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Telinoz
Australia
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 Posted - 07/09/2012 : 15:58:04
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I got a Ferrari P4/5 from Davis & Giovani.
The windscreen wiper has come off during shipping.
It is tiny!
I know a small blob of glue will do the trick, however I collect models and don't make them.
So what glue do the experts use?
One that won't create a white mess, vapour marks and dries clear.
I'm in Sydney, in case someone local can pop over and fix it for me. |
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PeterW
USA
1216 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2012 : 18:18:32
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The best and safest way is to use a small dab of white glue [like Elmer's] . Put on a dot and let it set for a few seconds then insert the wiper. It will dry clear and there is no danger of damaging the model.
Good luck, and make sure you hold your breath ;) |
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the.x.man
New Zealand
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Posted - 07/09/2012 : 19:05:40
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Wash (and dry), your finger and thumb with something like methylated spirits before placing the wiper back in its hole - it'll reduce the risk of leaving a fingerprint on the windscreen...
In case you're unsure, Elmer's glue is just PVA (well, almost; Elmer's has a few extra additives, solvents and tackifiers), and you should be able to get that in virtually any hardware store in Oz.
Squeeze/drop a small blob onto a scrap of something and use a pin to apply a tiny drop of it from there onto the wiper mounting.
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PeterW
USA
1216 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2012 : 19:56:51
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I prefer a curved tweezers. I never attach any fine parts by hand. It's also best to place the glue in the hole and not on the part itself.
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Telinoz
Australia
14 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2012 : 03:04:55
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Thanks everyone!
Will do soon, I have tweezers and a steady hand.
I'll find the Elmer's glue. |
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Anthrax
USA
111 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2012 : 07:23:10
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I use Micro Kristal Klear by Microscale Industries. It is white but dries clear.
quote:
Originally posted by Telinoz
I got a Ferrari P4/5 from Davis & Giovani.
The windscreen wiper has come off during shipping.
It is tiny!
I know a small blob of glue will do the trick, however I collect models and don't make them.
So what glue do the experts use?
One that won't create a white mess, vapour marks and dries clear.
I'm in Sydney, in case someone local can pop over and fix it for me.
Mike Schmidt
Millington, NJ |
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PeterW
USA
1216 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2012 : 09:15:18
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quote:
Originally posted by Anthrax
I use Micro Kristal Klear by Microscale Industries. It is white but dries clear.
Mike Schmidt
Millington, NJ
Also very good.
I was thinking of a "common" glue he could use.
I actually use a special glue for jewels that holds quite well and dries crystal clear. "Jewel-It" is the name here in the States and available at Michael s.
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jaaz47
Germany
125 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2012 : 20:37:42
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| for small parts you can use diluted clear nail lacquer. |
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PeterW
USA
1216 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2012 : 21:06:28
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quote:
Originally posted by jaaz47
for small parts you can use diluted clear nail lacquer.
But that could potentially attack the paint or glass if it not applied carefully. A water based glue is the safest. |
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Repairing model, glue type?
