How Well Does Krazy Glue (Or Gorilla Glue) Work w/ Models?

[Lunar Centurion]

So yeah... do either of the above glues work well on GW minis? I just got new glues, and don't want to destroy my new BaC models. 

 

Thanks in advance! 

 

If this is in the wrong place, please move it.

[Landrick]

I used to use Loctite, then I upgraded to Gorilla Super Glue. I did drop tests on spare scouts and have had a few random incidents, never had a glued part break

[betrayer41]

i use loctite super glue gel religiously

[deathspectersgt7]

GORILLA GLUE (SUPER) works well.

[Lunar Centurion]

Thanks! Most of you guys used Gorilla Glue. How does Krazy Glue compare to it?

[deathspectersgt7]

Never have used it on models since I don't like how it is packaged.

[Subtle Discord]

Since I tend to have glue solidify in the bottle long before I can get to it I use brand name Krazy glue in the individual 'single use' tubes. They last long enough that I can actually use it all most times, but I have fresh glue always because there's always extra tubes. Personally, I was wasting more money in lost glue then paying a bit extra for the brand; shop around and you can find it at reasonable prices as well.

 

All 'super' glues are basically cynoacrylate and I'm not sure just how different they are. I'm always suspicious of super glue that claims to be more than just cynoacrylate because it always let me down.

 

Now, you understand that with the new BaC models you've got styrene plastic and a solvent based glue will be more forgiving and produce better bonding? You'll have a bit of time as the plastic softens to get the pose just right, and once dried it will be fused as a single piece. Now, if you're adding resin cast bits, that's another thing, and super glue will be needed.

[Lucien Eilam]

Be careful: Gorilla is a brand. They make many different types of glue, including PVA, super glue and epoxy.

 

Original "Gorilla Glue" is a polyurethane adhesive. It will probably stick things together, but it's a bit of an odd choice for miniatures. You're supposed to clamp the parts together for a couple of hours, which isn't very practical when you're just building a Space Marine.

 

"Gorilla Super Glue" or "Gorilla Super Glue Gel" would be better.

 

Since you're assembling Betrayal at Calth, not metal or resin, better still would be polystyrene cement, which will weld the parts together. Gorilla don't make a polystyrene cement.

[Lunar Centurion]

I was using the Super Glue, it seemed to work fine in most of the models, but it was a pain in the to get the infantry to stay together. I think I'll need to glue the bolters to the arms first, and then go back and do the other gluing.

[Lucien Eilam]

Just get some poly cement, it's perfect for the job. I like Humbrol's liquid poly, but they're all pretty much the same.

[SW1]

Wrong glue for the job in hand. You need a plastic cement not superglue unless you plan on breaking the models back down into it's components at some point in the future. Plastic glue turns multiple plastic components into a single plastic part.

[Durus]

I can vouch for the Revell contacta glue. It's proper plastic cement.

Great stuff, due to the needle easy to use and doesn't dry up in the bottle. Seriously, I haven't had much time to do hobby stuff the last few years and this stuff is still as good as new. Can't even remember when I bought it. Around four years ago, maybe?

The worst thing I've had happened was that the needle was clogged. If that happens just pull the thing off the bottle and use a lighter to burn the residue on the inside off. Once the needle is cool again you are good to go.