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Topic review - Attaching 3D printed parts to styrene parts?
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CWatson
  Post subject:  Re: Attaching 3D printed parts to styrene parts?  Reply with quote
medicmike wrote:
I used the 3DModelparts twin 20's, quad 40's, and 5 inchers in my 1/700 Indianapolis. I used Gorilla glue (a gel superglue) to attach them all to her and it worked just fine.


Thanks, I will give that brand a try.


CW
Post Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2016 11:57 am
medicmike
  Post subject:  Re: Attaching 3D printed parts to styrene parts?  Reply with quote
I used the 3DModelparts twin 20's, quad 40's, and 5 inchers in my 1/700 Indianapolis. I used Gorilla glue (a gel superglue) to attach them all to her and it worked just fine.
Post Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2016 3:01 pm
CWatson
  Post subject:  Re: Attaching 3D printed parts to styrene parts?  Reply with quote
Never tried the gel, regular Crazy Glue seems pretty thick. Yes I leave a peg at the bottom to insert into hole on deck.


Thanks,
CW
Post Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2016 3:34 pm
bioshock73
  Post subject:  Re: Attaching 3D printed parts to styrene parts?  Reply with quote
I have both Blue Ridge (haven't used them yet) and 3d Models guns in 1/700. Krazy glue is one of the most well known brands. Have you checked Gorilla Glue or Loctite? Have you tried it in gel? Also, are you leaving a little peg at the bottom of the gun pedestal for added support? Makes it easier for the mount to remain in position while the glue dries.
Post Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2016 3:17 pm
CWatson
  Post subject:  Attaching 3D printed parts to styrene parts?  Reply with quote
I am not much of a after market part type of person but I have found many of Trumpeter USN kits have 20mm guns that lack shields so I bought some Blue Ridge 20mm 1/700 scale guns.

What is the best way to bond these materials? If it is Super or Crazy glue (CA?) is there a specific brand because in my experience the attachment point become brittle and separate over time.

Thanks again,
CW
Post Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2016 12:02 pm

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