discussion Another glue question...

[Guest]

Apologies if this has been covered before, but I can't seem to find a thread relating to this.


I'm trying to modify some of the vinyl (? ) figures from the Airfix RAF Personnel set for use as crew in my Lanc build, which involves some cutting and shutting.


Can anyone recommend a suitable adhesive to help me put the poor dismembered blighters back together???


Thanks in advance.


Cheers, Neil

 

[Guest]

Neil do you really mean vinyl figures. Plastic and resin are usual.


Laurie

 

[flyjoe180]

Vinyl or polythene is correct for these Airfix figures Laurie. Revell do plastic figures if you wanted an alternative.


Neil, check this out http://www.plasticsoldierreview.com/ShowFeature.aspx?id=44


Many discussions around about Airfix's persistence in moulding their figures out of soft, chemically inert material. It's 2015, not 1960.

 

[Guest]

That is interesting info.


On Superglue I have tried numerous types and amazingly they all differ. Loctite I have found the best so did Which although they only tested about 6 some I have not heard of.


B & Q do their range. I would consider for your job their Power Flex which is a gel. Unless your joins are perfectly flat. The gel just takes up a bit of unevenness.. Found it is a good idea to use a conditioner before applying the SG as it provides a more secure joint.


Laurie

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the info guys, very helpful. I tried some regular Locktite superglue, with no luck.


Forgive my ignorance, Laurie, but what do you mean by conditioner???

 

[Guest]

Hi Neil. Various names are used. The one I have is Powerdrop Conditioning Pen. Primer activator.


Has a felt applicator which you rub oer the area to be glued. Wait for it to evaporate then apply glue. It helps to send the glue off and make a sound joint.


Also have an accelerator which is a liquid. Apply after the joint is made and the superglue will cure immediately. Does tend to leave a white mark so best to test first.


Laurie

 

[Guest]

Ah, I understand. Thanks for the info, Laurie, appreciate it


Cheers, Neil