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Enigma1
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Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 - 09:41 PM UTC
I am having problems with attaching photo etch. I have tried everything from Tamiya Thin Cement to watering down Elmer's white glue. I have ordered some Gator's thin blend hoping this might solve my problems. I am trying to attach life rings and porthole eyebrows to my 1/200 Bismarck and things aren't working well. Any help would be appreciated.
rolltide31
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Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 - 10:14 PM UTC
Scott,

I use Gator Glue, thick and thin, almost exclusively for my PE work. I find that it provides a ecure attachment and time to make adjustments when necessary.

Dave
GrantGoodale
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Posted: Thursday, June 18, 2015 - 04:54 AM UTC
I have not used Gator glue so I cannot comment on that product. White glue will work but do not water it down very much, if at all. Otherwise, CA glue is what you need.

HTH
ejhammer
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Posted: Thursday, June 18, 2015 - 06:45 AM UTC

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I use Gator Glue, thick and thin, almost exclusively for my PE work. I find that it provides a ecure attachment and time to make adjustments when necessary.




I second that. For railings, I tack it in place with CA, then run a fine bit of Gators Glue along the join.
Doors, portholes etc just sticks flat on with it.

EJ
Littorio
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Posted: Thursday, June 18, 2015 - 09:49 AM UTC
Gator glue here as well for railings and almost every other fitting, make sure the glue is mixed (little shake should do) and has not frozen while in storage, apply with a cocktail stick or very thin off cut of wood. Brass on brass however then it's CA applied the same way with a cocktail stick, keep one for each.
burbankbill
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Posted: Friday, June 19, 2015 - 07:14 PM UTC
Aileens Tacky glue is what I use, I think it tackes up quicker than Gator Grip.

Bill
Biggles2
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Posted: Friday, June 19, 2015 - 08:26 PM UTC
CA for me. I apply with a sharpened toothpick. I used to use bits of stretched sprue, but toothpicks are more plentiful.
Enigma1
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Posted: Friday, June 19, 2015 - 10:36 PM UTC
Thanks to everyone for their suggestions I will try to modify my technique for the small bits and pieces on the "Bis". I have 6 months to complete (a bet with my spouse). You Guys Are Great!
Lionfish
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Posted: Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 03:19 AM UTC
Gator Glue - thick and thin.... more forgiving than CA and i think it has a stronger and more flexible bond.
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