I have started getting build flats from Angies track side flats. I will be attaching them to foam board with 3M glue. I then plan to attach them to my Masonite backdrop. I'll be mixing HO ones with O Gauge ones. What would be good to use to attach them to the Masonite that won't damage the Masonite if I wanted to move them. I was wondering if that adhesive they use when you get your credit card would work If I can find that. All ideas greatly appreciated. Thanks Paul
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These might work.
Thanks TEDW, I was just getting ready to post a question as to if these would work. I had just done a goggle search. I am assuming they will because I will not be hanging something heavy..................Thanks Paul
On my TEMPORARY Christmas layout I tried using the square versions of removable picture hangers, if that's what they're called. I was using them to keep my light cardboard backdrops against the living room wall. the bottoms of the backdrops were resting on the floor so the square things weren't even subjected to holding up the weight, just stopping the backdrops from curling and falling onto the layout.
On average I would guess that only 60 to 70% of the square things did the job. I had to finally just remove the backdrops because they kept falling on the layout. I used the biggest ones that Michael's sells, 4 to a sheet, and that still didn't hold them in place.
I have mixed, most negative, experiences with those things. I can't image glue dots being any stronger holders.
- walt
Masonite will last for over 100 years if it stays dry and foam board will lucky to make 15 or 20 years.
Foam by definition has air is mostly bubbles and therefore oxidizes. Depends on you time needs. Why glue foam board to Masonite?
Charlie
Charlie, I was looking for a way to attach the building flats to the Masonite back drop without getting into gluing them on. Because the flats are light I decided to go with the glue dots. Thanks to all for the suggestions.........Paul
Another suggestion is to 'make' a glue dot. What I would try is a trick I use on my CNC machine. I use 'blue' painters tape as my base (Masonite in your case). Then some two sided carpet tape applied to the blue tape. Then some more blue tape on the back of the object to be stuck on your backdrop (your building flats). Then stick on the flats to the backdrop.
What you end up with is a very easily removed glue dot with great holding power. The blue tape will release easily from the backdrop or the placed piece.
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