Mr Motts Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I am returning to this hobby after about a 30 year absence. I have what is probably going to be considered a real stupid question. When I built models when I was younger I made sure that plastic was glued to plastic. If there was paint of chrome I would scrap off the surface that needed to be glued on the mating parts and then glued them together. If I scrapped to much I would have to go back and touch up the paint after it dried. My question is if other glues will hold well enough to a painted surface? It seems this would be easier for instance when assembling engine parts. I could paint all the different colored parts individually and then glue them together with out scraping the painted surfaces. I have seen some videos on you tube of people using testors enamel clear to glue the parts together. I would think that the bond would not be as strong with this but maybe it is. My concern is looking realistic and also having a strong bond. Overall I am just confused on this - Any help would be appreciated as I have no idea what I am doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobdude Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 This might not answer your question,sometimes I will put a dab of Elmer's glue at the glue joint.Then you can paint the part,pop off the glue.You have a clean surface you can plastic glue together with minimal paint touch-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Motts Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 Ah - Now that is an interesting approach. I really like that idea. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Motts Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 What an unbelievable response to my question. Thank you all so much for your great ideas. The response to a new guys questions are really appreciated. This is the right way to expand peoples interest in the hobby. All the help from all of you is so appreciated. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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