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My modeling goes in fits and spurts do to time constraints. Many times I manage to squeeze out some time only to find the glue or paint I used last time is now hard or otherwise unusable. It seems that no matter what I do I can't seem to preserve CA glue and model paints longer than three or four different sessions. I make sure that the tips or bottle caps are clean and dry to no avail. I currently only use small containers of glue or paint but with a large project like a 1/350 battleship, this can get expensive. I was wondering if anyone has tips on how to store super glue and model paints over longer periods of time?
Thanks
Jack
As far as CA goes...never purchase anything except the smallest bottles unless you are tackling a major task and will use most of it in short course.
I nip the ends off my applicators and slip in a Teflon tube that is used as my applicator. Using some CA from another source I put a bead around where the tube meets the bottle's nipple applicator.
This tubing prevents air easily making its way into the bottle and a great precision applicator. The tip will eventually clog but trim off end with a knife is easy enough.
My bottles will last as long as a year or more. This tubing is available from stores that sell CA accessories.
Paint. Clean the threads on the bottle as well as on the lid. Make sure the rim is clean before replacing the cap. Don't over tighten as this could distort the cap and let air pass. Never return paint thinned back into the bottle of unused paint. This will often cause the paints composition to change and as a result harden prematurely.
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"Its not the workbench that makes the model, it is the modeler at the workbench."
Instead of using CA applicators which are purposely made and marketed toward the model hobbiest (at a cost markup) I make my own using Teflon RC control cable sheathing. Its as simple as stretching sprue.
The instructions are located here in the Resin Shipyard's Tips section (I don't think they meant it to be a play on words -- but hey - it works). http://resinshipyard.com/pages/tip_pages/glue_tips.html
Cut a length of tube, heat and stretch over a flame. Allow to cool. The tubing retains its hollow core when stretched. The original tube diameter fits over most CA bottle spouts. Cost is $2.35 for a 24-inch piece of Dubro RC Sheathing. The length is sufficient to turn out dozens of glue tips.
After several weeks sitting unused on the workbench the tip may become clogged. Snip back the tip about an eighth of an inch and you're good to go.
If you don't have the mechanical inclination to stretch your own following these instructions (what are you doing making models?), Darren at RS will sell you a packet of pre-stretched glue tips
when not using the ca glue, store it in the fridge.
ddp59 when not using the ca glue, store it in the fridge.
drives the wife nuts but it works!
gif creators
Yup
cold = good!
mind you, my modelling room, is soo cold, I don't need a fridge!
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Thanks everyone. I'll try several of the tips. ( pun intended ). I'll have to make sure my wife knows about the glue in the fridge. Wouldn't want it to end up in tomorrow's salad. BTW does CA work on lettuce?
jack jack Thanks everyone. I'll try several of the tips. ( pun intended ). I'll have to make sure my wife knows about the glue in the fridge. Wouldn't want it to end up in tomorrow's salad. BTW does CA work on lettuce? Jack
Makes it crunchier!
will sure stick to your stomach if it doesn't stick to your throat 1st.
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