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Posted by Bill Oreto on November 14, 2022, 10:13:51, in reply to "Re: white glue (Elmers) perhaps?"
That is where I buy my Zap a Gel . It is sold in small tubes of 3 packs. What tubes I don’t use I freeze until needed. You won’t find it in their paper catalog but do go on line. 
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Bill
Many thanks for the comments on the glues and how you use them. Will try the Elmer's Glue All Multi Purpose Extra Strong Formula which I have but have never used. I have no idea where to find Zap-a-Gel. Source on line? Steve Previous Message
I would not have confidence in using white glue to adhere plastic mold injected parts but I use Elmer’s multi-purpose glue for all else. White metal to mold injected and resin, photo-etch to mold injected and resin and 3D printed parts to mold injected and resin. Elmer’s now has a stronger fast drying formula good for tacking. Their regular formula is still being sold which allows time.for positioning. It drys clear but a bit glossy and does not destroy painted surfaces and safe around kids.
For large resin parts to large resin parts I use Zap-a Gel. Comes in a small tube. Also gives time for positioning. Small resin parts to resin and I revert back to white glue.
I still use Testor’s model glue for mold injected. I found the liquid super glues annoying and a pain to use. They don’t always work as advertised. Testors also make a non-toxic glue for kid use. Blue tube I believe.
I learned just like using the right brush for size of paint job, you need a few different types of glues for what has to be glued. Previous Message
I need to find a fluid adhesive for assembly of ship model kits which are basically injection molded plastic with some after market parts of resin, typical 3D materials and/or white metal castings (BUT NOT PE) as found today. You all know who supplies these and all are easy to work with as far as trimming and shaping, etc.
My specs for this fluid adhesive:
Compatible with all those basic materials
Not water based type
Not super glue type
Not a typical plastic glue
Slow enough drying (to permit repositioning parts
before setting)
Must have initial adhesion for parts placement
Can be in a tube or bottle container
Can be air drying or uses an accelerant
Can be UV setting to complete drying
Have a reasonable shelf life without curing
Can be a home brew or available in a retail store
or on-line.
Does not aggressively attack solvent based painted
parts.
Must be safe to use in ventilated areas as are most plastic or solvent based adhesives.
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