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Post by intohimo on Sept 2, 2009 16:21:08 GMT 8
Hey guys, I need your help. What hobby glue/cement will you suggest to be used for fixing edge/surface cracks on gunpla model kits? I'm not that particular in using cement tools coz I've never used one before.. Please tell me what brand, type, and price of the cement I shoud get. Thanks in advance  |
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Post by Gane on Sept 3, 2009 13:36:34 GMT 8
Hey guys, I need your help. What hobby glue/cement will you suggest to be used for fixing edge/surface cracks on gunpla model kits? I'm not that particular in using cement tools coz I've never used one before.. Please tell me what brand, type, and price of the cement I shoud get. Thanks in advance Personally I would rather use plastic putty or if you're brave enough to paint it, any putty would do. Putty covers the clean-up tracks and will hide the cracks like it never happened. Unfortunately painting is required either way with glue or putty for best results. I would suggest my favorite gap filling glue, Testors (tube) but since this is not an easy find, you can try this trick using Tamiya or any glue in a bottle: 1. Using a sanding block or sand paper, scrape off as much plastic from an extra sprue of the same color (better yet the one from which that part came from), **Note this should be done before the glue sets... unless you have a retarder... 2. Use any plastic glue and put a drop or two on any surface, 3. Combine glue and scraped plastic until you have a thick but not hard consistensy, 4. Apply enough amount on the area and smooth if you want, 5. Allow to dry 6-12 hrs for best results then clean up with very fine sanding stick to even out the area... Good Luck FYI Testors has a thick and clear consistency so airing it before applying is best but painting is also required. You can also check the Academy glue in tubes. |
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Post by intohimo on Sept 3, 2009 14:50:26 GMT 8
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Post by Gane on Sept 6, 2009 14:12:16 GMT 8
I haven't been to Special Toys recently but they do offer some Testors products, but take note that they could be a bit pricey compared to Tamiya...
Actually even Water Stop should do the trick or any putty in your hardware if you're on a tight budget,
Although that Tamiya putty should do the trick... what you should have at hand before using it is lacquer thinner... it will help you control the putty application much easier; you can also use the lacquer thinner to rub it smooth so you will have less work with sanding...
I would suggest looking for a very fine grit sanding stick or sand paper that's 1400 and above grit... this will make the putty smooth as the plastic but doesn't leave unwanted marks...
Just don't over-do with the thinner because they have bad reputation on destroying plastics,
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