kmc3420 Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 This is my first go at using Resin. I am assembling a 68 C10 bed, what is the ideal glue/epoxy for resin?Thanks.I have testors super glue that dries within seconds, I have Tamiya ultra thin cement, and Bob Smith quick set epoxy, its two part. What would be my best course of action, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 The last three models I finished were based on resin offerings from either Jimmy Flintstone or Model Martin and all were assembled completely using super glue and there were no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaBrown Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Super glue first, if you need a stronger joint use epoxy or use epoxy on top of super glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmc3420 Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 Thanks Tom and Joseph, super glue it is. I have a few small gaps to fill and might use the epoxy for filling gaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Don't use solvent glue for styrene, I've had good results with all varieties of super glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 What they said! Superglue. You might try minimum superglue in the gaps as well and then sand right away. The sanding particles will mix with the glue to fill the gap solidly. Epoxy may not set up hard enough for you to sand it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmc3420 Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 Thanks all for the suggestions, I did get the bed super glued together, and filled the gaps with the two part epoxy that sets up in 15 minutes. It is very solid. I was able to brush the epoxy mixture from the bottom side and it filled the gaps very nicely. Just need to do a bit of sanding in the corners where the bedsides/floor meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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