hey
like all my other posts, im relativley new to modelling but managing to find my way around
can anybody tell me what type of glue to use to keep ballbearings in the nose cone?
i tried it with normal glue not knowing it melts the plastic
haha
so while im here, no one happens to have a spare 1:72 scale revell tornado nosecone?
Thanks anyway guys!

Use a puddle of CA glue.

Shaun

Thanks Shaun, will do !

Either that, or if you are using smaller shot - like 8,s or below i use normal white pva glue - especially if filling a nose gone.

Can't help with the 72 scale tornado i'm afraid

Andy

I have been known to use Blu-Tak to fill the nose as well.
Andy

thanks alot for all the tips guys!


Adam

Hi Adam, welcome

I also use PVA glue

Sorry I can't help with the Revell Tornado nose cone

Mal

thanks mal!
i dont know if you noticed im from 195 (grimsby) squadron?
of air cadets
so if you judge another model comp for us i may be in it!
thanks again everyone!

I noticed

Not to worry I'll show you how to repair the "slightly" melted nose on Tuesday. I did say I would.

P.S. Don't mention all your mistakes on here it'll make Sam and I look like really bad teachers.

haha thanks!
i'll try not to in future
everyone,they are really

I beg to differ, we're not bad teachers as both of us and half the model group suggested using super glue when you borrowed Sam's lead shot.

P.S is your kit still in the cabinet as I was going to have a look at your decals tomorrow after the full cup of water incident to see if they can be salvaged. If so we'll do our best.

Haha, yeah i havent moved it.
im sure i never heard anything of the sort hhaha.
well it is my first model anyway
im learning, there's my excuse!
I bought a 1:48 Italeri F-4E Phantom II today, good or bad choice?

Adam

Try looking here for a review. Not sure if there is one, but it may help in the future. I'm sure that Allen and Sam are good teachers - i've picked up tips from them.

Hope the nose cone comes out alright.

Andy

ahh thanks Andy!
Ill check it out!
thanks again

A airplane modeler friend of mine uses buckshot mixed with a little 2-part epoxy putty (A+B, Magic Sculpt, Duro, etc. It's not so gloopy as a glue mix, he can form it around nose landing gear wells, gun assemblies and stuff and it is sticky and stays in place.
RWD

I have a friend who uses low-temp metal. He melts the metal over a flame and simply pours it into the nose of the airplane.

As mentioned, super glue gel and the issue is solved.