What glue for new Korber?

Well if that's what Rich recommends    I have not used that. I still the the different versions of ACC and Ambroid (I don't like Goo). I may have to try some Gorilla Glue as it seems to get a lot of attention.

 I have the reg Gorilla glue for wood and stuff. This recommends their superglue which I'll have to go find. I'm thinking it's like the zap stuff that's thicker??

 I thought I had read posts about this. When I do a search, nothing comes up.

OK ... In that case I'll stick with the thick zap

Hi Joe,

 

While there is no particular requirement for a specific glue for our kits I have personally found I like to use the gorilla super glue. This is different than their other glues that need water to activate. It is available at. Number of stores, including home depot and lowes. The glue is thicker so I find it does not run and has a good working time. It also has some "rubber" type properties that seem to help with holding a joint and deal with a jolt.

 

Again lots of good glues, I just like this one (they are also based in Cincinnati so in a small way local for me)

I kind of accidentally discovered Gorilla Super Glue and haven't looked back since.  Everything Rich mentions above about it is true.  It works more like the older super glues from years ago except there is a little more working time.  I have used it with just about every kind of material and it has worked on all of them.  Give it a try...I think you will be happy you did...

 

Alan

OK...  guess I'll have to try it

We will go pick up some tomorrow.... The Mrs has been complaining about ACC for the kits she is building..... Thanks....  

Unless they have changed the kit material to something other that urethane, I have always used ACC and a glue gun on almost all of the connections. ACC can make a brittle joint so I follow with a glue gun to prevent the joint from coming apart from contraction and expansion over a long period of time.

If you use an accelerator on the ACC with some clamps, assembly is very quick.

Alan Graziano

Alan G. also has a good idea.  On the older Korber, I sometime add a bead of hot glue to certain joints for extra strength over time. 

 

Alan

 I forgot to thank you guys. I bought that Gorilla super glue. It really works. I'm scratch building an engine and a detail piece wouldn't stay on the side of the cab. I have several industrial glues and they all didn't work. The Gorilla fixed that. Just watch your fingers!! and there's not much time for readjusting.

 I have since added hot melt to the critical corners inside the shell. It also serves to keep the LEDs inside the light holders, and keep the wires neat and safe.

Very good information.  I avoided the ACC glues, because these

buildings seem to take a lot, and ACC came in tiny tubes with a

big price, maybe relevant to N and Z scale structures. Will have

to see how this Gorilla Super Glue prices out.... must write it on

blackboard 100 times to remember for next shopping trip.  Have

not tried the hot glue trick, either, being, maybe unnecesarily,

leery of heat and plastic.