what type of glue do you guys use? this is the first time doing this so i need a little help.
thanks landon

HI, I have used CA for it in the past. Some of the slower setting stuff so you can make sure it is aligned properly once it starts to set. And to do it in one small section at a time.

I'm thinking that the next time I will try a 2-part epoxy, as this allows even more setting time to make sure things are right.

Also I think it helps to use some sandpaper to rough up the back of the Zimmerit a tad bit and the plastic surface too, so they can get a better grip to each other.

Good luck and take care, Larry

I'd recommend CA glue, one of the first pieces, I used Testors liquid glue, with only some success, there were bubbles in the Zimmerit pieces from where the glue just stayed.
Good tip about the sandpaper too!

Make sure you test fit the Zimmerit first, some of the pieces I had were a bit too wide in some areas.

I've used 5 minute two part epoxy glue without any problems. It gives you time to adjust the zim for proper alignment.

Scott

I've used nothing but that ol' standby... Elmers white glue. Easy to work with (drying time) and great results.

I have used CA and 2 part epoxy and will only use the 2 part epoxy now, easy yo work with and plenty of time to get zim in to the right place.

slow drying CA works well . The trick is do one piece at a time. You have 10-15 seconds to get the piece properly aligned. Then after a minute or two do it again. Problem (to me) with epoxy is you have to make a batch up and usually you have way too much or not enough to do the job. I can also get the CA a lot cheaper and the gap filling stuff does great on filling in seams without having to use a spatula / spreader

hey popaddy how is on is the elmers on sticking? i also where can i get this ca glue at?
thanks Landon

I use elmers glue. I use ATAK zimmerek now and that glue works great.
recon

CA glue is just superglue, or crazy glue, whatever people call it, you can find it at your supermarket or hardware store.

Thanks you guys for all your help!
landon

Landon -

I'm just finishing up a Dragon JagdPanther that I put the Cavalier "Zim" set on. I used 5-minute expoy that I spread thinly on the surface. It worked great and allowed for some 'fine adjustment' time as well. Highly recommend Cavalier's product. I'm trying the Atak next on an upcoming Tiger I build. Good luck and enjoy the build,

Blade48mrd