<![CDATA[Latest posts for the thread "what glue to use on metal models?"]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/8.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net what glue to use on metal models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/819672.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/819672.page GMT Re:what glue to use on metal models?
You can use the green stuff that GW supplies tough I have not tried this myself so I can not guarantee its strength, HOWEVER...

What you need to do is go down to your local hardware store and look in the paint section or putty section for "Two Part Epoxy Putty/resin"
There are different brandsbut if you can find one called "Knead it" I can practically guarantee it adhesive properties.

No matter the brand it should tell you if it is adhesive, oh and try to find a water proof or metal putty as these are obviously better than wood putty or normal putties.

Hope that helps.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/819814.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/819814.page GMT Re:what glue to use on metal models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/819833.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/819833.page GMT what glue to use on metal models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/821174.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/821174.page GMT what glue to use on metal models?

cheers]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/821408.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/821408.page GMT what glue to use on metal models?
You need a solid mechanical connection before applying any sort of bonding agent. If you don't have this, then the glue will not hold. It may appear to for a short period of time, but it will come apart.

Buy a pin vice, pin everything, and you'll find that the brand of glue you use doesn't make a huge difference.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/821456.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/821456.page GMT what glue to use on metal models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/821470.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/821470.page GMT what glue to use on metal models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/821497.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/821497.page GMT Re:what glue to use on metal models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/821539.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/821539.page GMT what glue to use on metal models?
(i love the thunderfire in game, but building the model is a horrible experience)]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/822228.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/822228.page GMT Re:what glue to use on metal models? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/822238.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/822238.page GMT what glue to use on metal models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/822409.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/822409.page GMT what glue to use on metal models?
Lextheimpaler wrote:UMMMMM coz maybe not every one is a master hobbiest and cant pin models not once to stuff around


You'll never learn if you don't try.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/822426.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/822426.page GMT what glue to use on metal models?
Done.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/822450.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/822450.page GMT what glue to use on metal models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/822548.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/822548.page GMT what glue to use on metal models?
Lextheimpaler wrote:UMMMMM coz maybe not every one is a master hobbiest and cant pin models not once to stuff around



Please tell me your joking. The only time people can use that as an excuse, is when they havnt tried it. Whats harder then drilling a small hole in the center of a part, put a small bit of wire in said hole, and then gluing them together? Thats honestly, easier then painting.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/822557.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/822557.page GMT what glue to use on metal models?

I've tried epoxy glue with good results. That'll stick forever.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/823219.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/823219.page GMT what glue to use on metal models?
infilTRAITOR wrote:It doesn't help when you don't have a small drill


Go buy one.

Tools are investments.

And a small hand drill for pinning won't break your bank.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/823249.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/823249.page GMT what glue to use on metal models? GW pin vice isn't too bad. After that I would use JB Kwik for big metal models. It's a steel based epoxy putty that dries in about 5 -10 minutes. Once you have pinned and used JB Kwik, it will NEVER come apart!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/824416.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/824416.page GMT what glue to use on metal models? GW makes super glue just for this purpose.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/824436.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/824436.page GMT what glue to use on metal models?
-get out a little less greenstuff than would fill the joint
-roll it into a ball and place it in the joint
-add superglue
-press pieces together

It's all about the science of superglue. The smaller the gap, the tighter the bond. Greenstuff fills the gap, superglue locks it all down. Tiny spritz of water in there if you want it to set immediately.
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Heavier pieces need pinning.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/824534.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/824534.page GMT Re:what glue to use on metal models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/824686.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/824686.page GMT Re:what glue to use on metal models?
Looking back at the original post, he says he's having trouble glueing the thunderfire....

Before you even attempt to glue that bad boy... you'll need to file the heck out of it first, as the pieces are a realllly bad fit.... give that a go first, so that all parts are nice and flush.. then hit it with the superglue, and or pins...

Zap a gap or any super glue available in a model shop will suffice..

For bigger things, two part epoxies all the way.. still with a little bit of pinning, to make sure they hold together while the glue sets..]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/824705.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/824705.page GMT what glue to use on metal models?
You can find both at any hardware store. Gorilla Glue is like $5 and change.

also, to the pinning comment, that you need to be a master modeler to pin a model... That person obviously has never tried it. Pinning is not only one of the easiest modeling things you can do but it's also fun! I love drilling gun barrels.

I totally suggest investing in a pin vice. It's some $13 USD and will serve you very well for yeras. Plus you can drill gun barrels which improve the model SOOOO much!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/824836.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/247094/824836.page GMT