Need help re-attaching a wheel...

metalwar · Post by **metalwar** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 11:32 am

I got the Pioneerpanzerwagon today for $11.00. The reason was that the right front wheel was broked off. Can someone suggest a good glue to keep it in place?

Spudkopf · Post by **Spudkopf** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 12:50 pm

G'day Metalwar

If you were to post an image or images of the breakage it would make it easier to describe a fix.

krieglok · Post by **krieglok** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 1:16 pm

Yes, an image would help. Otherwise, you may use a 5 minute epoxy or Testors model glue, depending on how it is broken...

TJ

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 1:58 pm

If something is broken that is a major stress point I like t use something metal, due t the large size of the 1:18 vehicles. I will take a small hook screw and make a hole on both parts where it is broken off. I and then screw the hook in with out the head or the hook parts in the broken parts. Some times I might add some five-minute epoxy to hold the screw part of the hook in all so. I just feel that epoxy or super glue just will not hold up when it concerns an area that receives some stress.

Threetoughtrucks · Post by **Threetoughtrucks** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 10:09 am

Wouldn't it also depend on how the "toy" is being used? If you are just going to display it, almost any glue will do, with just a little sanding to insure the bond.

If, you actually play with this "toy", then epozy or metal suppot needs to be done.

I have a 1/35 model of a CC, customzed, by a friend to look exaxtly like my 1/1 CC, for finding him the 1/1 Jeep he was looking for. This thing is about 20 years old and has been broken, dropped, or knocked off the shelf by wondering pussies more time than I can count. A little sandpaper and crazy glue and it's back on display on the display plaque the guy made for me. It's special to me and deserves care.

TTT

krieglok · Post by **krieglok** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 6:13 pm

A general rule of thumb is the faster the glue dries, the less tensil strength it has. While super glue will hold fast, it will come apart easily if enough stress is applied (on plastic, not fingers I mean). Model glue, while taking 20 minutes to set up, will provide a far more stronger bond than super glue or ACC. Epoxy is kind of the happy medium. It sets relatively fast and has durability. Of course, the types of plastics and surfaces involved affect all glue strengths. If you can, use a tiny drill and place "studs" in the break to link the two halves and provide rigidity and strength...

TJ