Building Eckon Signals

[juke]

I've bought some of these and I am having difficulty getting them assembled.

 

I've tried two types of Loctite, both thin Original and Control to attach the phone box to the aluminium pole.

When dry a slight touch parts them.

For the plastic to plastic parts I have tried several types of polystyrene cement, the latest being Army Painter brand which seems to be well liked.

It doesn't melt the plastic at all. When try it flakes off.

Can anyone please tell me what works?

Thanks

Syd

[Graham108]

Must admit haven't built any for years but those I have built are still together - can't remember exact make of polystyrene cement I used. I currently have a tube of Humbrol PC and I will be making more of these makes of signals over Xmas - I'll let you know how I get on if you are still seeking advice in the NY.

[dhjgreen]

43 minutes ago, juke said:

I've bought some of these and I am having difficulty getting them assembled.

 

I've tried two types of Loctite, both thin Original and Control to attach the phone box to the aluminium pole.

When dry a slight touch parts them.

For the plastic to plastic parts I have tried several types of polystyrene cement, the latest being Army Painter brand which seems to be well liked.

It doesn't melt the plastic at all. When try it flakes off.

Can anyone please tell me what works?

Thanks

Syd

Some time ago for me too, although I most likely used Butanone.

[juke]

Thanks to both of you. I'm hoping someone has made these up recently and can name a specific brand that has worked for them.

 

I used to have butanone but it became hard to get it here in NI as Royal Mail use air freight so it was hard to get it sent.

 

I must try tp get some, might get lucky!

If not I look forward to how you get on Graham.

 

[Graham108]

Syd

 

Not sure where you are with yours but here's a photo of mine, nearly completely assembled - and the tube of glue used.

@juke

Edited December 29, 2021 by Graham108
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[juke]

Thanks Graham, this is really appreciated! I think I have spent more on adhesives than on the signals.

I have been watching out hoping you would post.

I even tried MEK but the plastic laughed at it

 

Tamiya Extra Thin was no good either.

 

Regards

 

Syd