06-17-2011, 04:06 AM
Hey all. I thought I read some info regarding this topic on here, but it may have been another forum (can't find the original discussion).
I just bought IFOS. I don't want to attach the helmets until after I paint the figures. I was reading somewhere that there is a special type of cement that dries clear. This post also said DO NOT USE CRAZY GLUE as one of the effects is that it will make the clear plastic go cloudy to to the reaction of melting the plastics together. Does anyone know what kind of cement will work without that negative effect?
On a similar note, I was at a hobby shop today and found cool mini spaceships (they look kinda like the fighters in Independence Day). The models are that of a small ship sitting on top of a clear green "cone of light", which is then attached to a base. I felt these would look great once painted properly.
However, I bought the models previously assembled and it looks like the original owner didn't know enough NOT to use crazy glue. These clear plastic cones are clouded from the glue. Is there any way to make the plastic see-through again? Can it be buffed/polished/waxed or something?
Thanks for your help!
I just bought IFOS. I don't want to attach the helmets until after I paint the figures. I was reading somewhere that there is a special type of cement that dries clear. This post also said DO NOT USE CRAZY GLUE as one of the effects is that it will make the clear plastic go cloudy to to the reaction of melting the plastics together. Does anyone know what kind of cement will work without that negative effect?
On a similar note, I was at a hobby shop today and found cool mini spaceships (they look kinda like the fighters in Independence Day). The models are that of a small ship sitting on top of a clear green "cone of light", which is then attached to a base. I felt these would look great once painted properly.
However, I bought the models previously assembled and it looks like the original owner didn't know enough NOT to use crazy glue. These clear plastic cones are clouded from the glue. Is there any way to make the plastic see-through again? Can it be buffed/polished/waxed or something?
Thanks for your help!