Mock Up Glue

[jwrass]

Hey Gang,

I have been using Aleenes Tacky and Turbo Tacky glue (Hobby Lobby) for mock ups with much success.

I typically use it when I'm at a point where I'm not going to be handling the parts for 12 hours or so.

I apply it to the area I want to fasten and let it tack up a bit before I attach the parts. Once dry it has pretty good durability and will take some abuse without falling apart ( although not 100% infallible)

When done I simply put the parts in warm water and the whole thing comes apart as the glue is water soluble.

This has worked really well for me.... I'd be interested in what others may be using as a mock up glue!

Peace,

Jimmy "RASS"

[astroracer]

I've used Elmer's White Glue for many years. Same thing, hit the parts with hot water and they fall apart.  I have also used Tacky Glue and hot glue with no problems.

Mark

Edited August 25, 2016 by astroracer

[Ace-Garageguy]

I use rubber cement and tiny drops of liquid solvent-type cement, as well as low-temp hot glue on occasion...depending on the particular strength requirements and how long the thing needs to stay together.

White glue doesn't usually work for me, as I find it takes a while to develop any handling strength. High-temp hot glue will penetrate styrene, depending on the exact composition of the plastic, and can be the absolute devil to remove.

I need to look into the tacky-glues, as everything I use currently has some limitations and downsides.

Liquid cement works well for me during the early phases of establishing overall proportions, stance, and ride-height. Bonds between parts assembled with a very small quantity will develop handling strength in a few seconds, but can be easily broken if fairly immediate re-positioning is necessary. That's great, but the downside is if you leave the parts assembled until a full-strength bond is achieved, damage to the plastic at the joint is almost inevitable when it's broken. Though it's usually very minor and easily dealt with during subsequent operations, it CAN be a problem if you use just a little too much liquid cement inadvertently.

[935k3]

I use this

[StevenGuthmiller]

A little drop of one of the new UV cured glues like "Laser Bond" works well.

You cure it instantly with UV light so you can continue working right away.

When your ready to disassemble, it peels off easily.

I haven't really used it on painted parts, but it works great for bare plastic.

 

Steve

[jwrass]

Gentlemen,

Thanks for the response..... I haven't had much luck with the Elmers.....

I'm going to give all the suggestions a shot.

Steve. Particularly interested in the UV process.... Do you have a small UV device (gun) that you use for curing?

"RASS"

[Ace-Garageguy]

Gentlemen,

Thanks for the response..... I haven't had much luck with the Elmers.....

I'm going to give all the suggestions a shot.

Steve. Particularly interested in the UV process.... Do you have a small UV device (gun) that you use for curing?

"RASS"

Bondic comes with a little UV LED light specifically for that. They're not hard to make, either...and should be available separately from a variety of sources.

https://www.amazon.com/Bondic-Anything-Waterproof-Resistant-Plastic/dp/B00QU5M4MG

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Streamlight-65069-Streamlight-Stylus-UV-Pen-Light-Black/17011815

Edited August 29, 2016 by Ace-Garageguy

[jwrass]

Bondic comes with a little UV LED light specifically for that. They're not hard to make, either...and should be available separately from a variety of sources.

https://www.amazon.com/Bondic-Anything-Waterproof-Resistant-Plastic/dp/B00QU5M4MG

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Streamlight-65069-Streamlight-Stylus-UV-Pen-Light-Black/17011815

Thanks Bill... I'm going to jump right on that!

"RASS"