Just bought a Verlinden building of a destroyed mansion. I have never put these together before, what is the best adhesive for this type of material? Any other thoughts or procedures on construction would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
DJ
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HELP WITH VERLINDEN

210cav

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Posted: Friday, September 12, 2014 - 02:12 AM UTC

Biggles2

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Posted: Friday, September 12, 2014 - 02:45 AM UTC
Depends if it's a resin casting or plaster (hydrocal). They make both. If resin - sand the mating surfaces to roughen it up and level it, and use CA. If hydrocal - sand to level the mating surfaces and use white glue.


jon_a_its

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Posted: Friday, September 12, 2014 - 03:29 AM UTC
Or 5min/30 min 2 part epoxy, for plaster or resin,
depending on how much wiggle room you need?
depending on how much wiggle room you need?

obg153

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Posted: Friday, September 12, 2014 - 03:32 AM UTC
I've built a number of Verlinden kits, both resin and plaster. For the resin ones, CA works fine after prepping the mating surfaces. I prefer the plaster as they are easier to modify, add bomb/bullet damage, etc.. One thing I usually do, especially if the building has upper levels or more than two corners, is to drill small holes in each mating surface, then insert pieces of round toothpicks (like re-bar) to help strengthen the join. Allow to dry for 24hrs at least. Prior to painting, spray a light coat of matte finish cause the plaster tends to soak up your paint. Hope this helps!

210cav

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Posted: Friday, September 12, 2014 - 04:20 AM UTC
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I've built a number of Verlinden kits, both resin and plaster. For the resin ones, CA works fine after prepping the mating surfaces. I prefer the plaster as they are easier to modify, add bomb/bullet damage, etc.. One thing I usually do, especially if the building has upper levels or more than two corners, is to drill small holes in each mating surface, then insert pieces of round toothpicks (like re-bar) to help strengthen the join. Allow to dry for 24hrs at least. Prior to painting, spray a light coat of matte finish cause the plaster tends to soak up your paint. Hope this helps!
Guys-- I should have stated it is the plaster cast house. Great directions from all of you and I thank you for your assistance
DJ




melonhead

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Posted: Friday, September 12, 2014 - 05:26 AM UTC
For plaster, I have used superglue as well and works fine. In the end, you will have to do gap filling simply because the plaster is warped, shrunk, mishaped. So you would be best off with something that fills at the same time

jesmith

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Posted: Friday, September 12, 2014 - 06:33 AM UTC
You can also use the dry powder drywall mud you get from a building supply store. It is about half hydrocal, and depending on the "set" time of the mud, it can give you plenty of time to wiggle and adjust.
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