Glues and Adhesives in modeling

here is a short list of the current Glues and Adhesives that i use almost daily

every one of these products in the pic below have their uses…..except 1

by the time i am done writing you will figure out which one i do not use and have not since i was about 11 years old.

first and foremost, i use Liquid Cement on a constant basis

it does not matter which name brand you use, these are perfect for almost any job where you have to join styrene to styrene on a model. their strongest point in their favor is the fact they are water thin. this allows something that other glues cannot accomplish. by the use of capillary action this glue is actually drawn into seams and crevices. simply hold 2 styrene parts together and use either a brush or a touch and flow applicator ( pictured in the forefront above ) to place just a drop of cement on the seam, it will creep into the seam and allow for a strong bond in a short amount of time.

Next up is Super Glue or any other form of CA glue.

name brand does not matter, i normally keep one thick and one thin on my bench at all times. thin is great for any time you are adhering dis similar items together and there is no gap or roughness between them. the thicker super glue is for when you have a small gap to fill and can even be used as a body filler when used in conjunction with baking soda. do not use either of these on clear plastic as they do tend to fog them.

 

next we have the ole white school glue…

i find myself using this for quite a bit when modeling, from a brush on mask, to window and headlight glue. get a new bottle about once a year as it does thicken up in the bottle a bit.

next up is another of my favorites as an adhesive

it is a clear acrylic, i use it to add PE emblems when completing a model, it is also a great adhesive for flocking

 

now there is only one left i have not mentioned.

in this day and age, there is no reason for this to be on anyones hobby bench anymore. it is thick, stringy, causes more problems than it solves. the only reason i even have this tube is that it came in a parts box i bought off e bay lol

 

i have never even taken the top off to see if it is still liquid or not.

 

now please remember, these are my views alone, you are entitled to your own opinions and favorites

keep slingin plastic and putty

wayne