How to bend PE parts

[stillp]

Jean, most gel type CA glues have a slower setting time than the runnier ones. Loctite 401 is good but might not be available in HK.
Pete

[Jim R]

In my experience, Jean, the thicker the CA the slower it sticks. Very thin CA is virtually instant but the thick stuff gives up to 10secs wiggle time.

[jrkob]

Guys thanks for the responses.

About the bender, I am watching this video here, this chap is bending all PEs by hand, and these are a 1/700 ship. It's possible ! And crazy !
I have received my small bender today, the quality of the constructions looks quite good I think.

[PaulTRose]

Guys thanks for the responses.

About the bender, I am watching this video here, this chap is bending all PEs by hand, and these are a 1/700 ship. It's possible ! And crazy !
I have received my small bender today, the quality of the constructions looks quite good I think.

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thats the same as mine......definatly makes things easier

[jrkob]

I note that the guy in the video I posted in post #18 is using Loctite 401 and he specifically mentions that, and I quote, "I have a bit of time to put parts because 401 doesn't dry instantly".

[rtfoe]

Guys thanks for the responses.

About the bender, I am watching this video here, this chap is bending all PEs by hand, and these are a 1/700 ship. It's possible ! And crazy !
I have received my small bender today, the quality of the constructions looks quite good I think.

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I do the same for my 1/700 ships. All you need is a sharp or flat nosed tweezer. Works faster then the bending tool. I think its only useful for large pieces but for that I use my steel ruler and plastic rods. I've seen this guys work uo close first hand when he came down to KL.

Cheers,
Richard

[jrkob]

rtfoe Do you have a sense of how many hours' time his built represent ?...

[rtfoe]

rtfoe Do you have a sense of how many hours' time his built represent ?...

No idea and never got the chance to ask him. One thing though, he only concentrates on ships and has no distraction like some of us playing around with different genres. :smiling6:

Cheers,
Richard