Need recommendations for clamps

[White Wolf]

I would like to buy a set of clamps for holding large parts together when gluing, like fuselage halves. What kinds should I get and are there any particularly good ones out there? Thanks in advance.

[MoFo]

[balls47]

One of the most important aspects is the type of glue that you use. I have had really good luck with Tamiya Extra Thin cement. As far as clamps, I have had pretty good luck with rubber bands. Just don't put too much squeeze on them or you'll get an off kilter joint. I have also used tape. I usually glue about an inch at a time and work slowly. Use the squeeze method. Hold the parts loosely together. Touch the joint with a brush full of glue. The glue will be drawn into the joint. Let it melt the plastic for a few seconds up to a minute. Then, squeeze the parts together. You will seen plastic ooze out of the joint. Make sure that the parts are evenly matched together, so you don't have a step. You can hold them together, because the watery type of glue dries pretty fast. After that part is well set, you can tape or use a rubber band to hold the parts together. Then, just keep on working your way down the joint. The dried ooze is a great filler. Just sand it down even with the fuselage. There may be a space or two that didn't get filled, so you'll have to fill it with your favorite filler. Good Luck.

[White Wolf]

[galileo1]

Berna (Zona) clamps are pretty good. They come in a couple of sizes.

Rob

[The Keeper]

First place I'd go is a hardware store. They've got myriad styles for small to large fuselages etc. Also try beauty supply stores, they use a lot of different clamps that come in quite handy.

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