I do like your step by step explanations on prep & the sub-assemblies. I also like to do as much sub-assembly as possible, then prime. I have found that using MEK vs the hobby glues a much better value. A quart of MEK will last a very long time and rounds out to be about 32 cents an ounce where as hobby glue is about $3 an ounce! MEK fuses the parts together in a few seconds. I put some in a nail polish bottle and use the brush it came with to apply the solvent. You can clamp the parts for a minute or so if you want, but that's not always needed. MEK is also a great brush cleaner for lacquer paints.
@@shanerollan2256 Industrial solvent. I used to use it as an industrial spray painter to thin urethane paints. Works just as good as the hobby glues. I use it putting sub-assemblies together like an engine. Hold both pieces together and brush the seams with MEK and it will fuse them in a few seconds. I got a quart at Menard's for around $10. Compared to the hobby glue, that makes it only 32 cents an ounce. Very economical. Just be careful with it, as it is a very strong solvent and will eat paint. I transfer small amount into a cleaned out nail polish bottle so I can use it's built-in brush. Also keep the containers sealed when not in use. It makes a great cleaner for lacquers too.
@@StumpyGrumpsScaleSpeedShop I can understand that. To me, MEK smells very similar to the liquid hobby glues, and considering I use very little at a time, the fumes are minimal. I just make sure to cap the bottle right after application.
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I do like your step by step explanations on prep & the sub-assemblies. I also like to do as much sub-assembly as possible, then prime. I have found that using MEK vs the hobby glues a much better value. A quart of MEK will last a very long time and rounds out to be about 32 cents an ounce where as hobby glue is about $3 an ounce! MEK fuses the parts together in a few seconds. I put some in a nail polish bottle and use the brush it came with to apply the solvent. You can clamp the parts for a minute or so if you want, but that's not always needed. MEK is also a great brush cleaner for lacquer paints.
What's MEK and where would I get it from?
@@shanerollan2256 Industrial solvent. I used to use it as an industrial spray painter to thin urethane paints. Works just as good as the hobby glues. I use it putting sub-assemblies together like an engine. Hold both pieces together and brush the seams with MEK and it will fuse them in a few seconds. I got a quart at Menard's for around $10. Compared to the hobby glue, that makes it only 32 cents an ounce. Very economical. Just be careful with it, as it is a very strong solvent and will eat paint. I transfer small amount into a cleaned out nail polish bottle so I can use it's built-in brush. Also keep the containers sealed when not in use. It makes a great cleaner for lacquers too.
I've heard of a lot of guys that use the MEK , but I have to keep the fumes to a minimum in the house, lol.
Oh yeah I can't do very many fumes so guess I'll just stick with hobby glues
@@StumpyGrumpsScaleSpeedShop I can understand that. To me, MEK smells very similar to the liquid hobby glues, and considering I use very little at a time, the fumes are minimal. I just make sure to cap the bottle right after application.