I tried bonding the Ameri-Towne window glazing to the polystyrene kit walls using both Plastruct plastic cement and Bondene, the glazing did not bond. Is the glazing material acetate, if so, what adhesive/cement is required to bond the acetate to the polystyrene kit walls.
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I always use gorilla super glue, however I know others use clear silicone caulk so you can remove later if need be.
Masking tape will hold for the first fifteen years. John
I would end up repairing some of my first builds using what John suggests...tape. It works.
Later builds I ditched the kit glazing (too flimsy/wavy for my taste, besides being of weird composition). Bought some Evergreen Clear Styrene sheets, instead. Plastruct's welding products now work just fine.
@dkdkrd posted:Later builds I ditched the kit glazing (too flimsy/wavy for my taste, besides being of weird composition). Bought some Evergreen Clear Styrene sheets, instead. Plastruct's welding products now work just fine.
I now use polycarbonate sheet from Cover House; secure with a trace of Goo at the edges.
Contest models - then I'm cutting microscope cover slips to fit; secure with a trace of Goo at the edges.
I used Scotch clear, double sided tape, some are 9 years old now and still holding.
John:
OGR buildings are particularly easy to install window panes on since the windows are molded in and the back is flat. As mentioned above I buy Plastruct 10 mil thick clear styrene sheets (SSM-101). While you can use Plastruct Plastic Weld I prefer Formula 560 Canopy glue since if some glue goes where it is not supposed to be it dries clear.
I use double sided tape from the Dollar tree still holding after several years.
Train Rooms Gary recommends Scotch Tape and it works fine.
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