IanG Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 (edited) Does anybody know if it’s possible to use low melt point solder on the die cast that Hornby Dublo used? Edited March 12 by IanG Miss spelled Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hodgson Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 19 minutes ago, IanG said: Does anybody know if it’s possible to use low melt point solder on the die cast that Hornby Dunlop used? Hornby Dunlop? Did they make traction tyres? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 47 minutes ago, Michael Hodgson said: Hornby Dunlop? Did they make traction tyres? Only for the Metrovic C0-B0 model... Joking aside, I've never tried to solder to either a HD chassis or body. Unless its for some electrical purpose, I suspect that some sort of glue might be more successful. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JSModels Posted March 12 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 12 It seems it's possible, but very difficult. https://www.rmweb.co.uk/forums/topic/8356-soldering-die-cast-metal/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barclay Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 I tried it on part of a matchbox model and while it did look as if it had 'stuck' there was no strength in the bond. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 Didn’t want to bond the parts I was just going to use it to buildup some damage it does appear to work okay although the usual soldering rules apply make sure the surface is mechanically and chemically clean use the correct flux (Carrs green label) and a low wattage iron. I would normally use ultra fine car body filler but it doesn’t always bond that well on a corner I find that solder works better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted March 13 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13 Bear in mind that the metal used in diecasting is a sort of high melting point solder, I would imagine the only way to get a successful bond would be by heating up the model and using high melting point solder, an Sn10 at around 300 degrees might work. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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