Laminating Styrene Sheets

JCL Modelman May 1, 2016

  1. JCL Modelman

    JCL Modelman TrainBoard Member

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    I'm currently working on scratch-building a new structure. I'm using n arc brick sheets in HO Scale. I would like to laminate my walls to make them thicker. say .020 to .060 styrene. What is the best method of gluing and what is a good glue or bonding agent to use? I've tried Tenex but it seems to dry way tooo fast
     
  2. emaley

    emaley TrainBoard Supporter

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    For styrene to styrene, I would just use regular testors model cement, then clamp or weight the piece down. This is how I would do it. The testors will give a good "weld" and has a longer working time so you can get things placec correctly. The liquid glues tend to be either WAY to stong, or they dry too fast. Super glue is too brittle and might delaminate.

    Trey
     
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  3. JCL Modelman

    JCL Modelman TrainBoard Member

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    Wow, Thanks! I'm gonna give it a try! Got good old testors right on the bench. I will let you know how it goes.
     

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