Using CA with card modeling

[jagolden01]

I get to use my Loctite bottle right to the last drop.
If the tip crusts up, I just twist and break off the crust.
Doesn't stick to the bottle - how would it come out at all!:p

[whulsey]

Never tried the Loctite brand. The problem I had was the glue going off inside the tip and plugging it. I even had some bottles of hobby brands go off without ever being opened (like I said, I build slow).

[ghshinn]

Originally Posted by jagolden01

I get to use my Loctite bottle right to the last drop.
If the tip crusts up, I just twist and break off the crust.
Doesn't stick to the bottle - how would it come out at all!:p

I use Loctite, too, and do the same. Never had it go bad on me, at least not yet.

I make spindles from paper towels. I use white glue to roll them, let them set over night, and then coat them with CA. After two coats, I put them in my drill motor and turn them with sand paper. I tried doing that with white glue and it didn't work. CA stands up very well to the sanding, and I can get almost perfectly round spindles using that technique.

BTW, I stole that process from some internet site. I don't remember which one, or I'd give credit where it's due.

Garland

[rmks2000]

An old trick for a glue applicator was to file the tip off of a needle's eye into a 'U' shape. Then insert the needle into a dowel or a cork for a handle. This worked well for precise applications of tube glue and may work for CA also. If you want to keep the needle whole and give it a slight angle such as the MicroMark tool, I'd recommend heating the needle before bending, so as not to break it.

A related question: Many of the members treat the printed paper before building, to prevent bleed through when touching up the cut edges. I've used spray acrylic but others, especially in Europe, actually brush on some type of lacquer. What specifically is used and is the paper flexible enough for rolling?

[bagpiper]

Originally Posted by DesignR

Sorry, as a plastic guy just moving into paper, would you mind expanding on those "composited with CA" and "painting" bits? You can MP me if this is too basic for the general membership.

Thanx.

Wonderful question DesignR. looks like a lot of people found this useful.

As a side note, it is amazing how many people, myself included, came from Plastic modeling to paper.

Anyhoo don't want to change the topic just wanted to say thanks.

Jim

[DesignR]

Thanx, ya never know 'till ya ask, huh?

[bagpiper]

After reading this yesterday I went out and bought some CA glue from my local hobby shop. I ended up with InstaCure SuperThin. I also bought an applicator. For me I was just playing with it but I used it to "harden" a small piece and boy it did. It did not have the same effect in making the paper soggy and lose it's shape. The small piece is rock hard. OK there are some fumes but for the limited time the bottle was open I can manage them.

Seems there is some debate over the use of CA glue but I know what I like and I like CA glue -- fumes and all. lol

Cheers
Jim

[eTraxx]

Originally Posted by Bomarc

Just visited Micro Mark's site. They carry the loop type CA applicator that I like:

MINI-LOOP APPLICATOR

This is my go-to tool for CA.

Mike

I made my own from a needle. Ground off the end of the eye so only a ' Y ' is left ..

[RPriddy]

I usually a micro brush dipped in CA liquid.
It does make small parts very rigid, BUT it will change the finish and colour of the part!

[ghshinn]

Originally Posted by RPriddy

I usually a micro brush dipped in CA liquid.
It does make small parts very rigid, BUT it will change the finish and colour of the part!

I had the same problem, but I started spraying all the pages with flat lacquer right out of the printer. Now the CA will make the pieces shiny, but it doesn't change the color.

Garland