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YomtoYomto27 Jul 2024 1:44 p.m. PST

Hello folks. I am trying to glue plastic risk miniatures (the tricorn ones) to some greyboard (craft board). I'm looking for glue that is a bit viscous, as when I've used normal model super glue, the bond isn't strong or thick enough. (The glue forms a layer that is too thin? I'm not a glue-ologist.) Any suggestions?

Personal logo ColCampbell Supporting Member of TMP27 Jul 2024 2:08 p.m. PST

Use "Elmer's" glue or a similar white glue. That should work fine. I used it for may years gluing plastic figures to card bases.

Jim

robert piepenbrink Supporting Member of TMP27 Jul 2024 2:26 p.m. PST

Same as ColCampbell. It mostly holds, and when it doesn't, the glue breaks and not the figure. Might consider one of the "sticky glue" or "craft glue" variants, as the figures are less likely to change face while drying.

Shagnasty Supporting Member of TMP27 Jul 2024 3:02 p.m. PST

Testors' Household Cement is a multi-use glue. Green tubes at Hobby Lobby.

rmaker27 Jul 2024 4:08 p.m. PST

Try wallpaper border paste. It's like white glue on steroids. Your local home decorating store should have it.

wpilon27 Jul 2024 4:12 p.m. PST

I use Elmer's because it make re-basing a breeze. Just soak the figures in some lukewarm water and they come right off.

Personal logo Editor in Chief Bill The Editor of TMP Fezian27 Jul 2024 4:16 p.m. PST

Tacky Glue in the small brown bottles in the craft aisle at Dollar Tree.

Might try a hot glue gun.

Personal logo gamertom Supporting Member of TMP27 Jul 2024 4:45 p.m. PST

E6000 will likely do the job and has the virtue of being slightly flexible.

Royal Air Force27 Jul 2024 5:32 p.m. PST

Second E6000, it's my goto for dissimilar or hard to glue materials

UshCha27 Jul 2024 10:39 p.m. PST

where super adhesive is not vital I use hot melt glue, allows for a bit of unever on the base as its fills gaps and is tough. Hot water will sofpten so figures could be removed.

Martin Rapier28 Jul 2024 12:57 a.m. PST

UHU sticks anything to anything and is quite gloopy. I use it fir all my basing.

arthur181528 Jul 2024 2:11 a.m. PST

I used UHU on my RISK figures years ago – never had a single 'deserter' despite the bases just being flung into a tin after use.

377CSG28 Jul 2024 10:32 a.m. PST

E6000 – dries slowly so you can adjust fit of figures. Works well on metal, wood and plastic.

Steamingdave228 Jul 2024 12:00 p.m. PST

UHU works well for me.

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