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 Rank: Beginner Level 2   Groups: Registered
Joined: 26/12/2015 Posts: 14 Points: 38 Location: Philadelphia
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Hello,
My name is Pablo and I was supposed to get my 1st box shipped by Christmas but there was a problem with my order and had to reorder it. My box is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow. I'm really excited!!
My question is, can anyone recommend a specific glue brand to get? I know I need to get cyanoacrylate glue aka super glue but looking around online, there are so many brands out there, that I am not sure which one to get.
Can someone please advise?
Thank you.
Regards,
Pablo
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 Rank: Super-Elite     Groups: Registered
Joined: 17/12/2013 Posts: 3,982 Points: 11,974 Location: NY, USA
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Hi Pablo,
welcome to the forum.I am forum support for USA so let me know if I can help in any way.
There are tons of different superglues.You can use the very thin type or the gel type and some cure faster than others and some come with accelerators to speed up the glue setting.I generaly like the gel because it is easy to control and sets quickly.Sometimes I will use the thinner stuff if I have a very small piece to attach.I usually squeeze a little out onto a palette and then use a toothpick to pick up a small amount and place it where needed.If I am joining painted parts I scrape the paint off the gluing surfaces t get a good bond.
Carl
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 26/12/2015 Posts: 14 Points: 38 Location: Philadelphia
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Thank you Carl,
That was great information you've provided me. Im looking around online now and I was wondering if you could recommend a specific brand name? I'm thinking the gel type.
Thank you again.
Regards,
Pablo
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 Rank: Pro   Groups: Registered
Joined: 11/11/2015 Posts: 273 Points: 792 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota USA
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Hi Pablo, Welcome to the forums and to this build. I personally use Zap. It's cheap, comes in different viscosities and is readily available at most hobby or craft stores. But you could use really any super glue like Gorrila glue or Loc-tite. Ron Best Regards,
Ron
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Rank: Super-Elite Groups: Registered
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Hi Pablo I buy mine from Lowes and it is the Loctite gel.I have used Zap too and it is excellent.
Carl
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 26/12/2015 Posts: 14 Points: 38 Location: Philadelphia
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Hello everyone,
Thank you very much for all the replies. I just got some Loctite super glue gel this morning at Home Depot. Now, patiently waiting for my package!!
Regards,
Pablo
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Rank: Beginner Level 1 Groups: Registered
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Super glue is great to use on kits that need it.
If you really want do a great clean job use a liquid cement, but those can be expensive if you buy by the ounce, so what do you do? Easy, go to your local hardware store or lowes or Home Depot here in the states, go to the plumbing area and pick up a can of pvc cleaner, you can get a good sized can pretty cheap and you can transfer a small amount to a bottle and apply with a brush.
That type of glue is called MEK and when applied will melt the type of plastic the falcon is made of fast and will dry fast and if you get some on an area where you don't want it, just let it dry and it won't ruin the kit, and you will save money.
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Hi Pablo,  Welcome to the forum. Looking forward to seeing some of your build.  REgards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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 Rank: Semi-Pro Level 2 Groups: Registered
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Welcome to the build, Pablo!
As far as glues go, any "super" glue which is Cyanoacrylate (also called CA glue)is what you want. I'm not sure about Gorilla Glue, but I use Lock-tite super glue and it works perfectly. Stay away from other "model" glues because they don't dry fast enough and also they don't adhere to the plastic used in this kit.
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