Plastic Working Techniques - Plastic Surgery
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The first order of business was to cement the crack in the housing. A rubberband held it closed, and cement was applied. It is important to use fast-drying cement instead of traditional model glue for two reasons. Model cement is nonsandable, but you can sand fast-drying cement to blend it and fill gaps. Also, the fumes from model glue will haze plastic (remember how the windshields on your model cars were always milky? That's why.), as well as distort it, if used in excess. Finally, the time it takes model cement to set is just far too long. Look for glues that will instantly bond your fingers together (we're not kidding), and include precision applicators. Should you glue yourself together, nail polish remover breaks the bond. View Related Article
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