davyou5 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 The only adhesive I plan on use for my year long 49 Mercury kit project (Modified 50) is Elmers glue. . What I am looking for are idea's on how to get a nice internal reflection that is seen in many older cars. Or does the lense itself do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 A chromed concave reflector behind the lens goes a long way for that; if it's not too deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 You can do a very nice "chrome" reflector with the shiny side of aluminum foil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62rebel Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 which, by the way, is what AMT originally put in the kit. i don't know how much success you've had using plain Elmer's Glue (i am assuming it's the white stuff) but it doesn't have much "grip" on styrene. it has been used for temporary assembly by many builders, but IMHO it will not hold up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 i don't know how much success you've had using plain Elmer's Glue (i am assuming it's the white stuff) but it doesn't have much "grip" on styrene... but IMHO it will not hold up. These headlights were done with an Elmer's-type PVA glue 2 years ago. They still look exactly like this...haven't fallen out. It doesn't take any strength to hold headlight lenses in place, and it dries perfectly clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyou5 Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 You can do a very nice "chrome" reflector with the shiny side of aluminum foil. . . . Interesting I may very well try that. Thanks which, by the way, is what AMT originally put in the kit. i don't know how much success you've had using plain Elmer's Glue (i am assuming it's the white stuff) but it doesn't have much "grip" on styrene. it has been used for temporary assembly by many builders, but IMHO it will not hold up. As far as I can see, there isn't a Chromed out piece/s for the heads in the chrome molds I am looking at. In the past I have had success with Elmers to a degree. . At least so long as I don't drop the model it's fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyou5 Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 These headlights were done with an Elmer's-type PVA glue 2 years ago. They still look exactly like this...haven't fallen out. It doesn't take any strength to hold headlight lenses in place, and it dries perfectly clear. That is a Nice build!. . And exactly the headlight reflection I am looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62rebel Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 is this the AMT kit or the Revell? the AMT has stock and "frenched" headlight buckets on the chrome tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I use the Testors clear parts cement all the time. Essentially Elmer's glue with a little more initial hold. Works great for head & taillights as well as small parts like mirrors & antennas, license plates, etc. Nice thing is, if you get a little glue on your finish, it's not such a catastrophe! Relatively easy to remove. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 You can also try putting some BMF in the headlight bucket for the "chrome" backing to the lens. I've had great success using clear enamel paint as the glue to attach the clear headlight lenses. If you've ever fought with the stuck-on lid of a jar of paint then you know that dried paint makes an excellent glue. I'll usually run a bead of clear enamel around the bezel where the lens sits using a toothpick. Let the clear enamel dry overnight and you're all set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyou5 Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 is this the AMT kit or the Revell? the AMT has stock and "frenched" headlight buckets on the chrome tree. This is a Fevell Kit. The headlight buckets on this kit where not chromed out. . I used MCM Ohana's suggestion with Aluminum Foil which I cut and glued to the buckets So far so good. I use the Testors clear parts cement all the time. Essentially Elmer's glue with a little more initial hold. Works great for head & taillights as well as small parts like mirrors & antennas, license plates, etc. Nice thing is, if you get a little glue on your finish, it's not such a catastrophe! Relatively easy to remove. Steve I need to start looking at other items available for modeling. Thanks for the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyou5 Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 You can also try putting some BMF in the headlight bucket for the "chrome" backing to the lens. I've had great success using clear enamel paint as the glue to attach the clear headlight lenses. If you've ever fought with the stuck-on lid of a jar of paint then you know that dried paint makes an excellent glue. I'll usually run a bead of clear enamel around the bezel where the lens sits using a toothpick. Let the clear enamel dry overnight and you're all set. Unfortunately I only have Black Chrome BMF at this time. That is another great suggestion, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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