Lnastudillo Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 What do you guys find to be the best glue for these models? I have some GW Super glue / Zap-a-gap wannabe stuff but its just not good on metal pieces, took me forever to put together my Lilith starter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipeline Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 i use pins and zap a gap pinning is essential. if you're real ocd, check out a 2 part epoxy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterdita Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 I pin and use super gel. It fills gaps, holds strong, love the stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Gilbear Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 Pins, CA glue (I prefer the industrial stuff, but it is hard to find; I like the thin runny stuff either way though) and ProCreate epoxy putty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnustheJust Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 One thing I have personally found helpful is to wash off the mold release agents that adhere to the metal after it leaves the mold. While not absolutely necessary, I have found this to be helpful... I even wash off the bases, but yoiu do not have to do this step. Just using hot tap water and a mild soap and let it sit for about 15-20 minutes, swirling lightly a few times to gently agitate the parts... The rinse them off thoroughly, and dry them with a paper towel. Zap-a-Gap CA+ (green label) is what I have been using for almost 10 years now. THe only problems I ever had were too much glue, or a case of the 'dropsies'... :gurney: Pinning is damn near a guarantee that you mini will stay together, 'dropsies' aside that is! :vb_tongue I highly recommend both!! Oh, and if you have something rediculously small to pin, 10-gauge guitar string (.010) works really well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Khan Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 I recently switched to Gorilla brand super glue, and it is amazing... oftentimes I don't even need to pin, I just glue and then green stuff the joint, and have yet to have an issue. (My Steamborg is currently assembled this way, and I've used him so far without incident.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmishLuvah Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 I second the Gorilla Glue. Best glue for minis I've found yet but man does it stink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Khan Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 I second the Gorilla Glue. Best glue for minis I've found yet but man does it stink. That's weird... I've never thought it smelled bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightgaunt98c Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 I use loc-tite super glue. Works well. Better on skin than metal though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calisto Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Thirded for Gorilla High impact Super Glue. Stuff is da bomb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliet Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 I wonder if we can get it in Australia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wombats Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I've used a lot of different super glues and had no trouble... I think a lot of it is in the technique: - Clean off mould dust as mentioned above, I rinse them in soapy water - Rough up the contact edges, slash cross hatches with a hobby knife - Apply only enough to make the parts meet, that reduces setting time - If you need to fill space in the joint and take weight, use green stuff, not glue And pinning is the best choice, brittle glue won't take the weight unless the parts sit naturally together. Get a pin vice from a hobby store, you'll want to pin everything once you see the control you have over poses, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonwolf Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I have some of the Gorilla Super Glue as well and it works really well. The only thing I don't like about it is the tip. I think it's too big for working to get glue in places on miniatures. I use it on bigger stuff and use Loctite Precision Max or Loctite Brush On on minatures. I made the mistake of getting some Loctite Goof Proof and Krazy Glue Craft skin-safe super glue. Both of them take way too long to bond to be usable for gluing miniatures. I was holding the minitaure pieces together for well over a minute and still couldn't let go without the parts coming off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ispep Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Generally I use Bob Smith Industries gap filling Insta-Cure, but I picked up the Gorilla Super Glue today, and although the package says 30-60 seconds, it was much quicker to set than that. The BSI has the same cap, what I usually do is take an old TCG card and put a drop or so of glue on it, then use a tooth pick to put it where I want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talishko Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 anyone tried CA with a bit of polystirene foam? the foam melts from the glue, fills the gap and sets rock hard, you can file the excess. I usually use this method with pinning. Or green stuff for joints that need sculpting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeyclops Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I use Loctite Gel, if the pieces fit together nicely with notches (not simply 2 slap surfaces) I don't even need to pin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntiZombie Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 i use a mix of GW super glue and elmers glue, it makes it sticky so you dont have to hold on as long and then the super glue sets and your all good. If i have a heavy peace i use some green stuff to help it along. But then i dont own a pin vice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N0rdicNinja Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I use loc-tite super glue. Works well. Better on skin than metal though. I second LocTite, I've been using it for roughly 5 years and have only ever had 1 arm fall off in that time. And I don't pin the vast majority of my models, even some of my larger models. The setting time is spectacular as well, I give it two thumbs up. d()b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cryptkicker Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Krazy Glue... the kind that has the guy hanging from a hardhat, and pins... I use snips from jumbo-sized paperclips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DireTrollJake Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 +1 to the gorilla glue. I've done all of my mali and some extremely fiddly skorne troopers and heavy beats, dropped them from the table, and only got bent parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yazza Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 zap-a-gap is good, but slo-zap is better, stronger, thicker and hardens in 60 sec instead of 15, lets me position better, ask your local gamestore for it, its the yellow label Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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