Hey guys,
I am working on a 105mm Howitzer and have broken one of the long arms that holds the armor plate on the cannon. I picked up some scale metal rod to replace it, but none of my glues hold. Should I just drop the plate or is there anyway you guys can think of to salvage it?
TIA
Matt N.

Not sure what you’re using for glue, but super glue should do the trick. I use it to glue brass rod during my projects. Clean the area and rod with some sanding followed by a wipe with rubbing alcohol. Sometimes I’ll use and accelerator to help bond and speed up drying time.

In addition, drill a hole between apply glue, that should also work.

And finally why not use a plastic rod, you can make one by stretching a piece of sprue. Using a lighter lightly heat the plastic when it becomes soft, then pull to the thickness needed.

Happy Modeling,
Joe

the thickness is .020mm. Strecthing a sprue to 1.16" of that diameter is near impossible. I use Zap A Gap glue.

Stretching sprue is not all that impossible, I’ve stretched as thin as hair. Give it some time and practice. One more solution is to check your local hobby shop to see if they carry Evergreen round rod. There are many diameters and sizes to choose from.

Happy Modeling,
Joe

Zap-a-Gap is the same CA (super glue) I use (thin and thick). If that's not "sticking and holding," I'd consider washing the parts and then scuffing them up a little with a fine sandpaper. That should do it for you. Odd that it doesn't.

Mike