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Model Forum / General / Models / September 2005Securing Clear Parts
In the past I've used good old Elmer's glue to secure clear plastic parts like canopies and such. Currently I'm working on a B-9 Robot kit from the original "Lost in Space" and his head is a 2 piece clear dome. I could use Elmer's again but it just isn't that strong of a bond and I don't want to have to keep re attaching it every time I dust the darn thing. Anyone have any suggestions on what might work better than Elmer's for gluing clear parts? -Dave On 9/6/05 12:29 , in article > Anyone have any suggestions on what might work better than > Elmer's for gluing clear parts? I've had good luck with dipping the clear parts in Future®, then applying tiny drops of super glue with a toothpick. Then I immediately place the parts in front of a fan. An example would be having the air flow into an open section of the fuselage. The combination of the Future® coating and air circulation keeps the fumes from fogging the parts. On the other hand I had an Zaku II Gundam model that required two clear parts to seal together like your dilemma. I made sure the CA drops were on the outside edges of the part. Any that might have crept inside would not get the air circulation and I did not want to test the ability of the Future® by itself. Worked fine with a lot of care. TMB OK, these solution sounds interesting, but I have to admit, I have no idea what Future® does for clear parts?.?.? I have heard of people using it, but what exactly is the purpose? Also, I have never worked with epoxy, what kind should I use and where can I get it? Hardware store, Wal-Mart, Craft store? Thanks for the information, this is great stuff..... -Dave > OK, these solution sounds interesting, but I have to admit, I have no > idea what Future® does for clear parts?.?.? I have heard of people [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > -Dave This *really* should be in the FAQ: http://swannysmodels.com/TheCompleteFuture.html  SignatureGreg Heilers Registered Linux user #328317 - SlackWare 10.1 (2.6.10) ..... Coyote: Fear not, Homer. I am your spirit guide. Homer: Hiya. Coyote: There is a lesson you must learn. Homer: If it's about laying off the insanity peppers, I'm way ahead of ya. El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Homer > > OK, these solution sounds interesting, but I have to admit, I have no > > idea what Future® does for clear parts > This *really* should be in the FAQ: > > http://swannysmodels.com/TheCompleteFuture.html Along with this one too... http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/magazine/2005/09/stuff_eng_tech_canopies.htm Martin > OK, these solution sounds interesting, but I have to admit, I have no > idea what Future® does for clear parts?.?.? I have heard of people > using it, but what exactly is the purpose? Also, I have never worked > with epoxy, what kind should I use and where can I get it? Hardware > store, Wal-Mart, Craft store? Thanks for the information, this is great > stuff..... Epoxy from the hobby shop, NHP brand. 5 or 12 minute will work fine. > In the past I've used good old Elmer's glue to secure clear plastic > parts like canopies and such. Currently I'm working on a B-9 Robot kit [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > thing. Anyone have any suggestions on what might work better than > Elmer's for gluing clear parts? Spread a very thin film of epoxy on a piece of glass and press the rim of one part into it, then assemble. > In the past I've used good old Elmer's glue to secure clear plastic > parts like canopies and such. Currently I'm working on a B-9 Robot kit [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > -Dave White glue is indeed not a very good bond. Thus,the parts must fit together extremely well. See if you can improve the fit by filing or reshaping any of the parts that seat together. Also, I keep microglaze stuff around both for creating small windows, and for gluing transparencies. Yeah, I know it is just white glue, but somehow it seems to hold a little bit tighter than regular white glue. Testors made, not sure if they still do, what they called Clear Parts cement and Window Maker. It comes in a white Triangular tube. I bought mine at Hobby Lobby, but I haven't used it yet, so I don't know how well it works. There aren't very many windows in armor models. > In the past I've used good old Elmer's glue to secure clear plastic > parts like canopies and such. Currently I'm working on a B-9 Robot kit [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > -Dave > Testors made, not sure if they still do, what they called Clear Parts cement > and Window Maker. It comes in a white Triangular tube. I bought mine at > Hobby Lobby, but I haven't used it yet, so I don't know how well it works. > There aren't very many windows in armor models. Years ago, I bought 'watch crystal cement' from Micro Mark. It sounded like a good product but I've never used it. After "Future-ing" my canopies, I use super glue and have never had a problem with fogging, etc. I still have the watch cement. I'll have to try it someday... Frank Kranick > In the past I've used good old Elmer's glue to secure clear plastic > parts like canopies and such. Currently I'm working on a B-9 Robot kit [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > -Dave Watch crystal cement - from Micro Mark. Signature- Rufus This is all great information, thanks. I will definitely be getting some Future for clear parts and maybe some Epoxy too. Now if I could just make some time to actually sit down and work on some models.... The kids start school today so hopefully things will start winding down soon and I will get some time.... -Dave ----- "I used to have a handle on life - but it broke" |
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