How do you repair trim falling off a model

Posted by: @ed-davis

@jack-dodds 

Thanks. I only have a few resin models. Two are 10 years old with no problems. I never touched them directly, only handling them from base or display case. I did have a Matrix 1949 Chrysler convertible, which I tried to remove from base. A mistake. Just lightly touching door handles and a piece of trim, and those pieces came off. These parts could have had their attaching stubs designed better (longer) to better secure them. Unfortunately, they were not.

I received that same matrix '49 Chrysler convertible, studied it and realized that some of it trim pieces were obviously fragile and vulnerable.  Wherever I could i reinforced these areas with more clear drying glue which solved the problem.  The interior sun visors were the most fragile piece I have ever seen on a resin model; very poor factory attention IMHO.  A gorgeous model nonetheless.

@parisi50 What Curtis said.

@parisi50 I got a hold of the glue you suggested and it really fixed the problem. Thanks again for your help.

regards, cf Cooper

@ed-davis 

Sorry I haven't been keeping up with these posts, my bad. Yes, I do have quite a few resin models. I'd say that less than 10% or so have had pieces fallen off. It is usually much older models like NEO and Matrix from several years ago. I've tried several different types of glue; white glue usually works. I recently picked up the Formula 560 Canopy glue for future problems. 

Of course, my own clumsiness has resulted in a few parts falling off and regrettably gone astray. I handle my models frequently and that for me, is the price I have to pay. I don't buy them to preserve them in a case forever. I buy them to enjoy, which means they must venture out quite regularly. 

@jcarnutz 

Thank you for the response. Compared to you, I have a “small” collection of models. However, I also like to enjoy them, which means I handle them. My problem is that I could never concentrate on one type. Thus, I have cars (1/43 and 1/64 scale), airplanes, trains, and some military vehicles.

Just a heads up.  If you have, or plan to get, the Esval 1928 Cadillac it's a lovely model,  but with mine the running boards, both sides fell off, the front and rear bumpers, and the  side mirror on the top of the spare tire.   This is a very detailed model but delicate. Not a problem for me at all, it just spent some time in the "body shop".