The best superglue?

[Absolution Black]

Ok, I have a lot of models to build and was wondering what you guys think is the best superglue available (I'm in the UK) for sticking metal figures together, along with any tips.

I know a lot of the models will probably require pinning as well, but as a complete novice to that, I was wondering what glue(s) you may recommend.

[Deuce]

I use a basic gel superglue. I like gel because it's easier to control, doubles as a filler and (in my experience) will hold the part quicker, so you're not standing there like an idiot holding 2 parts together for 20 minutes. I've never been super picky about the brand, and I dunno what's available in the UK but, if you can find some, I highly recommend the new-ish style bottles that you squeeze on the sides, like so:

The increased level of flow control is phenomenal.

[ben th3 bear]

i tend to use the gale force 9 stuff as primarily its cheap, its good and you get a load of the stuff

http://www.gf9.com/store/index.php?cPath=62&osCsid=961bcc7b237937e6f026c46778ca0e49

[Yazza]

slo-zap.

thick (not gellike), super strong, but gives you a minute to fit and adjust. while holding after like 15 seconds

also handy, slower cure givel less fumes (yay for painless eyes)

[Hatchethead]

I like me some Zap-a-Gap. Cheap and actually zaps gaps, doubling as a filler.

[Memento Mori]

Not tried it yet but gorilla super glue always gets good reviews and best bit is it's now being sold at Tesco. Picked it up the other day for £2.99 for 20ml

[Genetic]

the Gorilla Super Glue is really good...

[kbdrand]

My favorite is the CST branded insta-cure gap filler CA glue. It comes in a purple bottle is the best of all the different glues I have tried.

http://www.cstsales.com/cyanoacrylate_glue.html

[Gimzig]

Citadel glue has never EVER been an issue for me. and it layers nicely to fill gaps if you know how ot work it.

I know a lot of people have huge issues with it, but personally, i dont see it.

[Absolution Black]

WOW! Who'd have thought there would be this much choice!!

Thanks guys for the suggestions, I will have to try them out and hopefully I'll find my perfect glue.

I must admit I'm intrigued by the gap filler ones......they could be very handy!

[mythicFOX]

I use Loctite Ultra Control Gel. It's very similar to what Deuce suggested. However this one has rubber in the formula so it's a bit more shock resistant (good for gaming). It's very easy to control and use precisely, and will gap fill if required.

You can buy it in the bigger Tesco stores. Note that the UK bottles have a silver body with black lid & fins as opposed to the black & blue pictured.

On tips for gluing;

If the part allows 'score' both parts with a knife to roughen up the edges of the join and give the glue something to stick to.

[Yazza]

I like me some Zap-a-Gap. Cheap and actually zaps gaps, doubling as a filler.

The slo-zap is actually a step up from the zap-a-gap

Zap a gap is more fluid and faster. But since we sell slo zap it quickly became number one seller in ca glues, its the yellow bottle

Zap a gap is second, in the smaller bottles though

Pink zap is too fluid and too fast

I use it as an impregnate for lichen and bases made of cork, bark or sand

[Kaane Feinwong]

I also use Loctite. It's all over the place here in Texas. Target, Home Depot, Hobby Lobby, even the little gas station close to home has some.

[Katcher]

I use Loctice Gel...I used to use cheaper, but after I destroyed one model with it(glue all over, because of some leakage), I use just gel-like superglues

[Pipeline]

I like me some Zap-a-Gap. Cheap and actually zaps gaps, doubling as a filler.

my weapon of choice as well

[Hatchethead]

The slo-zap is actually a step up from the zap-a-gap

Zap a gap is more fluid and faster. But since we sell slo zap it quickly became number one seller in ca glues, its the yellow bottle

Zap a gap is second, in the smaller bottles though

Pink zap is too fluid and too fast

I use it as an impregnate for lichen and bases made of cork, bark or sand

Interesting. Yeah. Given the choice, I'd probably suggest the one that's thicker and easier to control, with improved gap zapping properties.

When it comes to my Zap-a-Gap, though, I'm pretty set in my ways.

...

SET in my ways.

Ha!

[nilus]

I third Zap-a-Gap. Seems to work best for me. I also keep Pacer Zip-kicker in my emergency repair kit. Its not good to use glue accelerator all the time but for quick fixes at a tourney its really helpful.

[Deuce]

For really tough pieces, I've often found the best way being to use a tiny bit of glue with accelerator as a tack, then go back and squeeze some glue down into the joint after the accelerator has evaporated. A bit of the best of both worlds.

[Chev Chelios]

My favorite is the CST branded insta-cure gap filler CA glue. It comes in a purple bottle is the best of all the different glues I have tried.

http://www.cstsales.com/cyanoacrylate_glue.html

I use the same.