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The Perfect Glue...or whatever

Modeling
#1

Hey Folks;
I am building an engine house in O scale and need some guidance. I am a long time modeler of all things trains having been in the hobby for years. The military and jobs kept me out of crafting until I retired and got me my own place. I recently came back to it.
I plan on building a 1:20 gauge railroad when I can. Until then I am keeping busy building O scale stuff.
Question: I am going to need to laminate scaled scribed sheeting in 1/32" and 1/8" thickness back to back. What glue would you use to do this?
I know if it is water based, such as Elmer’s, it is going to warp. Any suggestions out there?

Deneh - (Old man look at my life…)

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What are you sticking together?

This stuff is great for styrene. It works by capillary action, so you don’t get excess. I believe it’s Methylethylketone MEK. It basically is a solvent temporarily liquifying the surface and letting the plastic bond to itself. More a cohesive effect than an adhesive effect. The tiny brush allows you to touch the edge of the plastics and it gets sucked in.

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If it’s wood, depending if it’s going outside Titebond I II or III. It’s like Elmer’s but for wood and reportedly a stronger bond than most wood itself.

#3

Northeastern Scale Lumber basswood sheets at 1/32" thickness.
:slight_smile: Not going outside.

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#4

For indoor use almost any glue for wood will work fine. To avoid warping when laminating sheets, first spread the glue THINLY on both sides to be laminated. ON A FLAT SURFACE align the to pieces and adhere them together. Next, weight them over the full surface of the lamination with a consistent weight. Allow to dry for several days. The full cover weight plus the flat surface you are working on will slow the drying process. it take patience, but well worth it.

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