1/10 R/C F1's...Pics, Discussions, Whatever...
#5659
Tech Apprentice
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The problem with any type of adhesive only is that you are only bonding to the paint under the main body, unless you mask it off as clear where the overlap occurs--and it really looks bad. Also, some plastic epoxy will eat right through paint. I was toying with the idea of getting small buttons used to assemble lexan wings and then pain over them with the same color-can always pull the screws out and replace it with those when I find the right parts.
#5660
Tech Elite
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I've painted a half dozen F1 bodies and shoe gooed them all. Never had anything come apart. While its true you are bonding to the paint, the paint is also bonded to the body. And it never sees much force on these F1's. Try it out on some scraps that you have applied paint to if you are worried about it. Then try and pull them apart.
#5662
Tech Elite
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Thats for both suggestions. I am using pactra rattle can on this so I could always grab a bottle and a brush to cover the screw heads. I will also give the test strips a try too. Ive always had the habit of scuffing the lexan before paint so that plus pactras adhesion promoter in the paint should hold pretty well. If my epoxy doesn't work I have your word on shoe goo to go by. Never hurts to test first!
#5664
I use plain clear silicone to join my f1 bodies. Works a treat and I colourless, so you dont see it even if a little squeezes through. I throw a piece of tape on the outside, beside the joint , then peel it away for a clean finish...
#5668
Tech Elite
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Thats for both suggestions. I am using pactra rattle can on this so I could always grab a bottle and a brush to cover the screw heads. I will also give the test strips a try too. Ive always had the habit of scuffing the lexan before paint so that plus pactras adhesion promoter in the paint should hold pretty well. If my epoxy doesn't work I have your word on shoe goo to go by. Never hurts to test first!
Panda
#5669
How do You people do such a beautiful and clean job on detailing helmets? Especially those round stickers are hard challenge for me...