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adhesive tape for Meng Abrams mantlet
bcm235
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Colorado, United States
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Posted: Sunday, February 12, 2017 - 12:33 PM UTC
The Meng M1A2 Tusk kit calls out for an adhesive tape in step 20 for the top of the gun mantlet. I couldn't find one in the box, so I'm assuming it's not part of the kit. Can anyone recommend a very strong bonding, flexible, and thin tape to use?
I'm guessing the tape is used so that the gun elevates after assembly, which I would prefer it to do.
SingaporeModeller
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Posted: Sunday, February 12, 2017 - 08:02 PM UTC
I use PVA glue
HK_AFV
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Posted: Sunday, February 12, 2017 - 08:28 PM UTC
Normal masking tape will do. The tape is for joining the plastic and PE part where the PE flap should remain movable when the gun elevate/lower.

Paul
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Posted: Monday, February 13, 2017 - 11:30 AM UTC
Thanks. I used Tamiya masking tape and it turned out fine. I thought I needed something stronger, but Tamiya tape works well.
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