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Re: Glue for models
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lugnet.trains
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Thu, 25 Mar 1999 23:51:56 GMT
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woohoo! This is definitely in my field.
When I was building models for LEGO we used two different types of glues.
(this was different across different model shops, so this really only applies
to Enfield.) For 95% of the gluing we used a mix of ABS pellets and MEK
liquid. We'd mix a container with about 2/3 pellets and then add the MEK.
(This is toxic stuff before it dries, be very very careful about ventilation)
The mixture is stirred until lumpy and left to cure for about 48 hours. (Again
this is very very smelly stuff, toxic fumes, careful.)
When applying the glue you need to be careful not to apply too much or you will
experience meltdowns. This is where the glue sucks in the side of the brick as
it dries. Typically we'd spend anywhere from 2-5 days training someone new to
apply enough glue. They practice building towers of one by one bricks and
plates.
Once the glue dries it's fine to smell by the way. Takes about twenty-four
hours to dry in a WELL ventilated room.
We also used super glue. Yes plain old fashion super glue. This was needed
for any gluing that involved two elements without any ABS plastic. Things like
mini-figure hands, etc.
In rare cases, and usually with clear elements, we'd use a small bit of
straight MEK applied in a syringe with a needle.
John
If you want to see more pics of me model building for LEGO check out
http://www.skypoint.com/~jkelly69
In lugnet.trains, Frank Filz writes:
> Christopher Masi wrote:
> > Yes, I did know about the doors, that is how I have two doors on my • trolley
> > opening in opposite directions. Unfortunately, I used a bit to much Super • Glue
> > on one door so the glass is frosted a bit, and there is a finger
> > print...errrrrr! Also, when it comes to LEGO Super Glue is anything but • super.
> > It never holds well. I have had some success with epoxies (the glue that • comes
> > in two tubes). I use epoxy to hold the LEGO to my computer. But epoxy is
> > extremely unwieldy (wow nover wrote that word before...it looks funny so I
> > looked it up) and goopy (looked that one up too, but it is not in my
> > dictionary). The epoxy doesn't actually bond to the LEGO; the epoxy can be • pried
> > (another wierd (wouldn't you know I spelled weird wrong) looking word) • loose. I
> > guess we need to find out what LEGO uses to hold the glass in the frame, • because
> > it was in there pretty good.
>
> I think Liquid plastic modelers cement would work reasonably well for
> glueing Lego bricks together since it is a solvent (and is intested for
> Polystyrene which should be sufficiently similar to ABS (Acrylonitrile
> Butadiene Styrene) to work). Is the "glass" ABS?
>
> --
> Frank Filz
>
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