discussion Best Super Glue for PE parts

[slupanter]

Hi guys

Silly question. What the best glue for PE so you get a nice clean build?

 

[AlanG]

If you want it stuck straight away then any super glue like Loctite will do. Id you want to be able to move it a little when fitting then Gator's Grip glue will do it nicely

 

[stona]

I use one of the superglue gels for most small PE Parts. I find it more controllable,it doesn't run where you don't want it. The one I've just fitted a PE harness with is a small tube from Bostick. Superglues go off so I tend not to buy large amounts.

Cheers

Steve

 

[Dave W]

I have a lot of trouble glueing PE without sticking my fingers or tweezers to it,or without getting superglue all over the model.Trey suggested using two part epoxy.I gave ths a go recently and it worked well.Ive also used superglue gel with mixed results.

 

[Ian M]

I just buy the cheaper super-glues, and they do the job. Sticking every thing to every thing except the bits you are aiming at is all part of the fun, I mean learning curve.

I will say that Gator glue is one of the best things I have found for the job - if you do not need instant grab. You get about a minute of shuffle time before it either grabs or dries. Washes off with water WHILE WET which is a great bonus. Larger structures in PE are often best soldered together as this gives both speed and strength. Not much call for it on tanks and aircraft, but some boat parts are both large and structural so a solid bond is a must.

Keeping your CA (super-glue) in the fridge will prolong its life, as will keeping the lid clean and tightly shut.

Ian M

 

[Guest]

Dave W. I have found this C/A Applicator Tool Albion Alloys 805 which John stocks in the shop to be perfect for applying superglue.

I put a drop into a clear plastic beaker (s/g does not go off) & use the applicator to transfer to the site. Works perfectly. I accidently broke one of the two prongs on the first applicator & this has by fortune made a very handy applicator for minute applications. Found the best way to stick two small parts is to lay parts on Tamiya tape glue the top side remove tape & finish glueing. To date not had the tape stick. Used a plastic tooth pick to apply a minute drop of accelerator.

Laurie

 

[Guest]

Hmm, strange! I got one of those applicators last week and one of the prongs broke off mine on it's first job. I replaced it with a new needle but it's kind of defeated the object. Never mind, some you win......

 

[Dave W]

Thanks for the tip Laurie.Last night i nicked a large sowing needle out of the wifes sewing kit.I found this worked quite well for applying small amounts of superglue.Will get some of those applicators and give them a go.

 

[BarryW]

I use an embossing tool - bought a set off Amazon, there are three double ended tools in the set each with a different sized ball on the end. Early days but so far I have to say it has worked beautifully in testing and enabled a small amount of glue, how much depending on the size used, to be applied with precision.

 

[slupanter]

I just buy the cheaper super-glues, and they do the job. Sticking every thing to every thing except the bits you are aiming at is all part of the fun, I mean learning curve. I will say that Gator glue is one of the best things I have found for the job - if you do not need instant grab. You get about a minute of shuffle time before it either grabs or dries. Washes off with water WHILE WET which is a great bonus. Larger structures in PE are often best soldered together as this gives both speed and strength. Not much call for it on tanks and aircraft, but some boat parts are both large and structural so a solid bond is a must.

Keeping your CA (super-glue) in the fridge will prolong its life, as will keeping the lid clean and tightly shut.

Ian M

I'll give gator glue a go.

I was hope someone would bring soldering up. What the best solder for this job. As I have some boxes can need soldering for my Halftrack

 

[slupanter]

Dave W. I have found this C/A Applicator Tool Albion Alloys 805 which John stocks in the shop to be perfect for applying superglue.Are these any good? Could you use it on gator glue?

Review please

 

[Guest]

Alexander. Used the applicator for about two months & found it a great tool. Super glue is horrible stuff but the applicator makes it so much easier to put the glue where you need it & in the quantity needed. Do not know Gator glue but if it is applied like Superglue in small quantities then this applicator will do the job.

It is clever in that it is two pronged like a fork & the glue is sucked into the gap between the prongs & does not drip. Fingers are no where near the glue & with its length you can apply in difficult positions. If you get one make sure you wipe on a kitchen paper towel quickly to remove excess when finished.

They say in the instructions clean off hard glue with a knife. Broke a prong on my first one. Stupidly I did not lay the prongs flat on the bench. Do not use abrasives on the prongs as I am reasonably certain it works with S/G as the metal is smooth & the glue is less likely to stick.

Funny word prong when you study it ! Sounds goonish.

Laurie