VIIILegionaire. Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I have my first fine cast model, and I was wondering if I should use superglue or plastic cement? What does the brethen say on this? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262438-finecast/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev. Tiberius Jackhammer Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Pretty sure plastic cement doesn't work with Finecast resin (since plastic cement melts the plastic a bit to make a bond - it can't melt the FC resin). Superglue's the way to go. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262438-finecast/#findComment-3196709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urauloth Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 No, you're right, it doesn't. You have to use superglue. Since the resin is slightly porous, I'd recommend the thin stuff. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262438-finecast/#findComment-3196722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darklighter Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 If you're not happy with just superglue to hold it it's really easy to pin Finecast with it being so soft. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262438-finecast/#findComment-3197554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor Engel Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I also recommend a dab of liquid green stuff for visible joins. Smooth it out a bit at the edges and boom, amazing one-ness. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262438-finecast/#findComment-3197828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circus Nurgling Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 If you're not happy with just superglue to hold it it's really easy to pin Finecast with it being so soft. I definitely recommend pinning resin stuff. An easy way to pin most parts is to glue together first, then drill through both pieces, insert the pin (with a dab of glue on the end), then top off the hole with a dot of green stuff. Sand it or file it just a bit if necessary. Makes lining up the pinning holes [almost] not necessary, but there will still be some things that require a pin that you can't use this technique with. Any CA glue will do. I prefer the normal viscosity and thicker stuff over the thin stuff for resin, but you can also buy bottles of resin itself to use as glue. You can buy it at some (most?) hobby stores. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262438-finecast/#findComment-3199991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbringer Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I use Zap a gap and its brilliant Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262438-finecast/#findComment-3212222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 If a really strong bond is desired you can also use 5-minute epoxy. 'Super' glue is the first choise since it's so easy to get and use, but it can tend to be a bit brittle for delecate joins. Epoxy might better in those rare cases. Pinning in general is always a good idea most times, no matter the material or part/s. I just wish they would use a different resin for Finecast. It doesn't matter how well it's joined if a long delecate detail is 'rubbery' and bends too easily. Frustrating to say the least. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262438-finecast/#findComment-3212281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawgiver 67 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Zap-Gap gel or thin should work fine depending on the weight and / or thickness of the pieces. Iv'e used it on plastic, metal, and resin with no issues. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262438-finecast/#findComment-3212476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostLegion Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Big fan of Gorilla super glue myself....great for finecast, metal, or combination bondings. works very nicely for plastic to metal or resin too. Very good bond strength, relatively easy to clean up (if needed) and the bonus feature of a slight expansion effect (surface/circumstance dependant). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262438-finecast/#findComment-3212591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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