The question is, what are you guys using? I've always used Testors plastic cement, just about every hobby shop I've ever been to carries it, Are you guys trying to put yours together with crazy glue or something?
Although this was a couple pages ago, I figureed I'd throw my two cents in. I use ambroid Pro- Weld almost exclusively. Its a plastic welded, so it actually melts, bonds, and re-solidifies the plastic. All very fast. I use a syringe to control the placement of it. If I need something slower to work with, Tamiya liquid cement.
I think I can manage, besides I just heard a rumor that AMT will be re-releasing the whole line.
This is a yes/no situation. AMT/Ertl is gone. BUT, the molds were purchased by a company called Round2. I've done a little work for them. they are re-releasing SOME of the stuff, mostly the smaller scale models. Only this time, with all new aztec decals so no masking!!
[If ya can't tell, I have an edge on the modeling world having done work for some of the companies]
On the decal subject, I make a lot of my own. The decal paper comes in two types. One for laser and one for inkjet. You then have to coat the decals to seal the ink. The best is from a company called Microscale. they have a decal film. You spray on a thin layer, then brush on a thin layer. they are much thinner and more fragile than kit decals, but often look better. As stated, no white unless you get whats called an ALPS dye-sublimation printer. MD5000 is the only one I can think of, and its no longer on the market. They can print white, as well as metallics.
I have an entire workshop devoted to model making. I'm also a member of two local clubs, 4 websites, and the international organization [where I am an Asst. Webmaster and Reviewer]. I also know most of the guys that did the box models for AMT. In fact I have a couple "test shot" models in my collection. Including an Ent-D that is smooth. No lines.
