I have always enjoyed assembling models and also repairing things for my layout. Recently I have had professional model builder Stu Gralnik of Model Building Services assemble several for me. I asked him what he used for glues and he quickly responded "Goop". It is advertised as a plumbing adhesive. Following his recommendation, I purchased a tube and discovered why Stu recommended it. It is strong unlike some of the Testors and other glues. It drys clear and is easy to use. Stu recommended using a tooth pick to apply small amounts and it works very nicely. The material also doesn't continue to spill out after you have squeezed out a drop or two. I purchased another tube of it yesterday at Lowe's for about $5. Its a big tube having 3.7 oz and this goes a long ways. In the past, I have had issues with more glue than I needed in places. I have been able to get a better looking model using this stuff. "Thank You" Mr. Gralnik. While this isn't a major deal, I hope others assembling things will find this useful. Bill
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I will definitely get a tube and try it on my next plastic repair job. Thanks for the tip, Bill. 👍
Bill, Does Stu specifically recommend plumbing Goop or will any Goop work?
Very timely as I just received an item from an ebay sale and a couple of small plastic parts had come off. I tried a TruValue store but did not see anything that I remembered as being "model cement"; they may have had GOOP, but it was not something that i was familiar with so did not pay any attention to it. Anyway, thank you; I will get some of this the next time I go to town.
There is Automotive Goop & Plumbing Goop. I have both and just grab which ever one is closest... their properties are very similar. Adheres to practically anything, is very strong and remains flexible for many years. Handy stuff. Loews & Home Depot carry it... as do most (if not all) of the Automotive stores.
I have used GOOP for a variety of tasks, as stated, a big tube is cheap. I especially like that it adheres to most materials.
And another class lesson that makes this blog so interesting and valuable! Gotta remember this. Get some Goop! I can see use for plumbing equates to plastic, but metal and wood? Timely, as l have a structure whose model glue assembly is in slow motion explosion.
I always pass over this in the glue aisle, but I guess I'll have to give it a try now!