DeAGNOSTINI MODEL SPACE Red Bull Racing RB7 Manual page 10

Red Bull Racing RB7: Step by Step
The brush makes it easy to apply a thin film of adhesive. It is important not
to let the glue drip when applying it.
Conscientious modellers prefer adhesives of the latter
type. Virtually all the adhesives described as 'plastic
adhesive' or 'model adhesive' work in this way, welding the
pieces together. For your model, only adhesives that are
made specifically for use on polystyrene are suitable.
Ordinary superglue will also work on HIPS, but it is less
satisfactory because the crystalline layer that it forms when
it dries will not be transparent, it will be opaque white.
While this is hardly noticeable when it is used for
connecting the body segments together, because the joins
are hidden, if you use it when attaching small parts, such as
the antenna, the edges of the bonding area will be visible.
Also, there is a possibility that superglue may prevent paint
or varnish from adhering properly.
Another disadvantage of superglue is that it attaches the
parts together indirectly rather than welding them
together, so the join is less stable and less impact-resistant
A dispensing needle makes it very easy to apply the adhesive as precisely as
you want it – especially when you need just a dot of it.
than one made with plastic adhesive. This is only an
advantage if you want to have the option of undoing the
adhesive bond again. As a rule, using plastic adhesive is the
better choice.
PRECISION APPLICATION
When using an adhesive, of whichever type, take care to
apply it only to the areas that you want to bond together.
If you spread it or spill it elsewhere, it will spoil the surface
finish of the component. Make sure that your chosen
adhesive is one that can be used sparingly and precisely.
Applying glue with a brush results in a particularly thin
adhesive film – wipe the brush carefully on the edge of the
container to prevent drops forming. A flexible bottle makes
it easier to squeeze the glue out, glue from a tube is best
applied with a toothpick, and adhesive dispenser syringes
or needles are ideal for precise gluing.
Plastic adhesive from a tube is usually quite thick. As a result, it dries
relatively slowly, so it's easier to adjust the positions of the pieces being
glued. Use a wooden toothpick or thin piece of dowel to apply it to small
areas and individual points.
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