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Hi all I used to be one of those guests but now I've joined I feel like I belong!!! Anyway being a total newbe to any sort of modeling what so ever you guys are going to have to forgive me if this is a dumb question but..... I'm about to make a start and I was woundering if anyone could suggest a different type of glue to the provided one which looks a bit cheap and nasty to me. Sorry if this question has already been asked!!! MD Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.
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Hi MadDog. Welcome  The best one to get is Aliphatic Rapid Glue. Go to this link. http://www.cornwallmodel...catalog/wood_glues.html
Also have a look at Capt Stedders posts. He's a wiz on all things paint & glue. Bob
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Hi, Mate thanks for the welcome, advise and the link, could spend a fortune on that site  MD Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.
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Hi and welcome MadDogUK, I totally agree with Boaz, Aliphatic is the way to go, I am using it on mine. Happy Building, Russ On the workbench: My Victory Build Diary - Victory Cross Section Build Diary - Black Pearl Build DiaryUnder the Bench: Millenium Falcon, Black Pearl x 2, Coral Victory Cross Section, De Lorean
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I've been using the supplied glue for wood-to-wood, and B&Q superglue gel for other materials. Nothing has fallen apart (yet).
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Thanks for the welcome Russ, I'm placing an order for the glue, paint set, razzor saw and pin vice but before I do that does anyone got any advise on what else I might need? Cheers, MD Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.
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A big thumbs up to Aliphatic for wood-to-wood bonding, its fast grab, takes stain, has superior strength & sanding, and has minimal shrinkage.
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amipal wrote:I've been using the supplied glue for wood-to-wood, and B&Q superglue gel for other materials. Nothing has fallen apart (yet). I need to head to B&Q to pick up some bits for the jig (see I'm learning!) - so I can get some of there Super Glue whilst I'm there - cheers for the heads-up M8 MD Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.
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MadDogUK wrote:I need to head to B&Q to pick up some bits for the jig (see I'm learning!) - so I can get some of there Super Glue whilst I'm there - cheers for the heads-up M8 No worries. Some other bits worth ordering include some sanding sealant and some wood filler (model stuff rather than carpentry stuff). Both of these can be ordered from Cornwall Ships.
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Thanks M8 added these to my ever growing list MD Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.
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Welcome aboard MadDog, hope your wallet is healthy, it needs to be what with all the extras one needs....lol
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Welcome aboard shipmate! Hope you enjoy the build . I found the glue to be adequate. Then again, I don't know what the difference between good glue and bad glue.  But thanks Tomick. Now I know You'll also need good brushes, see the topic of index for rest. Other than that, for what you need, well, we'll both find out together. Help is only a spell check away! i dont know what weapons will be used in ww3 but ww4 will be sticks and stones.
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MadDogUK wrote:Hi, Mate thanks for the welcome, advise and the link, could spend a fortune on that site MD No problem. Good, fast service from Cornwall Bob
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Tiswas wrote:Welcome aboard MadDog, hope your wallet is healthy, it needs to be what with all the extras one needs....lol
TIS Thanks for the welcome TIS, yep something tells me that the extra bits and bobs needed will cost a bit but hey - it's only paper *now to convince to my wife* MD Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.
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piot007 wrote:Welcome aboard shipmate! Hope you enjoy the build . I found the glue to be adequate. Then again, I don't know what the difference between good glue and bad glue. But thanks Tomick. Now I know You'll also need good brushes, see the topic of index for rest. Other than that, for what you need, well, we'll both find out together. Help is only a spell check away! OK with brushes my old man paints water colours already half-inched some!! the sound of "checky beggar" are still ringing in my ears! as for the spell checker - you're not wrong there M8 will have to get hold of one Cheers for the welcome  MD Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.
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