Glue Question

"LD" wrote in news:sgMjm.264$ snipped-for-privacy@nwrddc01.gnilink.net:

I don't know of the product, but I've found Tester's model cement tends to come apart when humid or wet. Maybe you'll have some luck with that.

Puckdropper

On 8/21/2009 11:30 PM LD spake thus:

Dunno. How about that "museum putty" stuff that people use to glue things to shelves so they don't get knocked over in earthquakes? It's supposed to be strong enough to hold things like pieces of china, but obviously is also meant to be removable.

Great! That was the whack on the side of the head that I needed!

There are numerous similar products out there and now when I go looking for them there is some sensible to ask for rather than waving my arms and doing a model railroad figure demo.

Thanks

Thanks, that's good to know. For this application, getting the spray on O scale feet without a lot of overspray might be an issue. And I already have problems gluing self to things. :-)

Three products come to mind. One is brand named Deja vu Glue and looks like a bottle of ordinary white glue which dries clear. When you are ready to remove it, just lift and it's separated. Your thumbnail will scrape off any residue.

The next is a roll of the same stuff that goes on clear cellophane tape but without the plastic. It's used for scrapbooking. I've seen several brands manufactured. You roll a bit on the item and it becomes self adhesive. Make sure you get the kind that is repositionable rather than permanent.

The last is a glue made just for the job.

In message , LD writes

I'm assuming you are in the US? Here in the UK Blu-Tak is popular, and I know similar stuff is available in the US, but by a different name, which I cannot remember, which is not terribly helpful :-(

Failing that Glue Dots are popular. They are little dots of glue which are peeled off backing paper, and are ideal for holding figures to a layout. The same clear stuff that magazines use to attach free CDs to the cover, etc.

I have used clear silicone sealant for years to glue buildings in place. They come up with the aid of a small screwdriver. Comes up easily and leaves almost no residue. Jeff

On 8/22/2009 8:08 AM Graeme spake thus:

The stuff you're talking about is technically referred to as "fugitive glue" in the printing industry. I prefer to think of it as "snot".

What about Walther's Scenic Accent Glue? Seems this is the type of job it's meant for.

Only glue I can think of is something I saw peddled at a train show lo these many years ago. Presenter/Owner? glued a figure to a board and shook it around to show that the bond would hold. Then he grabbed the figure and pulled sharply parallel to the board and the figure was removed. Those are all the details I recall. No company or product name. Anyone know this product?

Any other suggestions?

TIA, LD

We use Glue Dots and get them at Michaels. They can be removed with a finger nail. They come in "permanent" as well as "temporary" versions. We use the permanent, but, as I said, a finger nail works if you want to remove them. There can be some wastage if you try to use the box as a dispenser instead of just for storage. The dots can stick to the inside of the box if it's used as a dispenser. If you've used a waxy temporary method to hold, be sure to clean it off before using the dots. Otherwise, the dots don't hold well.

Smacks forehead!

Thanks.

Thanks to everyone. I've got a number of options now and more popping up now that I've got some brand names and types to search on.

Blue tacky Stuff is OK for this. Trick is not spread it thins.

Beeswax is also good.

As long as you don't hit a pothole at 70mph, that is. ;-)

wolf k.

On 8/22/2009 7:21 PM LD spake thus:

Now isn't this better than some sumbitch saying "Just Google it!"?

Yeah, why didn't he just Google it?

Much!

Google can't interpret hand waving yet.

Actually, my layout is of the "folding" type and the buildings need to be taken off, when folding. Now I'm looking for a solution to fix the buildings but keep them removable - something like a plug would be ideal, though I think it might be difficult to align correctly without damaging the building?

How do you do it?

Thanks ;-)

Four methods I've seen and/or used:

2) Square hole in baseplate, and corresponding card pad (2-3mm high) on baseboard (scenery). Better than pins/sockets, but electrical connections will be additional. I've used this with plastic and paper models. Cut and fit the card pad to suit the building before gluing it down... ;-)

4) The Pendon method: make the building as the top end of a box long enough to reach the baseboard below the scene. You need corresponding hole in the scenic skin. The extension also provides a handle, makes finishing the model easier. Or so they say. I've not tried this, but it obviously works. Pendon offered a booklet on this method a few years ago.

HTH wolf k.