RMweb Premium juke Posted December 2, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 2, 2021 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham108 Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 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. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium dhjgreen Posted December 2, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 2, 2021 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium juke Posted December 2, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 2, 2021 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham108 Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 (edited) 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 Add name 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium juke Posted December 29, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 29, 2021 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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