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Glueing metal gun tubes
cfbush2000
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Posted: Sunday, March 07, 2004 - 04:06 PM UTC
What type of glue do you use to attach metal guntubes to plastic?
Also, any special painting tips?

Thanks
Chuck
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Posted: Sunday, March 07, 2004 - 04:13 PM UTC
Chuck, depending on the size of the gun and the attachment point, I use CA glue or 5 minute epoxy.
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Posted: Sunday, March 07, 2004 - 07:18 PM UTC
The same here!!!
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Posted: Sunday, March 07, 2004 - 08:30 PM UTC
i use "Super glue", it works just fine
cfbush2000
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Posted: Monday, March 08, 2004 - 07:12 AM UTC
Thanks guys. Superglue it is. It's a Stuart barrel so it is small and lite.
Chuck
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Posted: Monday, March 08, 2004 - 07:16 AM UTC
I'd clean & prime it before painting.
cfbush2000
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Posted: Monday, March 08, 2004 - 08:58 AM UTC
Matt, any special primer?
Chuck
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Posted: Monday, March 08, 2004 - 09:10 AM UTC
Chuck:

I just attached a Model Point 120mm to a Trumpeter M1A2 turret using CA---solid as a rock pal. I also painted last night, and did not prime the tube--the paint went on easily and dried fast. Looks ok :-)

Good luck.

STeve
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Posted: Monday, March 08, 2004 - 09:13 AM UTC
I guess as long as it's clean paint only will work. I tend to prime metal anyway w/ a automotive type primer.
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Posted: Monday, March 08, 2004 - 02:37 PM UTC
OK guys. Thanks for the info.
Chuck
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