| Ashokmarine | 19 Aug 2012 5:58 p.m. PST |
Just what the title says. Was going to use super glue but thought I would ask the collective first… |
Shagnasty  | 19 Aug 2012 6:01 p.m. PST |
I use super glue. Hold well but will release under careful pressure if need. |
| ancientsgamer | 19 Aug 2012 6:17 p.m. PST |
For longer holds, 5 minute expoxy or similar. Superglue is a little on the fragile side. Gorilla Glue makes a superglue equivalent that has a bit of flex in its binding properties. Probably the best compromise between expoxy and regular superglue. |
 John the OFM | 19 Aug 2012 6:25 p.m. PST |
In my industrial days, an adhesive salesman advised me that the best superglue for a metal to metal bond was METHYL-cyanoacrylate.
That is the old formula for superglue.
Alas, the wimps have decreed that that is too strong and aggressive a bond, so we can only get ETHYL-cyanoacrylate superglue.
It is still available in industrial applications, though. Can't let it fall into civilian hands! But for now, I agree about Gorilla Superglue. NOT "Gotilla Glue', which is a urethane foaming adhesive. |
| Chuckaroobob | 19 Aug 2012 6:31 p.m. PST |
Another for Gorilla Superglue. Although I have had rather good results with 5 or even 1 minute epoxy for VERY strong bonds. |
| Deadmen tell lies | 19 Aug 2012 7:06 p.m. PST |
Yuuuup!!! Gorillia glue is the one.
U can't go wrong. Regards
James |
| Wolfprophet | 19 Aug 2012 7:12 p.m. PST |
I use insta-cure myself. Works on just about everything. |
| The Gonk | 19 Aug 2012 8:42 p.m. PST |
DevCon 5 minute epoxy here, for years. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. |
John Leahy  | 19 Aug 2012 10:18 p.m. PST |
Gorilla superglue! I used to use superglue gel for years. After trying the Gorilla glue I haven't looked back. Thanks, John |
| dwight shrute | 20 Aug 2012 2:54 a.m. PST |
super steel made by plastic padding – the best source in the Uk is Halfords . |
 Flashman14 | 20 Aug 2012 6:06 a.m. PST |
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| Disco Joe | 20 Aug 2012 6:34 a.m. PST |
Would the Gorilla Superglue work well for gluing a metal track for a tank to the resin tank keeping in mind the metal track is heavy. This is a 1/56 scale vehicle. |
| Rrobbyrobot | 20 Aug 2012 6:44 a.m. PST |
I use superglue gel, but I don't do that much heavy weight stuff. Once used it on a repair job on a large 25mm dragon. Did the drill and pin thing as well. The repair has held for over ten years just fine.
Having said all that, if you're worryed about it, why not go with epoxy?
I'd recommend drilling and pinning, but I'm not familiar with the model you're working on. |
| John the OFM | 20 Aug 2012 7:18 a.m. PST |
Would the Gorilla Superglue work well for gluing a metal track for a tank to the resin tank keeping in mind the metal track is heavy. This is a 1/56 scale vehicle.
I do it all the time with 15mm tanks. |
| ming31 | 20 Aug 2012 12:51 p.m. PST |
If It needs to stay glued JB weld epoxy . |
| CeruLucifus | 20 Aug 2012 7:51 p.m. PST |
Best is full strength epoxy, the kind that cures overnight. The 2 hour quick set epoxy is a decent compromise. The 5-minute cure variety is weaker than the others, but better than anything else. Always pin any parts that require structural strength. Superglue is fine if you don't intend to game with your models. The improved variety, with rubber added, is only slightly better. I have the Gorilla Superglue -- it's still superglue. |
 KimRYoung | 18 Sep 2012 12:25 p.m. PST |
Sinbad Glue! Hands down best glue on the planet! I ran out and tried Gorilla Glue, Loc-Tite, Duco and others. Not even close. Sinbad Glue will glue ANY metal together in 30 seconds. Its expensive at $20 USD a bottle. I bought it at Origins 3 years ago and just ran out. Order direct from the manufacture as it is not sold in stores. You can glue large parts with no pinning and it will hold! The demo the guy did at Origins sold me and it has never let me down. Warning – if your sloppy, get the liquid rub on gloves too as it will glue skin on contact! Best glue on the Planet! Kim |
