JCH Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Hi all, I'm looking for a good/the best dry fit putty. You know, to temporarily hold parts/assemblies in place to check fit and then easily, without residue, disassemble. Thanks in advance, JCH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Blue (or White) Tack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCH Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 Beauty! I'll give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooper645 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 +1 for Blu Tack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 As an example, two 1:350 WIP ships mostly held together by Blue Tack (you can see the grey / blue blobs sticking out) to get an idea of how they'll look and where further work is needed (Plus, I just can't resist doing it prematurely): Here, can just be seen under the Nav Lamps, Bridge and Funnel. Works great. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Yep Blue tac and for some items I will use a bit of Tamiya masking tape. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 FWIW - now that i think about it - I once ‘pre-built’ a special hobby CAC Boomerang using PVA glue instead of cement. This was to test the fit of the main components. Once I had learned everything I needed, I dropped the model into a tub of warm water, the PVA dissolved and, after a short clean-up l was ready to start permanent assembly. It worked quite well. Steve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.e.charles Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 drill & pin. assures final fit being the same as mock-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Micro Liquitape has always been good to me - not sure if it is still available but I guess PVA (as mentioned above by Bandsaw Steve) would do a similar job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 I've been known to use GS-Hypo watch crystal cement to tack parts in place. It's my usual method of gluing canopies down too, and has a very fine almost hypodermic application nozzle built into the tube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCH Posted October 2, 2019 Author Share Posted October 2, 2019 Great suggestions! I've since procured some Blu Tack (available at the Home Depot) with success. Murdo - Nice work! Bandsaw - I love the suggestion of PVA and then into a warm bath. That's awesome. Spad - Going to see if Micro Liquitape is available at my local hobby supply today. I had to chuckle, being mono-linguistic the French and Russian YouTube videos were less than helpful. Mike - GS-Hypo watch crystal cement: Can the parts be detached after tacking? Or is the more for holding in place for final assembly? This forum is the bomb! JCH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 7 hours ago, Mike said: I've been known to use GS-Hypo watch crystal cement to tack parts in place. It's my usual method of gluing canopies down too, and has a very fine almost hypodermic application nozzle built into the tube Interesting Mike. Is it difficult to prevent clogging such a fine nozzle? That's my nemesis with CA... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 14 hours ago, Codger said: Interesting Mike. Is it difficult to prevent clogging such a fine nozzle? That's my nemesis with CA... Piece of cake, as the cap has a blunt needle integrated, so when you recap it, the needle fits inside the nozzle so no clogging. There's always a moment of panic as you try and put the needle tip in while the glue continues to come out, but I've never had one clog on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Thank you Mike... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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