igotsmeakabob!! Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 So, I'm used to Zap a Gap. It's what I've used for a decade, but I just ran out again and I'm wondering if it's any better than Krazy Glue. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245839-your-preferred-modelling-glue/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor Fox Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I actually literally just use the 3 packs for a dollar or 4 packs for like, a buck fifty generic super glue at say, Walmart or "generic-store-of-your-choice". I dislike the way plastic glue works, and for me the ability to redo or fix things works well, as well as the ability to use the same glue for plastic to plastic, plastic to resin, plastic to pewter, or resin to resin. Cheap, works, and does everything I need it to do. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245839-your-preferred-modelling-glue/#findComment-2973706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurgan the Lurker Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Testors Plastic Cement (blue tube - non-toxic) for plastics. Whatever cheapo brand of super glue I can find at Walmart or an office supply store for metal/resin. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245839-your-preferred-modelling-glue/#findComment-2973813 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reldn Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Testor's Model Master plastic cement Loctite Control Gel super glue Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245839-your-preferred-modelling-glue/#findComment-2973851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebG Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Zap-A-Gap Medium CA+ - I got my first bottle of this about 6months ago and, after years of generic superglue from the supermarket, I've been really happy with it from the consistency to the applicator. Tempted to try Gorrila Glue when this runs out though as I've heard good things. Revell Contacta Professional - blue/yellow bottle with needle nozzle. The needle can be hard to keep clear sometimes but I love the control etc it provides, I've used this almost exclusively for many, many years and the others I've used in that time haven't come close Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245839-your-preferred-modelling-glue/#findComment-2973855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Plastic - Tamiya Extra Thin Cement. If you use 'thick' plastic glue, do yourself a favor and try an 'extra thin' glue, the stuff is amazing once you get used to it. Most brands come with a brush applicator, giving you so much control. It also dries much faster than thicker glues. But its best benefit comes from how thin it is, all you need to do is hold two parts together and touch the seam with the applicator brush. Capillary action does the rest and pulls the glue into the gap. Great for repairs and people who paint before assembly. I also use it to 'glaze' joins and surfaces by washing areas with a very thin coat, and working it into gaps. It's so thin and dries so fast the surface isn't turned to goo, it's smoothed and the seams are filled and evened out. Makes all my conversions super clean. Metals and Resin - Krazy Glue Single Use Tubes - For the simple fact that the tubes are a brilliant idea and I always have fresh glue with a clean tip when I need it. A single tube has a quite a bit of glue considering its size, so they do last if you try. But if it goes solid, just open another. It makes a bit more garbage, but so did throwing out dried out tubes of glue. I'm still searching for a 'super' glue that performs so much better that it beats the convenience of the single use tube. I'll have to try a few mentioned in this thread and see. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245839-your-preferred-modelling-glue/#findComment-2973866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJB Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Guess I'm the only one who uses GW's glues then? :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245839-your-preferred-modelling-glue/#findComment-2973914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darklighter Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 For plastics I use Revell Contacta Professional it's full on awesome to manipulate, but the needles clog. It usually clears with a good squeeze. And for everything else I use Loctite super glue with easy brush. I find it's easy to control and holds much better than cheeper brands. The only problem is if you don't clean the area you are gluing you can clog the brush. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245839-your-preferred-modelling-glue/#findComment-2974242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kisada Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 For super glue I use loctite because they sell it Joanns or michaels here in California and you can find coupons online for 50% any item all the time. For plastic to plastic I will never go back to anything other than the type of glue Subtle Discord mentioned. Very thin liquid cement. The brand I use is Plastruct plastic weld. It has so many other uses also like Subtle Discord mentioned. I use it for washes on areas that I've scraped, use it to help fill gaps, also I've found it useful to help clean mold lines of annoying areas such as plasmagun heat sink ribbed areas. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245839-your-preferred-modelling-glue/#findComment-2974271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Crazy/Super glue comes in a lot of varieties and I use just about all of them, though I have recently had good experiences with Instant Crazy Glue Brush on. For plastic on plastic, I only use Tenax 7r. It's a plastic weld and is usually found in architectural shops. You hold the pieces together, paint them with the liquid glue, and in 15 -30 seconds you're done. I can build plastic kits amazingly fast. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245839-your-preferred-modelling-glue/#findComment-2974280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
igotsmeakabob!! Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 I'm not a fan of plastic cement, I dislike how it melts the bits together for the rare occasion that I need to break them off after assembly. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245839-your-preferred-modelling-glue/#findComment-2974292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kisada Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I have young kids. I don't like having to reglue arms after models are dropped. But ya I understand what you mean. Just takes a bit of extra planning Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245839-your-preferred-modelling-glue/#findComment-2974325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamafore Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Testor's Model Master plastic cement Loctite Control Gel super glue I use this as well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245839-your-preferred-modelling-glue/#findComment-2974367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromedog Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Different glues for different tasks. Plastic parts - Revell contacta poly cement. Metal or resin small parts - pin and/or superglue (zap medium). Without accelerant. The bond is weak enough (superglues only provide a strong bond in certain aspects, go outside these and it is brittle and weak as) as is without completely guaranteeing that it WILL shatter when dropped. Metal or resin large parts - pin and epoxy adhesive (Araldite). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245839-your-preferred-modelling-glue/#findComment-2974545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
igotsmeakabob!! Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Yeah, I'm aware of how fragile the accelerant can make the bond, it isn't worth it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245839-your-preferred-modelling-glue/#findComment-2974821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyRhino Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Testor's Model Master plastic cement Loctite Control Gel super glue I use this exact combo as well. I tried finding the Tamiya Extra Thin cement, but the local model/railroad/RC shop doesn't carry it, and the only way to get it was by importing it directly from China via eBay. For 15 bucks a bottle! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245839-your-preferred-modelling-glue/#findComment-2974850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dijital_llama Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I'm almost with Shiny, Reldn and Forgotten on this one! Revell Contacta Professional and Loctite Superglue Precision nozzle. Tried the Loctite brush once and liked it but got frustrated that the bristles got ruined before I'd even got quarter of the way through the bottle! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245839-your-preferred-modelling-glue/#findComment-2975301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.