Cyanoacrylate recommendations.

[Model Builder 4]

Evening all,

I'm about to start my t 55 build and I'm looking for any recommendations for a good strong bonding superglue for the kit as there are quite a few more bits to glue than a standard H/L. Just wondering what you guys use and have had good results with, I've used a few different brands but I can't say that I've been overly impressed with any of them,

Cheers, Lee.

[Model Builder 4]

Thanks Mick

Lee.

[blimp]

Yup , Poundland superglue is good stuff , get the bottles , not the tube type ( gel - it isn't much cop ) B.

[HERMAN BIX]

I use a Sellys product, and on occasion a Loctite.
Both are Gel, slow cure High impact resistant.

[Soeren]

I found another interesting product it is a dual compound epoxy curing within 5 minutes by by Pattex. Glued the clasps and clamps to my tank. Until now it is bombproof. Even mostly resistant to shearing.

[jarndice]

Glue is fine if you are certain that the two parts are truly going to be joined permanently,
But if you are in doubt then I would always try an alternative,
A Pin Vise and Neo-Dymion Magnets, and A Rolson Tap & Die Set along with a set of Nut Spinners and variety of different size nuts and bolts will not only usually do the job but they look right and if you use a decent threadlock they will stay in place until you need to remove them.
There are also items you might not think of but will do a good job such as "Velcro",
This is where I do use Superglue, I glue the "Velcro" Precut Sheet to the plastic inner floor of any Tank build which allows me the ability to place any item such as a smoker or a receiver or a control board anywhere in the Hull and it is totally secure and yet I can remove it anytime.
A strip of "Velcro" Glued to the back of a Battery allows you to place it on the side of the hull rather than taking up space on the floor.
Shaun.

[gisalook]

Loctite 401 it costs a bit more but a very good one.

[Model Builder 4]

Thanks for all the replies fella's I'll let you know what I use and the outcome of it,

Cheers, Lee.

[jarndice]

I would add "Loctite 243" as a good quality Threadlock.
Shaun.

[Raminator]

I use a Sellys product, and on occasion a Loctite.
Both are Gel, slow cure High impact resistant.

How do you find they perform in high humidity, Herman? I've got the medium and thick Zap-a-gap stuff, and I can't use them in summer; they bond instantly instead of the 5-10 minutes they say on the bottle. I reckon it's because CA is cured by water and heat, and when we're up above 80% and 30° it sets solid as soon as it has something to bond to. It's a pain in the arse, to be honest.