Enzedmaster  | 08 May 2010 2:54 a.m. PST |
Super glue isn't strong enough to hold this beast together (90% metal) and I am getting mega fustrated!! I tried pinning it but thats nigh on impossible given the angles of the cast. What is an alternative that provides a very strong bond? It will be gamed with, so the stronger the better. |
 Mapleleaf  | 08 May 2010 3:10 a.m. PST |
Use a blade to rough up the surface then 5 minute Two part epoxy make sure you read the instructions If necessary use rubber bands to hold the parts together link |
 Pictors Studio  | 08 May 2010 4:34 a.m. PST |
Maybe try the plastic one? |
 Dom Skelton | 08 May 2010 4:47 a.m. PST |
I used 2-part epoxy and they've held together nicely. Dom. |
Beowulf  | 08 May 2010 5:47 a.m. PST |
Another vote for 2 part epoxy. |
| Tanuki | 08 May 2010 5:51 a.m. PST |
I pinned it with brass rod, and used milliput to fill the joins (and to hold both ends of the pin – fiddly!). While the milliput is drying, I used superglue to hold everything together – milliput, pins and model parts. It seems to react with the milliput to provide a very strong bond both during the curing time and after. You can sand the milliput down as normal after it has dried (I'd give it the recommended 24 hours). The mix gets very hot when you first apply the glue to the soft milliput, so you'll sometimes see the technique referred to as "hot-welding". The long, thin tail on the fellbeast model is notoriously tricky to get to stick to the body. |
| olicana | 08 May 2010 6:24 a.m. PST |
Tanuki is right. Glue and pin. I also agree with using Milliput rather than Green Stuff. |
 Bobgnar | 08 May 2010 11:01 a.m. PST |
When I have a large feature to glue, with no supporting parts, I find contact cement the best adhesive. Spread some on both parts, let dry 10 minutes, 15 if large area. Then just align and push together. Let sit over night and a solid bond. I use epoxy for many things but prefer the Contact Cement when want instant hold where there are not any links between parts. |
 28mmMan | 08 May 2010 4:44 p.m. PST |
If you can not pin, I would need to see the pieces to know the pin points…but others have pinned, so it is possible. You could key the pieces. Creating a key means to make a cut on both outside surfaces of the miniature part A and B, then insert a key; brass link. I also recommend 2 part epoxy. |
 Olaf the hairy | 08 May 2010 5:44 p.m. PST |
I superglued the wing on then drilled through to pin. Unfortunately so much glue takes some time to set and the drill bit got stuck, so one of the wings is now pinned with a broken drill bit. |
| Enzedmaster | 08 May 2010 9:16 p.m. PST |
Best option for me is two part epoxy, thanks everyonee! |
