Hope this is not a goofy question but can anyone recommend a product to mount my figures on my layout but with the intention of moving them eventually? I have a small layout that I plan to build out in the not so distant future so I don't want to mount my figures in a permanent spot.The figures don't have bases.
I just use a drop of Elmer’s white glue. Sometimes you have to prop them up with a vehicle or some other object until the glue dries. When you are ready to move them they easily break off of the layout. The dried glue remains on their feet making them flat so they can now stand on their own two feet. A drop of saliva on your fingertip is enough to reactivate the glue and stick them to a new location or just place them there without wetting the glue. They should stand on their own.
I am right there with RR Mel on this one.
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I drill a #78 hole in one leg of each figure and super-glue in a piece of 0.010" steel wire. I drop the figures into #78 holes drilled into the layout. The holes are pretty much invisible when the figures are removed.
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Aleene's Tacky Glue is a bit stronger than white glue, but is also removable.
Another often used is Woodland Scenics Accent Glue, made spcifically for this purpose.
Handley House Quik-Stik is a somewhat different product, basically a soft wax also made specifically for this purpose.
Mike Lehman
Urbana, IL
I use what Mel usues, mostly the Aleenes stuff. It's kind of like the consistancy of Vick's Vapor rub, or a soft wax. Just a small dab with a toothpick to the feet of the figure.
Easily removable.
Mike.
OOPS! I meant what Mike Lehman uses. The tacky glue.
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I'm right there with ya' Mel, except maybe weirder in that I use a .021 dia. extra sharp stainless model makers pins and drill into the figures with a #75 drill before inserting a cut short portion of the pin (pointed end out) into the hole with a bit of CA glue. All the figures on the ground in this scene were mounted with pins, including the cyclists and motorcyclists, did help that the roadway was made of cork.
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I agree with all of the above. When I want to place a figure on a styrene sidewalk, I use caulk. If you pull the figure off and there is a little residue, just roll it off with your finger.
Brent
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gthomson...can anyone recommend a product to mount my figures on my layout but with the intention of moving them eventually?...
Woodland Scenics "Accent Glue" is made expressly for that purpose. It comes in a plastic bottle with brush-in-cap...simply brush a little on the LPB's feet, wait until this white glue turns clear, then place the figure where desired.You can also pick up the figure and move it elsewhere, often without need to apply more glue. It leaves no trace or stain, and can be removed by simply rubbing it off with your fingers.
These folks swear by it....
...as attested to by Cletus B.: "Ah've bin standin' here for a dog's age, an' ain't never fallen under no freight train what's gone rattlin' by here, tho' if'n Ah kin git muh feet free, Ah'd throw muhself under one, seein' as passenger service ain't all that rega-lur."
Wayne
spirt gum used by actors to hold on beards and sech, no damage to plastic , think thats what the WS product is in reality but sprit gum not near as pricey.
j. c. spirt gum used by actors to hold on beards and sech, no damage to plastic , think thats what the WS product is in reality but sprit gum not near as pricey.
Seeing the price of wee folk I'm with Wayne. The Accent Glue is perfect for them.
YMMV but,I'm all for protecting my investment.
Larry
Conductor.
Summerset Ry.
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I have a lifetime supply of T pins that I cut the head off of to stick figures scenic details and signs on.
Joe Staten Island West
You could probably use museum putty to hold figures in place. A tiny piece on the feet and you would be good, then move it wherever you want. They use it on glass tables and more so they don't slide or move around.
Neal
gthomsonWow, and I was just expcecting a single answer. I would have never imagined there were so many options...
Well, I have to admit that I hesitated to reply, but only for a moment...after all, helping a fellow member of the model railroading fraternity trumps hockey allegiances.
I use Scotch Clear Double Side Tape. I cut a small piece for the feet, and maybe a smaller one for the hand or arm if I need to mount on a railcar. Works great and I change the piece each op session.
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doctorwayne gthomson Wow, and I was just expcecting a single answer. I would have never imagined there were so many options... Well, I have to admit that I hesitated to reply, but only for a moment...after all, helping a fellow member of the model railroading fraternity trumps hockey allegiances. Wayne
gthomson Wow, and I was just expcecting a single answer. I would have never imagined there were so many options...
Outside of the rink we should be able to have civilized train discussions. Inside the rink, a different story ;-)
While you didn't ask I'll add this tool since its worth its weight in gold and has many uses. Again for me its a means to help protect my wee folk investment and makes it easier to place those wee folk on the layout.
https://woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/Item/A200/page/1
Mel,Doesn't Plasti Dip come in a spray can as well? Would that work?
Well, if you want to move them around, I suggest putting up little "No Loitering" signs.
Jim
gthomsonOutside of the rink we should be able to have civilized train discussions. Inside the rink, a different story ;-)
OH! One more thing!
Well, I've just used good 'ol craft glue (also called school glue). easy to remove figures and easy to remove from feet and/or surfaces.
But Mr. Wayne, ain't never heard tell 'o that 'thar Accent Glue but I 'reckon I'll try it next time 'round!