What glue to use when attaching printed decorative card?

[Stevinne]

I'm getting ready to add the decorative strips to the fore and stern castles on my Roter Lowe build. The decorations are printed on thick card stock and I was wondering what glue to use to attach it to the wood. My first inclination is to use the same super glue/wood glue combo I have tended to use on the planking, but wanted to check and make sure I'm not making a mistake. Any advice appreciated.

[AON]

I've attached card stock and paper to my wood pieces with white PVA that dries clear.

Like Elmer's glue. You can chose to dilute it with water or purchase diluted glue.

Brush it onto the back of the paper.

As you apply the paper to the model it might shift a wee bit and while moving it back it could smear some glue where you don't want it.

Once applied I scrape away any excess with a dental scraper tool and wipe the scraped wood area with a dampened paper towel.

Then don't touch it again until well after it sets up.

Edited March 5, 2023 by AON

[GrandpaPhil]

I always use PVA glue to attach card to wood.

 

CA can easily cause discoloration in card if not used carefully.  I learned that the hard way.

Edited March 6, 2023 by GrandpaPhil

[druxey]

A smear or squeeze-out of PVA can be dealt with using a damp brush before the glue sets.