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Last post 06-26-2007 4:42 PM by Dave Connolly. 1 replies.

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06-26-2007 11:05 AM

luther_stanton

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Suggestions for gluing / painting pewter detail items

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I recently purchased some detail parts from Berkshire Valley. They are made of pewter and require assembly and painting.

What are some recommendations for glue - anything special?

For painting, will the readily available Polly Scale and Floquil paints work well? Should I prime the bare metal with anything first?

Thanks for any suggestions / advice!

06-26-2007 4:42 PM

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Dave Connolly

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Re: Suggestions for gluing / painting pewter detail items

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I've used a thick CA such as Zap A Gap. It sets slow and if the peices are tedious to hold together some accelerator sets them instantly. I usually prime with an automotive primer usually the gray. I've used both Poly S as well as Flouquil.

I built the BV water colum years ago that contain a few cast metal pieces and it's held up fine. Been knocked off it's resin base a few times but the metal portion stayed together.