discussion Plastruct plastic weld

[Guest]

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after struggling with normal adhesive, and even superglues to hold parts and them making a mess with some other parts, i decided to try this.

It arrived this morning, and i used it to put the engine together on the blackhawk, and have to say, its really good. Its like water so super thin, and a huge bottle for a few quid seems like a bargain!


Held the parts together brilliantly, and no mess!


I also tried it on the fuselage, where a part had not stuck, i cleaned it off, held it together, and dabbed a drop in the crease, it dissapears quickly, and five minutes later, the part is solid, and clean!


I really like it.

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[Guest]

I've used that before Dave, although not for many years! Might be time to re-acquaint myself with it


Funny thing - years ago ( like 30+!) EMA Model Supplies used to be my local model shop. It's no longer there of course

 

[john i am]

View attachment 136637 after struggling with normal adhesive, and even superglues to hold parts and them making a mess with some other parts, i decided to try this.
It arrived this morning, and i used it to put the engine together on the blackhawk, and have to say, its really good. Its like water so super thin, and a huge bottle for a few quid seems like a bargain!


Held the parts together brilliantly, and no mess!


I also tried it on the fuselage, where a part had not stuck, i cleaned it off, held it together, and dabbed a drop in the crease, it dissapears quickly, and five minutes later, the part is solid, and clean!


I really like it.

Hi Dave I can highly recommend this brand 4 for £10 from all the usual places never goes "off" even when I've left the cap off there's no fumes and bonds quickly. I seriously wouldn't be without it. If Carlsberg did glue......................View attachment 124580


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[Guest]

Tested all three of these solvent type glues.


Mr Cement S. It holds parts with out pressure (on average) about 20 secs after applying.


For me the one I use most. This wicks further than the others


Tamiya Thin. It holds parts with out pressure (on average) about 40 secs after applying.


Nice solvent when just a little more time is needed to correct difficult jobs.


Plastic Weld. Cannot remember now but it took a lot longer. That gives more time


for correcting and adjusting. Probably gives a more cohesive weld than the other


two if you want considerable strength. Wicks less.


Also found that taking the above in order Mr Cement took less deep finger prints Plastic Weld the deepest.


Not knocking any of the above just giving the relative specs.


Laurie

 

[yambam26]

Hi Dave I can highly recommend this brand 4 for £10 from all the usual places never goes "off" even when I've left the cap off there's no fumes and bonds quickly. I seriously wouldn't be without it. If Carlsberg did glue......................View attachment 136638

Hi John,


I can vouch for that glue too its very good for the price, I picked mine up at a local carboot where a chap was showing all of its uses and how good it is. Where have you found this sold in shops?


Cheers,Ben

 

[Dave Jay]

I love using plastic weld, similar to humbrol liquid poly but a whole cheaper. I like the way it capillaries and has a good strong clean bond.


We all have different tastes (not tasted this glue, not recommended obviously) in which glue we use for whatever purpose, each to their own!

 

[john i am]

Hi John,
I can vouch for that glue too its very good for the price, I picked mine up at a local carboot where a chap was showing all of its uses and how good it is. Where have you found this sold in shops?


Cheers,Ben

That's funny I got mine from my local car boot from a guy doing exactly the same as your guy but have since restocked from ebay I now have about 10 bottles sitting on my glue shelf Just incase

 

[Guest]

On super Glue I believe there is a shelf life of about 12 months and it is recommended that


unopened bottles are placed in a fridge to prolong the shelf life.


Best is to look up what the manufacture says. I do know that one of mine when I opened


ended in the bin. Had it for probably 18 months ended up in the bin.


I use Locktite and they say about a years life and to prolong store at 2C to 8C.


Laurie


Just had another look and it says not damaged by freezing in the unopened container.

 

[john i am]

On super Glue I believe there is a shelf life of about 12 months and it is recommended that
unopened bottles are placed in a fridge to prolong the shelf life.


Best is to look up what the manufacture says. I do know that one of mine when I opened


ended in the bin. Had it for probably 18 months ended up in the bin.


I use Locktite and they say about a years life and to prolong store at 2C to 8C.


Laurie

Laurie the ones I've recommended must be an exception to the 12 month rule as some of them are now over 2 years old and are still fit for purpose. I've left the cap off the current one in use for a number of days and it's not gone "off". I have used many different brands in the past which have never been opened but have cured inside bottle/tube. I must have found the S.A.S of the super glue brands


I'm sure if Ben reads this He will affirm all of the above.

 

[yambam26]

That's funny I got mine from my local car boot from a guy doing exactly the same as your guy but have since restocked from ebay I now have about 10 bottles sitting on my glue shelf Just incase

Aha strange they maybe reps,ill have a look on ebay for it


Its definately a good super glue as it has surpassed previous glues ive had and for price cant complain.


Cheers,Ben