vlamgat16 wrote:
First thing is to make sure that there is no paint on any of the joints - this can cause the glue and paint to "blob" and looks ugly.
If there is paint on the seams or joints then a must, we'll for me, is to use Tamiya's Extra Thin Cement (Green bottle top). I swear by the stuff. I have heard that it does not work well on some plastics but I have not had any problems
I've had that same problem, Mifels. I use Alcon cold glue, or Ponal Wood glue to glue painted parts such as landing gear or flaps. Also works a charm on canopies, no staining or misting up of the clear parts.
Having said that, though, the wood glue is not as strong as the normal cement, as it does not "fuse" the two parts together, so if your model will be moved alot, after completion, such as from one display to another, etc. it might not be such a good idea.
Best is to plan ahead before painting, and ensuring that those parts that you need to glue is masked off to prevent paint on them. I know, that sounds daunting!!!
But the more kits you build the more you learn and by your fourth or fifth kit you'll know where to paint and where not, and in what sequence.
To me figuring out the sequence of painting was a challenge, and still is. I'm only on my fourth kit, since I started airbrushing, but am learning fast.