Glueing rod to sheet

[NOBLNG]

I want to glue round styrene rod to the edge of a styrene sheet so that it is flush on one side. I have done it before by filing a bevel on the edge of the sheet and laying both on a flat surface. I like to use Tamiya extra thin cement for this. The problem is the cement wicks under the parts and they are damaged by getting stuck to the surface. I came up with this idea to leave a void right where the glue joint will be. Now the cement will only seep along the joint itself.

Edited November 3, 2020 by NOBLNG

[PHPaul]

Nice!

Creative jigs are a big part of scratch building, always glad to see new ideas.

[peteski]

Place a piece of polyethylene (a cheap thin sandwich bag) under the glued parts. Neither the liquefied styrene, or glue will stick to it.  I also do this when using CA.It also doesn't stick well to polyethylene.  Wait for the glue to evaporate before peeling the sandwich bag off.

[Chariots of Fire]

I recommend beveling the edge of the sheet stock first.  This will give more of a surface for the rod to bond to.  Same procedure as what you are using to keep it flush with one side.

[GLMFAA1]

Good ideas, I would also put a flat edge on the round piece to mate with the sheet stock

greg