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I see a lot of guides that show painting a model then assembling it, I see it a lot in BuyPainted's videos and see it recommended where the new Big PP models are concerned. The issue I get with glue is the fumes, and don't want to ruin a good paint job with the white cloud from the fumes. I may be using too much glue but just wanted to see what others are using or any information to help out, I have mostly used in the past Citadel, Gorilla Glue and Loctite and have had the issue with all 3 glues.

Never had a problem with it and you get the best joint with the least amount of CA and two smooth surfaces that mate well. A tiny drop is all that you want or need. I've used Citadel, Zap and the generic CA that you get at hobby shops that they can get their name put on and comes with all the different colored labels.

Less glue...more air.

While there might be some miracle formula that is a no fumes, non-fogging super glue - most emit fumes and will fog if you use too much or if the air is extremely still around the model.

The glue will fume more, if more of it is exposed to the air...so use less. The fumes will settle on the surrounding paint and other surfaces if there isn't any airflow to get it out of there...so give it a little airflow. I have a small desk fan that I use to move air about when I need something...it doesn't take a hurricane, just a little bit of air flow.

I like zap glue. If you doing mass infantry and have your idea on poses drop from on model to the next then set the glue aside and the place them together working down the line, of you have two good mating surfaces there are no issues and you do not have to hold it.

But when I hit something I want glued in a dynamic type pose I end up using to much and stick myself to the mini while holding it in place because I used to much and the dry time seems to take longer.