Elmer's Clear School Glue

[Cato]

Any experienced users? What is it best used for on models?

[JTalmage]

Not sure if its the same, but I've used the old white glue to glue in any windows on model cars.

[wisdonm]

It can be used for temporary assembly. Soak in water to disassemble. It also makes good lenses for gauges and headlights, especially the chrome ones. And of course attaching clear parts and paper parts like gauge faces and license plates.

[Kennyboy]

As Don said.....it works great for clear parts. All I use for clear stuff.

[Snake45]

It's basically Elmer's, but there is a difference--I believe it's slightly weaker. I use it for temporary or semipermanent gluing of things.

[Ramfins59]

Yep, I use it to glue clear parts also, especially windows... after tacking them in with non-fogging CA glue I run a bead all around the window on the interior using a toothpick.

[Cato]

Great info. Thanks to all.

[BirdWatcher]

I use it for test fitting suspension and ride height, Be careful, you can bend a leaf spring if ya don't soak before taking things back apart. It seems to get stronger the longer it cures.

[Cato]

I use it for test fitting suspension and ride height, Be careful, you can bend a leaf spring if ya don't soak before taking things back apart. It seems to get stronger the longer it cures.

Very good warning-thanks Buzz.

[bobthehobbyguy]

I also use it for a mask for attachment points such as locating pins to minimize handling painted parts.

[Cato]

I also use it for a mask for attachment points such as locating pins to minimize handling painted parts.

Give me that again Bob? You use it like liquid mask? You mean you mask, shoot paint and then the attachment points are clean for gluing??

I assume you remove the mask by wetting?

[bobthehobbyguy]

Yes I mask, let dry and then spray the parts.

I usually just pop it off with the tip of a number 11 blade.

Edited September 19, 2014 by bobthehobbyguy

[Snake45]

You can also use white glue to make a great masking fluid. Thin it with water, add a little dishwashing liquid (not sure what this does but it seems to help--maybe with surface tension or something), and throw in a little food coloring for visibility if you want. Better than any masking liquid I've ever bought and you can make it for pennies.

[Harry P.]

No matter what you use it for, remember that white glue has very little holding power on plastic or metal. Very little. White glues are meant to glue porous materials like paper, cardboard, or cloth. They are not designed to glue plastics or metals.

[Cato]

That masking fluid idea is great-thanks guys. I hate to put adhesives on painted areas-crappy join.

Yes Harry, I've known that but in certain non-structure places like windows (or canopies) it will work. And as a temp adhesive for mock-up as stated it should be good. I used white Elmers on the GT for suspension height. On the Gullwing, I used it on the doors for holding them while painting. Get even color that way, then they pop off.

I may test to see how it does with fabrics...

Edited September 19, 2014 by Cato