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Good Morning
I have a Stug III that im putting a resin superstructure on (forgebear)
i'm just wondering what type of glue to use to connect the superstructure to the initial plastic top.
regards
Sean

Hi, I would recommend "PLASTRUCT PLASTIC WELD" It does not Glue two surfaces together instead it melts one surface into the other,
Brilliant with ABS and any other Plastic Material including Resin,
BUT it cures very quickly so make sure everything is ready to go before applying the glue,
You Brush it on the two surfaces You do not squeeze it on,
This stuff is a liquid and volatile.
Quite expensive but a little goes a very long way,
Recommended.

Cheers Jarndice
I will look for it out here in Germany,
shouldn't be too hard to find.
regards
Sean

Are you sure Shaun? Mr SEAN66 wants to glue RESIN, which isn't on the list of "plastics" that can be glued by any of those solvent weld "glues"

I question this because I need to know myself.

Son of a gun-ner wrote:Are you sure Shaun? Mr SEAN66 wants to glue RESIN, which isn't on the list of "plastics" that can be glued by any of those solvent weld "glues"

I question this because I need to know myself.

Pretty sure plastic weld won't work with resin.

Good old super glue is my go to in most situations

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I always use two part epoxy glue and additional pegs.

I visited a resin forum to try to find out what the resin hobbyists used, and basically the general consensus was, that there are multiple types of resin, and unless you have exactly the same resin composition as the resin item you want it to stick to, it won't give a good reliable bond. Therefore, even resin has trouble sticking to resin.

thank you all.
I have Pm'd Forgebear directly because I think its one of the kits he supplies,
when I get an answer I will post it on her.
regards
Sean

I use superglue on everything. The joints always need to be sanded to provide the glue with a rough surface to adhere to. As i am spending quite a bit of time modelling, I am also very concerned about the toxicity of some products, level of fumes and dry time. Superglue is a good compromise.

My present Panzer 4 build is a PZ4 Ausf D,
The body and Turret are based on an old Heng Long Tank.
Having removed large parts of the structure from the front of the body and taken the stowage box off of the Turret I have begun the rebuild using an aftermarket resin kit,
My first preference in any build is nuts and bolts and photo-etch but this build demands the use of glue and Plastruct has been my first choice and so far it has been perfect,
I do not use a tablespoon to apply the glue instead I use a small paint brush using enough to do the job and no more,