Glue

[woodysnr]

All due to self isolation found a Revell kit PORSCHE 1.24 so decided to give it a go haven't built kits in years ..first hurdle no glue ..what is the best to use brand etc ?and due to lock down any suppliers who will post out ,or if anyone on here has some would gladly buy from them and pp out to me .
Thanks

[r159]

Try eBay.

Jadlam racing
Wonderland Models
Models for sale

Might be worth ordering a few bits and bobs as the cost of postage will be. High compared to the glue

Tamiya Extra thin is always a favourite

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B017R6V4...

Revell Contacta Professional in the blue container

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Modelling-Glue-Revell-C...

I’d buy a Revell starter kit with glue and paint, I think you’ll have time to do another kit...

[clockworks]

EMA plastic weld solvent

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Box-of-12-EMA-Plastic-W...

[ShampooEfficient]

Whats the best thing to use to stick clear plastic windows into a plastic model car?

I had a tantrum with my Range Rover because despite my best efforts, whoch weren't effortful enough, I still ended up ruining the windows with the Contacta I normally use. They're now painted black. Gangsta.

As an aside, I ended up throwing my teddy well and truly out of the pram. among other things I ended up accidentally soldering through the roof. And putting black fingerprints all over the white paintwork. The whole effect is that it was built and painted by a drunken nine year old. With a trebuchet and a mallet. I've bought another one to try again...

[Simpo Two]

ShampooEfficient said:

I had a tantrum with my Range Rover because despite my best efforts, whoch weren't effortful enough, I still ended up ruining the windows with the Contacta I normally use. They're now painted black. Gangsta.

As an aside, I ended up throwing my teddy well and truly out of the pram. among other things I ended up accidentally soldering through the roof. And putting black fingerprints all over the white paintwork. The whole effect is that it was built and painted by a drunken nine year old. With a trebuchet and a mallet. I've bought another one to try again...

Now may be a good time to start a different hobby

As a youngster I messed up many a cockpit with polystyrene cement - now I might use superglue applied cautiously around the edges with a pin.

[dr_gn]

PVA - dries clear; Formula 560 canopy adhesive is good.

[Simpo Two]

dr_gn said:

PVA - dries clear

Wood glue on plastic? Wouldn't have thought of that.

[ShampooEfficient]

Thanks chaps!

FWIW I've also built a 190E and I've even amazed myself with how decent the finish is. But the windows were all in one, not 6 pieces...

[dr_gn]

Simpo Two said:

dr_gn said:

PVA - dries clear

Wood glue on plastic? Wouldn't have thought of that.

I use it for pretty much all smaller parts that aren’t structural, whether they’re photo-etch metal, plastic, resin or whatever. Also for paper models. It’s surprisingly strong. The Formula 560 stuff is dissolvable in water even after its set, so you get as many chances as you need to get it perfect, and it won’t damage paint. It’s also a good gap filler around canopies - just wipe any excess off with a damp cloth.

[Eric Mc]

Formula 560 - great stuff. I use it a lot.

[lufbramatt]

Simpo Two said:

Now may be a good time to start a different hobby

As a youngster I messed up many a cockpit with polystyrene cement - now I might use superglue applied cautiously around the edges with a pin.

The fumes from superglue can make clear styrene go foggy. You can get "odourless" superglue that supposedly is safe for clear plastics but I've found it can be mit and miss. Formula 560 or humbrol clearfix is your best bet.

[Simpo Two]

lufbramatt said:

it can be mit and miss.

I see what you mean!

Luckily no need to stick canopies at present; the current issue is trying to drill 0.6mm holes with a blunt drill... brand new drills in a set, but they're either made of cheese or aren't pointy enough.

[dr_gn]

Simpo Two said:

I see what you mean!

Luckily no need to stick canopies at present; the current issue is trying to drill 0.6mm holes with a blunt drill... brand new drills in a set, but they're either made of cheese or aren't pointy enough.

Get some 0.6mm PCB drills off Amazon. They’re always pretty sharp, unlike the Micro Drill type sets with the sliding lid; I’ve had one of those where the tips were so badly offset they didn’t match the flutes.

[lufbramatt]

Simpo Two said:

lufbramatt said:

it can be mit and miss.

I see what you mean!

Luckily no need to stick canopies at present; the current issue is trying to drill 0.6mm holes with a blunt drill... brand new drills in a set, but they're either made of cheese or aren't pointy enough.

Oops spelling fail - missed the “h” key ...