02-11-2012, 01:16 PM
sailormatlac Wrote:Gluing the weight with CA isn't always good in the long term so I also added styrene blocks to keep them in place if the glue wear off. Matt
I have a couple of "rattlers", because of "CA failure" :o :oI've used RTV, and may try clear Siliconized Acrylic caulk. The metal/plastic bond could be better if the adhesive remained slightly flexible. The plastic "washers" also have a tendency to break, and release the weight.
The red "bell buoy" in this picture, is a heavy, metal casting. The Siliconized Acrylic Caulk, held it securely in place, for the trailer ride to and from "Trainfest", in Milwaukee, Wi. . ( that's about a 120 mile round trip, on less than smooth roads ).
It should work for car weights
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The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!