Dai Fledermaus Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 I know this question has been asked before, but bear with me. I'm quite familiar with woodworking glues, but I've just bought my first EPO foam model and Hobbyking have given absolutely no suggestion as to a suitable glue to assemble it. In fact there are no instructions at all with it. Hobbykings bit to save the planet, no doubt, despite the fact it came in a whacking great big delivery box, but that's another story. There is a lot of information online, much of it contradictory, about the glue to use for repairs to EPO and it seems everyone has their own favourite adhesive. My question is really about a suitable glue for the assembly not so much repairs. Beacon Foam Tac has been mentioned and UHU-POR, but both are classed as contact adhesives and when I think of contact adhesesives, I'm still thinking of Evostick which sticks on contact like the proverbial. Sliding the wings into place with Evostick would be, how could I put it, interesting. I bought some Gorilla glue a few months ago which I haven't used yet, and a few people have suggested that, but I'm a bit concerned about it's foaming properties. Some have claimed it can sometimes force components apart. Any suggestions would be welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Carpenter Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 De Lux Materials Foam 2 Foam. Assemble wet , clamp leave 24. Recommended and also great for repairs. Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Don't know about foam models. Mystery to me too. But I know foaming Gorilla glue. Strong, don't use too much, it foams, and joints have to be held in place, it foams. Never use it on a joint that is not fixed in place. Edited By Don Fry on 16/01/2020 12:16:18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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