Mesh

[adz13091982]

Hi,

I have nearly finished my first ever model (Tamiya Mitsi Evo VI) but one of the final things to do is to glue the mesh onto the bumper vents. What glue is best to use for this?

[rockinanko]

whatever glue you're using...

as long as you apply very finely & out of sight, that's how i do it.
cheers!

[Ferrari TR]

Sticky glue.
super glue (ca) will likely give you a white haze on the mesh near where it's applied. plain old white glue works fine. epoxy is good too, but overkill for something that just needs to be stuck in place.

[bobss396]

5-minute epoxy works for me. I wait for the epoxy to start to set up, maybe at the 3 minute mark. Then I plop the part straight on, use tweezers or a piece of masking tape to get some control of the part. Test fit beforehand to make sure it'll sit flat.

Bob

[MPWR]

It's pretty simple to do, so it's probably best to use something easy and forgiving. White glue is a terrific option- spread a bit on the plastic that the mesh will be applied to, let it partially dry and put the mesh in place. If you aren't happy with it you can reposition or remove the mesh and try again- and any glue stuck on the mesh can be easily washed away.

Using epoxy is a bit like opening peanuts with a sledgehammer. It will more than work, but is not the easiest way of going about it. The problem with epoxy (other than the hassle of using a two part glue) is that if you get any anywhere you don't want it you'll never get it off- on mesh, on paint, on clear parts, etc. Unless real strength is needed in a glue joint, epoxy is usually the last thing I will use.

[bobss396]

Originally Posted by MPWR

It's pretty simple to do, so it's probably best to use something easy and forgiving. White glue is a terrific option- spread a bit on the plastic that the mesh will be applied to, let it partially dry and put the mesh in place. If you aren't happy with it you can reposition or remove the mesh and try again- and any glue stuck on the mesh can be easily washed away.

Using epoxy is a bit like opening peanuts with a sledgehammer. It will more than work, but is not the easiest way of going about it. The problem with epoxy (other than the hassle of using a two part glue) is that if you get any anywhere you don't want it you'll never get it off- on mesh, on paint, on clear parts, etc. Unless real strength is needed in a glue joint, epoxy is usually the last thing I will use.

True, epoxy is best left in the hands of an experienced modeler and not for those with only basic skills to rely on. Always practice on something scrap before trying it out on a finished model if you have doubts.

The benefit of epoxy that it will withstand handling and uncured epoxy wipes off easily with a q-tip and water.

Another alternative that I like for use in interiors where it will never be touched is clear acrylic Tamiya paint, like X-22. Just brush some on a smooth surface like glass, drop the PE part onto it, then apply it on the model.

Bob