Smiler Levi Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 hi all can any body tell me what is the best glue to use on the tracks u get in Airfix kits have had some success with melting them together would prefer glue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_whitlam Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Revell contacta is good, you could always try stapling them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Hamilton Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I have used Revell Contacta with quite good results. Since I use my vehicles in wargaes I either staple the tracks or sew them using needle and thread! Both of these methods give a strong joint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler Levi Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 <p >Revell contacta is good, you could always try stapling themMany thanx will try that cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler Levi Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 Revell contacta is good, you could always try stapling them Many thanks will try that cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler Levi Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 I have used Revell Contacta with quite good results. Since I use my vehicles in wargaes I either staple the tracks or sew them using needle and thread! Both of these methods give a strong joint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler Levi Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 I have used Revell Contacta with quite good results. Since I use my vehicles in wargaes I either staple the tracks or sew them using needle and thread! Both of these methods give a strong joint. Many thanks will try the thread way cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X Wing Flyboy Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Staple or sow, never had success with glue of any kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmcabecadas Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 /media/tinymce_upload/ded2e05ed79f122f6872d5b312bd5831.jpgI always melt them with a screwdriver and never had any problem. This old model have the tracks melted and are as good as glued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O1707820202 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 In several decades of modelling I've tried glues (many types) and heating, and whilst heating is the only one that work, it's not a great finish, and one slip, and you've burnt a hole instead! Worst part of Airfix tanks, which is a pity as the kits themselves are fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Mock Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I did read of a new thing called Tricky Stick which allows superglue to bond to things like vinyl tracks. Must get some and try it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard baker1707820250 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Hi Jonathan, if you get some to try, please post the verdict.Rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Mock Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Sure will Richard, it's on my shopping list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutycard Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 /media/tinymce_upload/ded2e05ed79f122f6872d5b312bd5831.jpgI always melt them with a screwdriver and never had any problem. This old model have the tracks melted and are as good as glued. Brilliant finish!. You have done a great job with the weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmcabecadas Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 /media/tinymce_upload/14533ae18dea73a31c0955c73a4a10e2.jpg/media/tinymce_upload/ded2e05ed79f122f6872d5b312bd5831.jpgI always melt them with a screwdriver and never had any problem. This old model have the tracks melted and are as good as glued. Brilliant finish!. You have done a great job with the weathering. Thank you. I like these old kits and unlike others, never had problems with tracks. When I was a child, my mother sew them carefuly. When I become older, just melt them, following the instructions and soon learn how to do it without problems. Its possible to glue them before, to keep both parts in place before melt them with a screwdriver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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