how to glue model car parts

Building model cars is a fun hobby that a lot of people enjoy doing. If you want to get into model car building, follow these steps to glue model car parts correctly.

Difficulty:

 

Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Model car kit
• Toothpick
• Glue
• Clamp (optional)
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1. • 1
     Remove the pieces that you need to glue onto the model car from the plastic tray. Snap off these smaller pieces so they are ready to use.
   • 2
     Scrape off the bumps, called "flashing" where the pieces were attached to the tray. This will help the pieces fit together better.
   • 3
     Fit the pieces together to make sure they fit properly.
   • 4
     Squeeze a small amount of glue onto a toothpick.
   • 5
     Put a small bit of glue onto the areas of the parts where the glue will not show.
   • 6
     Place the parts together and put a clamp where the pieces are glued. This is optional, but if you clamp the pieces, they will never come off.
   • 7
     Allow the glue to dry for a couple of hours to make sure it is sets completely.