I have started building the Fruilmodel metal tracks for my Bishop SPG, and am making a meal of it. How can I accurately put a small quantity of superglue (cyno) onto the open end of the track pins, getting enough on for the job, yet not gluing up the works as it were?

Click under my profile and it will take you to a page where there is a link to an article I wrote (modeler's tool box) regarding making a CA glue dispenser with a needle and a piece of sprue. It should help you out.

Thats great, thanks

Winchweight,what I do is use either 5 minute or 15 minute epoxy resin It's a two part glue? that you just mix part a+b in equal ammounts I then use a tooth pick to dab on a small amount to keep the pin in

Cheers guys. I am enjoying some success with the needle and sprue method, but what a tedious job!!

:-)

Hi winchweight
I like to use Evergreen plastic rod. Cut the rod to aprox. size insert then, with a lighter heat the ends until a small end cap is formed. Try it. With a little pratice you'll whip right through those tracks

Hi All,
I've dumped the crummy wire and I now use straight pins. I usually have to drill out the links beforehand (takes about and hour) with my dremel. Then, insert the pins, cut off the ends and voila! The friction of the pin and the link hold everything together nice and tight. Also, you can select the right size head and diameter of the pin and they are readily available: walmart's craft/sewing area. HTH.
Regards,
Georg