A good glue to have in a sticky situation
Have you tried this glue?
October 27, 2017
If you are tired of counting to 100 while you wait for super glue to secure a photo-etched part to your model, try using J-B Weld epoxy resin as an alternative. This product is extremely easy to mix, is workable for an extended period of time, and has the viscosity to hold delicate PE parts like ship ladders in place until the cure is strong enough to fend off gravity.
J-B Weld, found in hardware and automotive stores, comes in two versions: one sets in 6 minutes, the other takes 4-6 hours to cure. I prefer the latter because it makes alignment of PE parts less frenetic.
Because the epoxy continues to gently flow after you attach the PE part, the end result looks more natural than with other products. It also has a high forgiveness quotient — if you don’t like something, simply wipe it off and try again.
I typically dab a small amount of J-B Weld on a piece of cardboard, mix it, and apply the epoxy with a pin.
The other advantage of this product is you don’t have to run to your partner for help separating your fingers after they’ve been glued together with other products.
Tip submitted by:
Ray Skoff
Issaquah, Wash.