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Re: keeping models together
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lugnet.general, lugnet.build
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Thu, 15 Jul 1999 14:48:37 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Greg Majewski writes:
> In lugnet.general, Brian H. Nielsen writes:
> > In lugnet.general, John DiRienzo writes:
> > > I am thinking about a model I am about to make and want to know how I can
> > > preserve it once it is built. Since it is going to be a white building, I
> > > think I will spray it or apply sunscreen to it, in hopes to prevent that
> > > yellowing. I also want the model to be semi-permanent, but not to the
> > > extent of the Target Yoda which I understand the pieces can not be separated
> > > without damage. Anyway, I want it to last a long, long time, and want to
> > > know what type of adhesive (if any would work) to use to make it a little
> > > more durable. I do want to be able to dismantle it one day, though. If
> > > anybody has good ideas for this, please let me know. Also, please let me
> > > know any other good tips for making the model last longer.
> >
> > Here's a thought: Elmers glue disolves in water and water won't hurt LEGO
> > bricks. Test the Elmers glue on a couple bricks to make sure it doesn't harm
> > the LEGO bricks.
> >
> > Brian
> I use Elmer's all the time, and have never had it damage any piece. Also, you
> don't even have to put it in water, it peels right off of the ABS.
> Greg
Does Elmer's also work for reapplying old stickers in a pretty permanent
fashion? Or has somebody had success with other kinds of glue? I've asked
this question myself before without response, and I believe somebody else also
asked it recently without getting any response...so does somebody need to do an
experiment here to see what works best? :)
Alan
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| (...) You could try contact cement for that. My wife has this spray-can of contact cement that she uses often when she needs to join items without leave a big mess of glue. I have no idea what affect that stuff would have on any of the plastics and (...) (27 years ago, 15-Jul-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| (...) I use Elmer's all the time, and have never had it damage any piece. Also, you don't even have to put it in water, it peels right off of the ABS. Greg citrusx__@yahoo.com (URL) (27 years ago, 15-Jul-99, to lugnet.general)
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