metroman Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I had a bad experience using tamiya putty, is epoxy putty what I need, or do you have a better idea for me. Thanks, Brian Whitworth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Lim Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Oooh Tamiya putty bad.. in fact any solvent based putty will dissolve your plastic. Same goes for UHU 'all purpose adhesive'. White glue is completely safe, but has a long drying time. You could use any type of Blu-Tac but plasticine is even cheaper and also doesnt react with plastics. Also, don't forget double-sided tape. Save the epoxy putty for more worthwhile uses. Just realised: What i know as 'plasticine' or modelling clay is a colourful slightly greasy substance that seems as reactive as wet bread. However there is another type of modelling clay (not to be confused with real pottery clay) that is meant to be baked in an oven once shaped. This product DOES affect plastic and its wrapping says so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
svaz Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I use either thick CA or blue tack. HTH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Two components epoxy glue works fine too. A brand I have in mind is "Araldit". It comes in 2 versions: fast (couple of minutes) and slow (couple of hours) curing time. HTH, Pierre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Depends on the type of weights I am using. If I am using bb's or lead shot pellets I mix up a small amount of shot into my epoxy mixture and put that in the nose. If I am using the old wheel/tire weights I get from my gas station, I just run a bead of thick CA donw the weight and glue it in place. HTH -Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skydivin Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I keep it simple & cheap, I use rubber cement from Elerms (or wherever) Always has worked for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D_IcarUS_ Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 For me: Super Glue (CA). Works very well for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neu Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Yes I know it's not that elegant, but usually using modeling clay and small pieces of fishing lead... Greetings, neu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Wedge a penny in were it doesnt move. Fishing weight with a couple dabs of white glue. For real big ones, I use empty paint bottles secured in place with double sided tape and glue sprue around, or, use duct tape to keep it from rolling around. Scrap pieces of wood secured the same way. Whatever I use its cheap and does the trick. Aint got no tail sitters on my shelfs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 I use either thick CA or blue tack.HTH Me too - actually, I use both. CA to glue to plastic then blu-tack packed behind the weight just to make sure Thommo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vliegenier Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 what works too is to mix your weights with candle grease . One warning though, DON'T MIX IN YOUR MODEL !!! Models don't like hot candle grease ! Stef Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul T Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 I have and do use 2 part 5 minute epoxy (very fast & strong) ,as well as C.. I`ve heard of silicone being used,but be warned. Any traces of silicone left on or smudged on surfaces to be painted will not allow paint to adhere(silicone infection) Staw away from it. Paul T Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simon Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 I use small globe fishing lead weights fused in with epoxy. (I don't use super glue as it is sometimes brittle, and a weight came loose in the model and rattled around.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Mullen Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 (edited) Depending on the space available nuts or melted solder, secured with CA and sometimes Blutack to fill. I forgot I had this pic :lol: HTH Edited August 5, 2008 by Andy Mullen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
karlwb Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 I use plasticine or lead fishing weights that I secure with 2 part epoxy glue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sephiroth356 Posted September 19, 2004 Share Posted September 19, 2004 Lead shot for fishing works well for me where a weight has to be used in a small space. You can secure the weight with blutack. :wacko: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pearsonBoy Posted September 19, 2004 Share Posted September 19, 2004 Remember KIS (Keep It Simple) I use led shot (buy in bulk, I got a pound of the stuff at Canadian Tire for $5.00), double-sided tape and Elmer's white glue. I haven't used putty or model cement since I melted the nose of my Dash-8 back in '97 :wacko: HTH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Approach_plate Posted September 19, 2004 Share Posted September 19, 2004 I tend to use either fishing line weights or a big blob of BluTak. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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