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Gluing resin to plaster
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Posted: Saturday, March 12, 2016 - 06:28 AM UTC
What type of glue will work for gluing resin to plaster.
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Posted: Saturday, March 12, 2016 - 06:58 AM UTC
I have actually done this at work. You can use 2 part epoxy or
thick CA. Mind you the CA I used was an indusrial adhesive that is not available in hobby stores. (Sicomet) I'm sure Zap a Gap Or the thick Bob Smith Industy"s CA would be fine...
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Posted: Saturday, March 12, 2016 - 09:22 AM UTC
Not sure what you're attempting to attach, or how large it might be, but I would recommend using pins to reinforce the joints. Al
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Posted: Saturday, March 12, 2016 - 09:46 AM UTC
I'm putting together a Mec Models building facade the front is resin the floors and walls are plaster.
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Posted: Saturday, March 12, 2016 - 03:34 PM UTC
I would defintely pin it - especially the floors.

I would also attach the walls and front to the ground work at the same time to give it extra strength.

just my two cents.
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Posted: Saturday, March 12, 2016 - 05:04 PM UTC
Hello,

I would second the proposal to use pins on these parts. I would also suggest using 2 part epoxy as this kind of glue normally gives some flexibility which CA glue can not provide. This comes in pretty handy, when glueing large parts.

Best Regards

Dennis
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Posted: Sunday, March 13, 2016 - 03:17 AM UTC
Thanks guys but what do you mean by pinning it. I kind of have an idea of what you mean but not sure.
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Posted: Sunday, March 13, 2016 - 03:50 AM UTC
you make some hole in the base and in the resin to fit same pin made in metal rod or wire (1-2mm) to make everything stronger,i usually prefere glue this stuff with Epoxy more elastic then CA and give you more time to play with,i do the same with walls.
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Posted: Sunday, March 13, 2016 - 03:58 AM UTC

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Thanks guys but what do you mean by pinning it. I kind of have an idea of what you mean but not sure.



Just like the alignment pins in a kit. A pin on one part and a hole in the other. You use a piece of metal rod as the pin. Most hobby shops carry brass or steel rods of various diameters. The thickness of the rod used depends on the weight and size of the parts to be joined. Al
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