything-double_sided-ultra-sticky-tape-35mm-x-16m/563570-1000

The actual adhesive film is very thin indeed so your tape doesn't necessarily have to be exactly the same width as your copper plates to stick down flush.

Colin
Title: Re: copper tiles
Post by: DaveM on November 20, 2020, 02:57:21 pm
That's the brand I use and it really does stick well. I also use it for glazed window frames, cockpit and deck furniture. Do take care when positioning parts because they are difficult to remove and replace once the sticky has stuck!
DM
Title: Re: copper tiles
Post by: 3838Derrick on November 21, 2020, 12:21:35 pm
Thanks for your info.  I've ordered some double sided tape!
Title: Re: copper tiles
Post by: edinsteve on November 21, 2020, 04:47:15 pm
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I used superglue on a model of the Bounty over 10 years ago, easy quick and stood the test of time.


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