Weebles Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Greetings, I'm gluing two large plastic parts together. I could use PVA. But I'm wondering if there isn't something better. Has anyone had any experience using Watch Maker's Glue which is used for securing crystals to watches? Thank you Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I've used it. As advertised, it doesn't fog the plastic and it dries clear. Because it does affect enamel paints, I use this stuff or Gator's Grip depending on the circumstances. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastian Haff Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Ditto. Works great and the needle tip is great. Just make sure the tip doesn't get clogged. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Weebles Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 I's it okay to paint over? I'm using Tamiya paint in this case. Thank you Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastian Haff Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Haven't tried it but I don't see why not. Especially with acrylics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 What exactly are you trying to glue? Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Weebles Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 What exactly are you trying to glue? Curt I'm finishing up my Easter Egg Plane project for a modeling group I participate in. I'm doing the Hasegawa Hughes 300 helicopter. The cockpit consists of two very large clear egg shaped halves. The seam will be painted over. In addition I'm planning on running a line of Archer Transfer rivets over part of the seam. Here's what I'm working with. I always like to try new techniques with my projects and thought this one would be an interesting challenge in dealing with glued together clear parts. Inspiration.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) My paint comment referred to gluing painted surfaces. Painting a glued joint is fine. Funny, I was just looking at that kit at the LHS. Not too much of a stretch given the real aircraft's already egg-like appearance Edited April 25, 2014 by David N Lombard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nate Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Any tips on how you apply watch maker's glue cleanly? I've used teh GS Hypo cement in the past, and it is a super strong bond, but it always is a gloopy, stringy mess when I use it - like high strength testor's tube glue. TIA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I haven't had such problems. That's the exact stuff I use. I pull the pin, squeeze out onto the joint line, quickly clean the tip and cap the tub, and then mate the other part. The application tube is so thin that I get a nice thin bead with careful pressure. Note that I clean the tip and put the pinned cap back on right away to avoid glue loss. I've learned to be fastidious about cleaning glue tips and paint jar tops. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Since the seams will be painted, then I'd use my regular liquid glue. Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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