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Full resin kits..........a question..........
desertfox42
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Posted: Friday, December 28, 2007 - 08:45 PM UTC
...........just bought the Verlinden resin Luchs kit,..........never put one together,....should I use SuperGlue during constructions? Any other recomendations on assembly?
AlanL
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Posted: Friday, December 28, 2007 - 09:38 PM UTC
Hi,

Super glue is the job, other advice, take you time, clean every thing up well and test fit the parts before you glue them.

Enjoy the build.

Al
matt
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Posted: Friday, December 28, 2007 - 11:59 PM UTC
Super Glue or Epoxy...........
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Posted: Thursday, January 10, 2008 - 06:46 AM UTC
- Thoroughly soak the parts to remove any mold release agent (I use Pine Sol but I'm sure others will have some advice).
- Wear a respirator and safety glasses if grinding down pour stubs etc. with a motor tool. Dust from resin goes every where and is very bad for your respiratory system. If possible do this outside.
-wet-sand when sanding by hand to avoid airborne dust.
-CA is fine for most applications, I use 5-min epoxy for more fiddly assemblies that require more working time
TB2
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Posted: Thursday, January 10, 2008 - 10:14 AM UTC
Oh yeah, also if you're joining larger parts it's a good idea to drill and pin them. CA has excellent tensile strength but poor shear strength, so pinning the parts will strengthen the joint.

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