Swifster Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) So I went to get my glue and found everything is rock solid. Yes, it's been that long. I was going to start on the Dodge L700 frame. So as an update from the more experienced, what glue do you use? Edited July 21, 2013 by Swifster
Miatatom Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 Ambroid Pro Weld and sometimes some thick stuff I got at HL that works pretty well.
Swifster Posted July 21, 2013 Author Posted July 21, 2013 Is Ambroid mail order only? I've seen Ebay, Amazon, etc.
niteowl7710 Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) Glue is a tool, and like any tool you need the right one for the job. In my arsenal... Testors Liquid Cement Tenax (similar to Ambroid) Loctite Super Glue - Ultra Gel Control Aleene's Clear Gel Tacky Glue (My preference, but there are several water soluble choices like Testors Clear Canopy Glue - the idea being you can clean up residue/finger prints with water and it dries completely clear.) I also have some 2-Part 5 Minute Epoxy, but I don't think I've had to use it yet. Edited July 21, 2013 by niteowl7710
Mooneyzs Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 For me it all depends on what I am gluing. Here are the following what I use: Weld On #3 (similar to Ambroid and Tenax) but I get it in quart sizes which makes it much cheaper in the long run 5 min Epoxy Zap a gap Super Glue (green bottle) Plastic Zap super glue MicroScale Micro Kristal Klear - this is a white glue that dries as clear as can be. I haven't found a better white glue. gator's grip Acrylic Hobby Glue... great for photo-etch pieces
Harry P. Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 Is Ambroid mail order only? I've seen Ebay, Amazon, etc. Hobbytown USA carries it.
Swifster Posted July 21, 2013 Author Posted July 21, 2013 Glue is a tool, and like any tool you need the right one for the job. In my arsenal... Testors Liquid Cement Tenax (similar to Ambroid) Loctite Super Glue - Ultra Gel Control Aleene's Clear Gel Tacky Glue (My preference, but there are several water soluble choices like Testors Clear Canopy Glue - the idea being you can clean up residue/finger prints with water and it dries completely clear.) I also have some 2-Part 5 Minute Epoxy, but I don't think I've had to use it yet. I had Testors, Loctite and Elmer's. The Elmer's had not been opened. I have some 2-part Epoxy that was never opened.
slusher Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 l am still old fashion. l still use testors orange tube glue still..
Swifster Posted July 21, 2013 Author Posted July 21, 2013 Hobbytown USA carries it. OK, I have a local Hobbytown.
Harry P. Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 l am still old fashion. l still use testors orange tube glue still.. Time to join the 21st century, Carl! Good old fashioned tube glue is ok for some things, but like the guys have said, there are better glues for different circumstances. For me, I use liquid glue for general building because it's such a clean, neat joint with no "squish out" or "strings" like you get with tube glue. I use Ambroid Pro-Weld because it works on several types of plastic, not only styrene. I think if you tried liquid cement, you wouldn't go back to tube glue.
Chris White Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 my LHS put me on to Humbrol Precision Poly Cement, nice tip, hardens like a rock over night
Erik Smith Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 89.6% of the time, I use CA glue. Then Tamiya extra thin, Testors "window", liquid, an finally Future.
Swifster Posted July 21, 2013 Author Posted July 21, 2013 OK, I'm learning more and more. I didn't realize testors had a window glue.
slusher Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 Time to join the 21st century, Carl! Good old fashioned tube glue is ok for some things, but like the guys have said, there are better glues for different circumstances. For me, I use liquid glue for general building because it's such a clean, neat joint with no "squish out" or "strings" like you get with tube glue. I use Ambroid Pro-Weld because it works on several types of plastic, not only styrene. I think if you tried liquid cement, you wouldn't go back to tube glue. l have tried them Harry, but still like the tube glue. l do use loctite on hard to hold parts...
Swifster Posted July 22, 2013 Author Posted July 22, 2013 Apparently I'm not learning fast enough... (post moved).
zenrat Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) It's subjective. Everyone will have a different answer. I suggest picking someone who's opinion you trust and try what they suggest. If you don't like it or it doesn't work with the way you work or you come across a situation where you don't have anything that will work then try another suggestion. It's only glue and it won't break the bank. We all have our favourites and will all swear that they are the best or only choice. Personally I use Testors styrene cement (black & red square plastic bottle) or Revell professional (blue bottle long metal spout), Tamiya thin glue, 5 minute epoxy, gel type super glue, Microscale crystal clear, Future, clear acrylic paint, Bondcrete (PVA adhesive) and kids stick glue. I also seem to get a lot of random glues in started kits I buy from Evil-Bay. I always try them as well and that was how I discovered the Testors styrene cement. I'm currently trying out a bottle of Faller Expert glue I got through this method. Edited July 22, 2013 by zenrat
niteowl7710 Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 My LHS started giving out free tubes of glue with every model. I took one the first tube because I didn't realize it was in the bag, but for 8 months now I have to give Marc his tube of glue back. I could open a tube glue distribution warehouse had I kept them all. Better to save him the money and let it go home with the kid/returning builder who that free tube might make the sale.
Blown03SVT Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 The different types and uses have been covered pretty well by the guys who commented in this thread. Maybe sometime I will break out that old tube glue and use it to build one kit for nostaglia and to remind myself how well I have it now compared to when I was a kid. FWIW, the first model I ever build was built with that useless lemon oil smelling Testors non toxic stuff. When I was finally allowed to use the orange and white tube I thought it was the good stuff... I suppose back in 1986 it was the good stuff. Welcome back to building.
Swifster Posted July 22, 2013 Author Posted July 22, 2013 OK, good bad or indifferent, I got a two ounce bottle of Plastruct Plastic Weld. Our Hobby Land here in Lakeland sucks as far as choices...
greymack Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 Well I mostly testors orange tube glue,testors liquid cement and tamyia extra thin .They work for me
zenrat Posted July 26, 2013 Posted July 26, 2013 I tried tube glue again recently. Man, i'd forgotten about stringing...what a PitA!
slusher Posted July 26, 2013 Posted July 26, 2013 i really dont have any trouble with stringing. Another thing l like is you can take it apart without any trouble if you don't use to much...
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