Ailene's Tacky Glue is also good for attaching figures to the layout. For the most part, they will stay upright until the glue sets. I dip the ends of tree trunks in it before inserting them into their holes. The tackiness helps keep them upright. And when I'm making trees with WS armatures, I smear it on the branches before I apply the foliage material. It holds it in place well. Good stuff and not very expensive either as has been pointed out in previous posts.
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In my (sometimes not-so-humble) opinion, Woodland Scenics scenery products (ground foam, ballast, etc) are pretty good, but their accessories (water products, adhesives, "low temp" glues, etc.) are just high priced version of stuff arts & crafts and hobby stores have been selling for years.
Personally, I'm a caulk guy, but I'll offer a third take on the common brand: "Aleene's Fast Grab Tacky Glue", about $3.00 for an 8 oz bottle (purple label) works great.
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MichaelWinickiJoann's also carries Arlene's tack glue, but I've found the house brand to be just as good, and cost much less.
Joann's also carries Arlene's tack glue, but I've found the house brand to be just as good, and cost much less.
Pliobond rubber cement would be a qreat alternative. It stays flexable and has an amazing bond. I like it's use on laying track on plastic bridges etc. It works very much the same as contact cement.
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Joann's Fabrics & Crafts has a house brand of tack-glue, which I think is terrific. I've gone through many bottles of it. I use it for gluing down both roadbed and track-- it holds well and if need be (like I'd make a mistake ) will allow me to adjust things for a while before it sets.
I'de try cheapo "tacky glue" like you can find at an arts and crafts store. Walmart probably has it also. Sticky enough to hold track in place until it dries and you can make adjustments as you go along without it setting up immediately. Run a thick bead down your centerline and spread it around with a small artists spatula. My suggestion. If it doesn't work you only wasted a buck or two!
Matt
Ok folks I use WS's Foam Tack Glue. I used this not so much for the foam but to glue Homasote to the foam or the plywood as the case may be. I use this because unlike most glues this stays a bit rubbery so it does not transmit the noise as much. The issue is that this glue is not cheep at about $12 a bottle. Does anyone happen to have a glue that does the same thing? And no i am not looking for caulk I do not like the way caulk works. It is almost like this stuff is a water based contact cement.
Doug M