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Attatching photo etch
WAR-TOOL
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Idaho, United States
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Posted: Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 08:53 AM UTC
HI, i am currrently working on an old tamiya panzer 2 ausf. f/g, and i have the Eduard photo etch set for it, and i was wondering, since this is my firts PE set, What kind of cement i should use to fix the PE to the model. Thanks
kkeefe
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Posted: Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 08:57 AM UTC
Super glue (CA) is the only glue that'll do PE. Two-part epoxys will work also (I guess).
scoccia
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Posted: Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 09:02 AM UTC
As stated by Kevin CA or two components epoxy works well. I prefer to use gel CA applying just a tiny bit with a pin because gives you mor time for accurate positioning of the part. If you need even more time but you do not want to use "thick" or gel CA sometimes I use Future too...
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GunTruck
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Posted: Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 09:04 AM UTC
I go with all three of the above mentioned...

Gunnie
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Posted: Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 09:07 AM UTC
Thanks guys, that will get me moving along on this little tank now. Thanks again for the help
TankCarl
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Posted: Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 01:29 PM UTC
First time,eh?
I recommend,tacking the parts on with a tiny bit of Elmer's White glue.if you don't like the position,soak it with water,and reposition it.Then when things are where you like them,put the tiniest drop of Super Glue at a point where the PE is in contact with the tank (or wingy thingie).cappillary action will spread the glue.The benefit,is that the part is where you like it,and is on tight enough to allow you to fumble placing the drop of Super Glue in place...

I think.
viper29_ca
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Posted: Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 02:10 PM UTC
Future will make PE adhere to kits?

Haven't heard of that one before...but makes sence.....have always used CA myself.....but even using a gel/slower type of CA maked more sence than normal CA!!
ZoomieE7
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Posted: Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 02:43 PM UTC
yes, Future, Tamiya clear, and other "clears" will work as a PE adhesive, so long as there'll be NO STRESS on the finished part.
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