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Prolific poster 1,734 posts jarhead Prolific poster 1,734 posts
jarhead

Has anyone have experience gluing white bead type of styrofoam ? I want to build a large O scale structure using 1/2 inch styrofoam. Any information will be appreciate it.

Nick Biangel

South Florida

USMC

Nick Biangel 

USMC
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Alexedwin Regular poster 427 posts
Alexedwin

I used to use a latex based

I used to use a latex based contact when attaching thin balsa to foam core wings on model R/C racing planes.

 

Alex

One day I might be modeling the Puffing Billy Railway, Victoria, Australia.

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rickwade Prolific poster (deceased) 6,447 posts
rickwade

Here's what you need- it

Here's what you need- it works great. http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/pl_ca_300_voc/overview/Loctite-PL-300-VOC-Foamboard-Adhesive.htm

Rick

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Bill Brillinger Moderator 4,903 posts
Bill Brillinger

WeldBond

WeldBond adhesive works for this.

http://www.weldbond.com/crafts_hobbies_models

Bill Brillinger

Modeling the BNML in HO Scale, Admin for the RailPro User Group, and owner of Precision Design Co.
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Peter Levos Active Member 35 posts
Peter Levos

Gator!!

Ive become a huge fan of gator board. Give it a shot sometime. It is an especially good material for making roofs for your scratch built structures It holds washes and paints well and it will not shrink, expand or warp.
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jarhead Prolific poster 1,734 posts
jarhead

Loctite

Rich thank you for the Loctite recommendation. I will check into that. I have a brand new package of that styroform that has not been used, so I was thinking of putting it into use.

Peter, my friend has done excellent work with gator board. As soon as I am done using up this styrofoam I am going to try the gator board. It is strong, easy to cut. It gives a clean cut, very useful friendly. I have to scratch built a lot of building fronts for my small O scale layout, so there will be a lot of opportunity to put the gator board to use.

Nick Biangel

South Florida

USMC

Nick Biangel 

USMC
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