Good model glue?

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**Hive Fleet Cerberus**

I've been using the citadel stuff, both thick and thin, but my models always fall apart (Especially the big ones) when moving them around on the table top. Is there a better glue for around the same price?

**viewfinder**

either BSI super glues (hobbystore house brand) or Loctite.

**Achaylus72**

I have been building models for over 45 years and my experience led me to use either Humbrol or Revell plastic glues for the plastics and Uhu Super Glue metal/resin multi-media kits as it is the best super glue.

GW stuff is pure sh*t.

**UnCool Villain**

There are a lot of good options but for the last 1-2 years I have been using Loctite Super Glue - Gel Control. It is relatively cheap, dries quick / strong, and easy to control.

**Darth Bob**

Can't go wrong with BSI MAXI-CURE Extra Thick superglue. It's cheap, easy to find, and works on almost any material; plastic, metal, resin, etc.

**ScootyPuffJunior**

If you're gluing plastic, use a proper plastic cement. The one most readily available in the US is Testors Model Master Plastic Cement and it can be found in any of the big name arts & crafts stores.

For metal or resin I like any of the Loctite gel super glue, chiefly the one in the blue bottle (Super Control I believe). You can pick them up at Home Depot or Lowes.

Zap-A-Gap is good too but it is a little more expensive than the Loctite stuff.

**Bognut**

For plastic models i'd recommend Revell contact professional - been best plastic cement for years i think.
For metal / resin then yeah you need super glue - I use GF9 (gale force nine) hobby glue - very good.

Remember though, if you are having trouble with large models coming apart then you may need to do some pinning to give the joints more strength.

**Krellnus**

For plastics (polystyrenes):

For everything else:

**sing your life**

Achaylus72 wrote:
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GW superglue is pure gak.

GW plastic glue is passable enough, IMO.

**Todosi**

Compared to Revell or Testor's the GW plastic glue is lumpy, gooey junk in my opinion.

As said, for plastic grab some Testor's Model Masters, or Revell Contacta.

For Superglue, I use Gorilla Brand Superglue.

For heavy metal models, I will drill and pin, then glue with JB Kwik, two part metal epoxy. It sets in five minutes and is strong and easy to work with.