White glue to attach small PE parts?

Hello!

It can be done. especially worth considering when you are attaching badges on a shiny finish which is often the case for cars and trucks. Then you can wipe off the excess and leave the background spotless.

Another use is something like this:

The PE panels on the botto of the Cobra hull didn't really want to stick with CA, but white glue did the trick all right.

So good luck with your bui;lds and have a nice day

Paweł

Tacky glue such as Aleenes or Elmers is also a pva glue, but it's a little thicker and a little rubbery when dry.  PE parts are less likely to snap off with this kind of glue.

I've had really good results using a clear acrylic such as Pledge Floor Care for attaching PE parts with a relatively "large" surface area that attaches to the model.  I also use 2-ton epoxy and UV-curing Bondic, depending on the application.  Definitely not a fan of using CA for this, for the same reasons as you have found...not to mention the fact that any excess that comes out around the part is going to be rough and cloudy.  I stay away from PVA type glues as well.  They seem transparent, until you compare results between them and the other adhesives I mentioned.  Anyway, just personal preference...YMMV.  Experiment and find which one works best for you.

Hi ,Watchman:

 When I am doing P.E. except for the one helo in the "Soya" kit, I specifically use Aleens "Tacky" glue. Have for years.

Tanker-Builder

Hi ,Watchman:

 When I am doing P.E. except for the one helo in the "Soya" kit, I specifically use Aleens "Tacky" glue. Have for years.

 

Now that is one adhesiv I lhave NOT tried.  I'll have to give it a try.

Missileman2000;

       I think you will find it's perfect. It is soupy,about the thickness of warm store bought pudding. But it sticks good and it's spreadability is what drew me to it. Take a dab on a toothpick and draw it the length of a small rail. Put rail in place and let glue dry. Now, it's installed, can't hardly see it and it paints well too!

       Put rails on the Bismark(Lindberg Kit) two years back, back in the box and ignored. Came back to it and although some got bent(Fixed that) there was no other visible damage and yes it's still glued down!

Thanks, everyone, for the recommendations!

missileman2000

 

Tanker-Builder

Hi ,Watchman:

 When I am doing P.E. except for the one helo in the "Soya" kit, I specifically use Aleens "Tacky" glue. Have for years.

 

Now that is one adhesiv I lhave NOT tried.  I'll have to give it a try.

 

Okay:

       Now here's the thing. Make sure you get the originall "Aleen's TACKY glue." It does come in many sizes. I suggest the smallest bottle first. Then that way, you will not have spent a lot if you decide you don't like it. The Bottles are in a range of copper colors. Don't let that throw you off. I think that's because of the plastic used for the bottles.

      I have used it for over twenty years now and even though I tried others -Elmers"Carpenter's glue"Etc, I still come back to it. You can trust the consistant quality of the product! When I have used it for canopies I have been very satisfied that when used as a filler around the Canopy(Yeah you can use it that way) as long as the first coat is fully cured. It will NOT lose strength with another over application and half cured with a very wet finger you can contour it as well!    T.B.