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More glue blues
Posted by ga.retread on Thursday, October 23, 2003 6:14 PM
Since I have been out of modeling for a while (a really long whle), I can't figure out how to choose among all the different types of glue on the market now.

Do I need to stock one of everything, or is there a basic selection that will work on most all models? (ah, for the days of Testor's tube glue)

Any and all replies are gratefully appreciated.Tongue [:P]
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  • From: Third rock from the sun.
Posted by Woody on Thursday, October 23, 2003 6:42 PM
Let me tell you my glues of choice and what I use them for. I like CA (super glue) for glueing dissimilar materials together, quick assembly, or for gap filling. I like Ambroid or Tenax (the thin stuff) for general assembly. I use two part epoxy for glueing dissimilar materials when strength of the join or open time (the time it takes the glue to set) is an issue. Elmers white glue is useful for attaching canopies. I hope this helps some.Wink [;)]

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  • From: Sandusky Ohio, USA
Posted by Swanny on Thursday, October 23, 2003 7:26 PM
Same as Woody except I like Testors Clear Parts Cement for the clear stuff.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 23, 2003 9:00 PM
My choices. Testors Clear for canopies, super glue for just about everything else. I do use Elmer's for blast bags and such and ship models.
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Posted by styrene on Friday, October 24, 2003 8:51 PM
I'm like the others for the most part.
1. Tamiya liquid cement for the plastic stuff. I also use Testors liquid cement occasionally. It doesn't set up quite as quickly as the Tamiya stuff.
2. Superglue (cyanoacrylate adhesive) for PE and resin parts, and occasionally some gap filling.
3. 2-part expoxy for heavy duty anchoring projects. It's also good for attaching weight to the nose of an aircraft.
4. Elmer's white glue for clear parts, and occasionally a little seam filling in right angle situations. I also like Microscale's Krystal Kleer.
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  • Member since
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  • From: Third rock from the sun.
Posted by Woody on Friday, October 24, 2003 9:05 PM
Hey guys I have a question for you Testors Clear users. I have yet to try it but I wonder is it thicker or thinner than Elmers? I am also curious if it dries flexable or hard?

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