To LUGNET HomepageTo LUGNET News HomepageTo LUGNET Guide Homepage
 Help on Searching
 
Post new message to lugnet.generalOpen lugnet.general in your NNTP NewsreaderTo LUGNET News Traffic PageSign In (Members)
 General / 5561
5560  |  5562
Subject: 
Re: keeping models together
Newsgroups: 
lugnet.general
Date: 
Thu, 15 Jul 1999 13:52:41 GMT
Viewed: 
1112 times
  
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
citrusx__@yahoo.com
http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Dome/1888/



Message has 3 Replies:
  Info on siding was: keeping models together
 
OK, I think I will get a nice fresh bottle of Elmers, and possibly a showcase. Now, has anyone been able to make nice siding for houses in minifig or smaller scale? I already have a good idea for roof shingles. Thanks again! -- Have fun! John (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jul-99, to lugnet.general)
  Re: keeping models together
 
(...) 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 (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jul-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
  Re: keeping models together
 
(...) Is there any real reason to do this? Don't the pieces hold together fairly well by themselves? (Isn't that the point?) (25 years ago, 15-Jul-99, to lugnet.general)

Message is in Reply To:
  Re: keeping models together
 
(...) 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 (25 years ago, 15-Jul-99, to lugnet.general)

11 Messages in This Thread:




Entire Thread on One Page:
Nested:  All | Brief | Compact | Dots
Linear:  All | Brief | Compact

This Message and its Replies on One Page:
Nested:  All | Brief | Compact | Dots
Linear:  All | Brief | Compact
    

Custom Search

©2005 LUGNET. All rights reserved. - hosted by steinbruch.info GbR