Odourless glue for plastic kits?

[Guest]

hi group,


Just getting back into modelling after a long long absence.


I will be building 1/35 military plastic kits, but was wondering if anyone is aware of any suitable odourless glue, the current poly cement I have starts my chest off and being in the welding industry, my chest gets quite bad, with coughing etc.


Any help much appreciated,


Ian

[Guest]

I think all styrene cement contains a solvent Ian, in order to 'weld' the plastic together if you'll excuse the pun!


Perhaps a face mask might help, the kind people use when spraying?


Cheers


Patrick

[stona]

A friend of Swmbo's who just happens to be guzzling wine here tonight suggested these. She builds doll houses, furniture etc. as well as writing for one of the doll's house publications.


http://www.alwayshobbies.com/dolls-houses/glues-$4-scenic-products/deluxe-materials-low-odour-and-odourless-glue-pack-%283%29


I've never used them so can't comment myself.


Alternatively you might use superglue as much as you can. In a dryish atmosphere this should not cause problems. Failing that maybe one of the liquid cements, something like Tamiya Extra Thin. It is certainly not odourless, but the amount you need to use is very small, and replacing the cap whenever possible not only saves you money but minimises your exposure.


I assume you are based in Blighty so having a lot of ventilation might lead to frostbite, but the more you can allow,again, the less your exposure.


As Patrick suggested a mask suitable for protection against organic solvents would definitely solve your problem,but how convenient it would be only you can say.


I hope you can find something that works for you, and don't forget to show us the results of your labours


Cheers


Steve

[Guest]

Tamiya thin is better than some


Roger

[Guest]

I use the liquid cements like Tamiya Extra Thin, usually Mr Cement though. I also use the Revel Precision with the long needle nozzle. I notice the fumes far more from the 'Precision' than the liquid types.

[stona]

I use the liquid cements like Tamiya Extra Thin, usually Mr Cement though. I also use the Revel Precision with the long needle nozzle. I notice the fumes far more from the 'Precision' than the liquid types.

I've noticed the same thing. I suspect it is due to the low exposure we get to the thin liquid cements as much as to their composition. You paint a little liquid onto a join and then put the cap back on! A bottle of Tamiya Extra Thin, or similar, lasts me for a very long time, certainly several 1/32 kits.


Cheers


Steve

[Guest]

I suppose though that you have to be careful basing it on smell. Just because you can't smell it doesn't mean it's safe. Carbon monoxide being a case in point.

[Guest]

Thanks a lot for the info and tips guys, may try the ones Stona linked, and maybe try the liquid Tamiya one.


Yes, I have stack fulls of the dust type masks at work, I wear one under my welding helmet all day long, so I'm trying to avoid a mask if poss. But will wear one if I have to.


Lots to go on here, so I appreciate all the feedback. Not built any kits since I was in my mid-teens, have picked up a handful of kits, so hope to get started soon.


Regards to the group,


Ian