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Offline Rasputin

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Re: what is the "glue" called
« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2009, 16:05:56 »
The stuff I am looking into should be the type of agent that melts or softens the plastic.
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Re: what is the "glue" called
« Reply #11 on: October 13, 2009, 16:49:05 »
Quote from: Rasputin on October 13, 2009, 16:05:56
The stuff I am looking into should be the type of agent that melts or softens the plastic.

Plast Weld does that, although on ABS (e.g. Playmobil) it helps to lightly sand the surfaces to be joined where this is possible, just enough to remove the shine.  The instructions say it "dissolves a thin film on each surface to be joined and then evaporates very quickly to form a welded joint...as strong as the surrounding plastic".

When using liquid glues such as Plast Weld, I've found it handy to stand the bottle of glue in another, wider container so it is less prone to tip over if you catch the top of the glue bottle or the handle of a brush standing in the glue.
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Re: what is the "glue" called
« Reply #12 on: October 13, 2009, 17:45:30 »
Gordon, a Google search of "Plast Weld" does not seem to show any products . Google wants to rename the search "plastic weld" and that is completely different

Could you please show what brand or a picture perhaps of the product or even a link ? thanks

Do you think it is similar to Jimbo's Plastruct I am still trying to figure out which product will work best 1-PLASTIC WELD CEMENT,or 2-BONDENE CEMENT . they both say ABS
This company also has a big catalog of building parts  :hmm:
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Re: what is the "glue" called
« Reply #13 on: October 13, 2009, 17:51:04 »
Quote from: Rasputin on October 13, 2009, 17:45:30
Gordon, a Google search of "Plast Weld" does not seem to show any products . Google wants to rename the search "plastic weld" and that is completely different

Could you please show what brand or a picture perhaps of the product or even a link ? thanks

Do you think it is similar to Jimbo's Plastruct I am still trying to figure out which product will work best 1-PLASTIC WELD CEMENT,or 2-BONDENE CEMENT . they both say ABS
This company also has a big catalog of building parts  :hmm:
Apologies again, it is called Plastic Weld and it is marketed in the UK by EMA Model Supplies.  Looking at Google, what is shown there so far isn't what I have!  I'll get more info and a picture up.
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Re: what is the "glue" called
« Reply #14 on: October 13, 2009, 18:55:31 »
Ras,  I can't find a picture but in the Hobby's catalogue I have it's code is PPC2 and it appears with the Plastruct products, so I think the link below is what you want

http://www.plastruct.com/Pages/OnlineProductDetail.lasso?-op=%27eq%27&CCode=PPC-2
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Re: what is the "glue" called
« Reply #15 on: October 14, 2009, 05:28:56 »
Ok I went to a local toy, well more like a hobby or model shop and they had Plastruct, Plastic Weld, General purpose plastic solvent cement made form trichloromethane

I will start trying it soon on other types of plastic to get the hang of it then off to the Playmobil . The stuff was only $4.50 for 2 Fl. Oz. and a little is all it takes so I think a bottle should last a long time.

The only problem is that now I have a new store with loads of Playmobil to go to  :lol: It is some kind of Franchise 
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Re: what is the "glue" called
« Reply #16 on: October 14, 2009, 12:50:47 »
Quote from: Rasputin on October 14, 2009, 05:28:56
Ok I went to a local toy, well more like a hobby or model shop and they had Plastruct, Plastic Weld, General purpose plastic solvent cement made form trichloromethane
  

That is the stuff I use..also there is a similar "glue" called TENAX-7R  (www.tenax-7r.com).
Plastruct, Plastic Weld is my first choice  :yup:  I use a small sable artist type brush to
apply the stuff..the one in the bottle is kinda large for detail work.  The glue is very thin,
and can get all over things in a hurry.

Happy "welding"
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Re: what is the "glue" called
« Reply #17 on: October 15, 2009, 23:06:54 »
Ok here is my first test run with the Plastruct that you recommended . It was a clean break and after I welded it, I lightly sanded .

I loaded a big picture so you could see . Can you find the break ?

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Re: what is the "glue" called
« Reply #18 on: October 16, 2009, 04:07:22 »
Nicely done Rasputin! I don't see any obvious break and would just be guessing, we'll see how it holds up once dry.


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Re: what is the "glue" called
« Reply #19 on: October 16, 2009, 04:36:14 »
I pulled and pushed on it pretty hard and it is holding great . I feel if I were too stress it any more an unbroken one would snap under this load . In conclusion, it is really strong, a lot stronger than the 2 part, 2 ton, $20, Devcon, crystal clear, 30 min. Epoxy . I guess the only way to really see how strong, would be to put it back on the gate and get the battering ram out and let the viking have a go at it
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