Can you build a Plastic Model Kit using only Super Glue? Super Glue Challenge!
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- Sometimes I get asked if super glue can be used to build models, and normally I just dismiss it and suggest a "proper" poly cement be used. But what is the worst that can happen if you do only use super glue? I feel a CHALLENGE coming on!
Join me in this video as I see if it is possible to build a model kit using only super glue - that's the one and only rule! I can use any tools, paints or other products that I want as long as the only thing I use to glue the thing together is CA (cyanoacrylate) glue. I chose to build the Airfix Spitfire Mk1a in this challenge seeing as I had quite a few in the stash...
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This was how my Grandfather used to make them when I was a boy. Just watching this makes me reminisce of how his models turned out after using Superglue, he used a pin to apply the glue as it set instantly but his models made up with such a glue is testament to how strong they were/are at the end result.
Most if not all his models that he built in the 1990's/2000's are still with me. Testament to his dedication in making great finished items...
Thanks for this Matt for helping the memories flood back...
Sounds like you had some good times :D
Back in the days before extra thin cement I did plenty of models with super glue. Nice and fast for building and good for minor gap filling.
I'm not sure the cheap glue i used here had the same properties of the stuff you used to use
This dude seems to know, The Know
@@ModelMinutes yeah, your glue in this video is doing pretty much the opposite of the superglue i use. The stuff i use bonds almost instantly and you have to get stuff in the right place first time otherwise it just sticks in the wrong place
@@sgkingly8392 hmmm interesting
Same, I used locitite
This is one the most underrated modelling channels on CZcams.
Thanks! One day maybe I will be "rated" :D
Considering that super glue is used as a battlefield medical aid for injuries in the past
Wasn’t that one of the primary reasons for its development?
@@ModelMinutes I believe so
I could be wrong but still think it sees use for suturing wounds to this day
@@Simon_Nonymous it probably does
Well it does on my house. Stings a bit mind you
Hey Matt, that's a really cool video. But there are a few things that could have been avoided: There are many different types of CA glues, some would get tacky instantly like poly cement, and dry faster. Some superglues are as easy to work with. Also, the problem with glueing yourself to the model can be avoided using surgical gloves. Most modellers have those anyways for painting. I'm not saying that superglue is easier to use than poly cement, but you can get the same results if you use the right type and the right techniques. Other than that great job, and looking forward to more build videos.
I use a gel super glue and the three models I have done have turned out decently, just gotta fix the bad nozzle on the glue and the bad paint jobs, because I'm new at this
@@kyle_mk17 ahh, nice mate!
thanks for the info
I use Gorilla glue gel a lot to fix smaller parts on the exterior of my car builds, such as wing mirrors, wipers or spoilers. I find that as it is thicker, it can be applied more carefully.
Similarly, there are foam safe super glues such as Bob Smith Super gold which can be used sparingly on clear parts without causing them to become cloudy.
Nice video - not built a Spitfire for a while.
thanks! And thanks for the info!
@@ModelMinutes you're welcome
My first kits were glued using a tube of CA. And they were an absolute mess, but I was very happy with how they looked. I then grew up and got Revell Contacta, and only used CA again for resin parts.
nice!
Fumes ... don't get to close and ventilate well. Use super glue to fix my glasses once. Put them on, went instantly blind with fumes and then couldn't take them off. My wife nearly wet herself laughing until she realised how much pain I was in
Oh no!
I once Got a drop od special super glue im my eyes
Always make sure you have SuperGlue De-Bonder to hand.
Also never use superglue with contact lenses in.
@@sos_legio_primus9177 i have no contact lenses and i found out debonder exist 5montys ago i immiediantly used and entire bottle of it on my old models
Well done! I’m getting back to model making after some 45 years break! I can remember using Tarzan Grip and Selley’s Glue! Goodness….Super Glue would’ve been a luxury then! And we had Humbrol paints! Thanks goodness for Tamiya products now. Here’s a challenge for you…try a build using Selley’s Glue or Tarzan Grip (or similar) and only a brush to paint your model. No spray. That’s how we did it in the dark ages! 😀
You might like to watch my starter set challenge video from last year - model built and painted only using what was in the box
Thanks for the video, i am new t modelling and this was very knowledgeable. I was also wondering wether you had some videos relating to the painting. I was wondering if normal acrylic paint (the slightly thicker one) found in stationaries could suffice. I have no problem with diluting it with water but havent tried it on my junkers stuka model yet.
Check out my budget painting challenge video where I use that kind of paint- there is a playlist on my channel page
Thanks Matt, your freehand airbrushing turned out great. As for the super glue, i thought that it dried pretty rapidly but clearly not…..i doubt i would use it. The other ones you showed seem a lot better. Take care and be safe as always, from South Africa
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video :D
It's because he chose the worst kind of glue for this lmao
Most people i know use quick setting stuff, bonds in seconds
I'm new to modelling and I just finished making this exact kit. Needless to say mine doesn't look anywhere near as good as that. I always paint with a brush and the end result is not as neat as your spraying. I has the same problem with the pilots legs being too long, although I managed to avoid chopping his feet off! I wouldn't even attempt it with superglue as no doubt it would lead to me in A&E having my fingers separated! Nice build.
Thanks! Hand painting can yield good results, I have a number of builds on my channel which are exclusively hand painted
Im very new to model kits and i just got a revell 1/72 spitfire for my first model, im already a painter so i thought it would be easy, then i realized that i need to glue it and the set didnt come with paint and glue... This vid helped me out as i had some superglue and wondered whether thats good enough
Unless the kit is marketed as a “starter” or “gift” set, it won’t come with any paint or cement. They will need to be bought separately
Mighty Algorithm, take this mortal faring of model kit wisdom as a pleasing tribute.
Great video, covers all the ups and downs I know we've all experienced at least once when using super glue
I'm sure they will be most pleased
In another video you mentioned that sometimes the rudder's vertical is sometimes a separate part but never the horizontals (elevons). Would it be possible to score and then run a very thin heated blade along the mould line and gently bend them up or down as needed? That would avoid having to glue them back on afterwards. A common item or measure could then be used to ensure both are at the same angle.
Yeah, i've cut them off before to pose them in a different position, i dont usually bother though
I have to say your free hand camo is amazing! I am trying to teach myself this method so I never have to mask camouflage
Thanks! Yes, I think it can be a timesaver
Hey Matt! In my experience, building models with super glue really does depend on the brand of super glue that you use. So far, the best super glue for scale models in my opinion is Loctite. It has a quick grip and dries quickly! However, for a quick and durable bond, I suggest applying small drops of glue, less is more when it comes to super glue. Great video by the way! :)
Thanks for the info!
Incredible finish with no poly cement I was surprised. I expected you to have to do an announcement video saying that you have changed your name to ‘Matt Spitfire Hands!’
haha not yet!
Pretty well done! Any chance of the Sea King Commando HC.4?
Thanks for the suggestion! I know a lot of people have requested a sea king
I really applaud yout thinking outside the box with this challenge. Using superglue is something a lot of beginners do by mistake so it's good to see it can be done, but it is a lot tricker than using regular cement.
Also tight work on the airbrushing. You're getting the nack. Soon you'll be airbrushing everything all the time !
haha thanks! Not sure I'll give up those hairy sticks just yet :P
Using different superglue thicknesses or higher quality glue works better. CA glue reacts to moisture so a room with higher humidity will set the glue faster.
Great tip!
I like the channel! Very creative!
Thank you very much!
I only used superglue for model parts that are awkward to adhesive. Tamiya ultra thin glue is my favorite but have to use lots of it so that the plastic melts.
Thanks for sharing!
Interesting exercise. Super glue in an emergency, perhaps ? Clamps may have been useful. Free hand camouflage looks good. BTW, have a great Christmas, stay healthy and thanks for the videos.
Thanks! I hope you have a good one too :D
Interesting challenge. I think that I´ll stick to my good old cement or plastic models for my builds.
good idea :D
I use slow curing ca glue (to avoid fogging) to fill gaps and bond painted parts, Because every putty that i used cant stand rescribing
that's an interesting idea to try out! Might have to get some slow curing stuff
Ah yes superglue, the stuff that makes you stick to whatever you are working on.
oh yes!
Interesting video. I also have found super glue to be wanting in general plastic model construction. I like the way superthin glue reacts with the plastic to create a plastic weld.
I understand why you left the ginormous gaps...but it's giving me PTSD...I need to go clamp and sand something!
haha! Yeah :P
i used to build using superglue all the time. I have to admit, ive never had the slipping thing though, cos i always let it cure for a minute before sticking the parts together. I've gone back to poly cement now though, for a variety of reason, but mostly, cos tamiya extra thin cement if im honest. its just so much easier with a brush.
thanks for the info
I got the spitfire you used in this video for Christmas,ngl the first part was a bit difficult
I hope it turned out ok in the end
@@ModelMinutes yep it did now i need to paint it lol
I have a kit suggestion, how about an airfix 1/600 (vintage classics) HMS Hood.
thanks for the idea!
@@ModelMinutes what I find odd is the superglue you used took longer to dry in some parts than poly cement does yet "superglue" is supposed to bond within seconds. 🤔🤔🤔🤔
@@Kickback-dm7zt no idea, maybe it was a cheaper mixture . . .
@@ModelMinutes the only superglue brand I have used is "Loctite" and trust me when I say this stuff DOES dry within 10 to 15 seconds... And if you get it on your skin its VERY difficult to wipe it off.
Super glue was designed for skin adhesion and sealing in emergency situations,
It just so happened to have other alternative uses.
very true
Yes ive used super glue for a build as i ran out of poly cement and the parts did slide about but i used tape to clamp them in place as it set i found that was the best method also recommend clothes pegs they work just as well
Great tip!
Hey mat what airbrush do you use??
I use a variety at the moment, i look to make a video on them soon
@@ModelMinutes awesome I'll be waiting for that one 🧡
A tip is to use baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, or baby powder (Choose one) as an accelerator. I use Bicarb of soda and it very rapidly disperses through the glue and basically turns it into solid plastic.
Quite handy to use sometimes!
Thanks for the tips!
Using bicarb to activate superglue works great but it also leaves quite a grainy texture in my experience (which can be useful). I believe water can also activate superglue (seems to work), I have a small atomizer spray bottle with bicarb diluted in water that I use as a cheap DIY CA kicker - works quite well for me but definitely one to experiment with before using it on something that matters!
To speed up the curing you can dampen the non glued surface of the two parts you are trying to glue. Just run a moistened kitchen towel along the area to mate with the glue. CA is activated by moisture so should speed things up for you.
thanks for the info!
That would explain why it's so effective at gluing fingers.
I know this a video about super glue and how its not the best to use to stick the Spit together, my eyes where more drawn to the finish of the paint job, not bad for your first time, I use airbrush for my fishing float making and its a real pain to learn about, so I would love to see you make a video on painting markings on models like all these different camo warbirds... maybe a dessert camo p40 etc.... for begainners!
thanks for the suggestion! I did do an Airfix P40 starter set in desert camo, but that was hand painted - video is on my channel somewhere
Yes I liked this video. No I haven't tried to do a whole model with just super glue. I am a diabetic with no feeling in my hands and when using super glue I end up like you gluing my fingers together.
I find that it is easy to glue your fingers together using this kind of product :(
It would help to use an accelerator compatible with the glue you use.
Yeah, something to look into
Hey Matt U should do a compare video with the revell spitfire and a Airfix one
Thanks for the suggestion!
It's a sticky business.... I'll get my coat
Lol 😂
Was making models from my childhood.. and 99 percent am a scratch builder. In my childhood, was only having white glue and rubber solution, that uses in wood industry.. then the superglue was available around 90s.. and was a little tube, with less strength.. the industrial super glue started to avail here around 2000.. then my works came so easy.. after that I never used any other glue, including wood working.. even today making an airfix mosquito kit, still with superglue.. the only other glue is white glue, used to fix the clear parts and to apply decals with diluted white glue alongwith hair dryer for contours..
thanks for sharing!
I would have been a gibbering wreck building a model with super glue, thanks for the video
Thanks for watching 😊
Using a kicker or accelerator will dry the ca glue instantly. There are better ca glues than the cheap ones from the Dollar Store. I have seen model car builders use Bob Smith Industries super gold. CA glue is a good gap filling or hole filling. It doesn't shrink like model putty. Also is good for gluing PE metal parts. Next Challenge video : Can you paint a model with Artist Oil paints?
It's funny you say that, my next challenge video features Artists Acrylic paints
You should have used some accelerator
Alternatively you can make your own
My favorite diy accelerator is mix isopropyl alcohol and mix in baking soda until saturated. Plop that in a spray bottle a you have a accelerator that is almost instant, the only downside is that it makes the glue slightly foggy when dry.
thanks for the info!
Nice build but look at the size of those fuselage transfers, they would be more suited for a 1:48 scale kit.
the markings were really that big on the real spitfire with that fuselage code
One year later and I need to ask if it’s still holding together?
For the most part, I think a wheel fell off
Simply put, for fiddly parts use super glue. For resin parts use super glue. For photo etched or metal parts, use super glue. For stowage I.e. ammo crates and boxes, use what you think is best unless the stowage is resin then see above. Otherwise, use super glue super sparingly and rarely. Tamiya thin or super thin is priced between 4 and 6 USD depending on where you get it from here in the US. Otherwise, use super glue as a last resort or if 1000% necessary.
thanks for the info!
Normally, I only use super glue to attach painted parts. You did a great job with just using super glue. Do you think that using accelerator would have helped you?
yes, i imagine it would have as this took ages to bond
Looks like a pretty good job, OK not optimum but very interesting and to be honest better than using 1970's tube polystyrene cement (some of that humbrol stuff was gummy). A couple of tips, CA uses moisture to help it cure, that's partly why it likes sticking to skin so breathing on the joint can help it cure. If mixed with talc or baking soda it can be used to fill gaps that using it created. Now a warning some people can be very allergic to the fumes from CA so if you start to get runny eyes or a sore throat while using it please stop it can be very nasty.
thanks for the info
For someone who new with Mokits the answer is yes! if you use like G glue or Korea Glue and the best super glues but the models will make it look bad
thanks for the info
If super glue is all you have, you need to buy some cements & glues. Also acetone will debond as well as debonders which are mostly acetone.
thanks for the info
Exhale your breath through your mouth across the superglue after joining the parts, the moisture helps the glue cure faster... also use not so much of the glue... dry fit, and if you can, touch the glue to the parts while you hold them together.... also... if you have gaps, super glue with a drop of zip-kicker / hardener makes an OUTSTANDING filler... just sand it smooth asap, as the glue gets super hard in a few hours, but right after it dries to the touch, it's not so hard..... but blowing your moist breath and hardener really helps... for what it's worth....
Thanks for the tips! 😊
I feel a visit by Matt to the local A&E coming on..
lol, i'm ok, honest :)
Hey I see gaps....just kidding. Interesting challenge I haven't glued myself yet to a model, I bet its going to happen. I agree with you on this score. But what about resin kits?.
Resin is a different issue, they do need some sort of CA glue to hold them together, but for plastic kits, i wouldn't recommend it
Yes but as I mentioned on one of my previous comments the Extra thin cement is a hazardous dangerous product that contains dangerous chemicals. So it cant be used without wearing a mask. Like have u tried to use the extra thin cement (tamiya) in a ventilated area without a mask? or in a non ventilated area without a mask?. Inhaling those flumes can cause everlasting neurotoxic problems
You make these products sound like they are more lethal than firearms…
I havent built a kit with superglue but I do often do resin and photoetch add on parts and all of them are bonded with superglue. Generally all my cockpit parts are also superglued. You must be using some seriously nasty stuff here as the superglue I use is almost the exact opposite to your experience. It bonds instantly, far quicker than poly cement. I also have loctite 60 second glue which is slower drying superglue but it still bonds quickly
thanks for letting me know!
super glue is ideal when using photo etch or resin parts, for smaller parts white glue can also be used
yup
Most of my current models that are Chinese off brands were made with super glue and just painted with watercolour. I do plan on getting acrylic paint and better models but I'd stick to super glue as it's cheaper than cement.
fair enough :)
I have a kit suggestion glencoe iorn horses train kit
thanks for the suggestion
My first model was this one and i also glued it with super glue
How'd it go?
@@ModelMinutes not good, i had no knife so i was forcing things out of the sprues, i flooded the model every time when i wanted to add something, once i glued all my fingers together and i needed to call my dad and i was like what do i need to do and he was Just going crayzy i mean it was funny for him and this were actually my first years of Modelling, and i was able to some how win a contest with this model and a dio, this made me make more models and at this moment i hot some skill i started my Channel and i help people to not make mistakes i did.
@@hanssmidt12 Those who make the most mistakes learn the most :D
@@ModelMinutes yes
I use a super glue for my models. It drys quick, though I do have the issue of gluing my fingers to it. Other than that, it works just as good, if not better in some cases.
Thanks for the info!
I'd have to disagree with this to be honest I've been making airfix models for nearly 30 years and have always found the glue supplied takes so long to bond I may as well take a month off to fully cure B I've used loctite super glue on the last few models I have done and they never had slipping issues while drying (literally seconds) those models include the b-17 Memphis Belle and Apollo saturn-v rocket all with moveable parts that work perfect 🙂
Sounds like you need to get some different glue if all you are using is the stuff from starter sets. I’d recommend Tamiya extra thin
Does it holds to this day?
Sadly I had to put it into storage so I’m not sure
@@ModelMinutes and do you think super glue could affect the model
@@Dementia_scale_armour it can cause the clear parts to fog up
A bit hazardous approach with super glue. Best use for filling small gaps or injection mold sink marks as a filler.
Great tip!
Don't know if I was misled, but I think I was told that superglue is created by the american army in order to make open cut wounds close as soon as possible. This is why it loves to stick on flesh and skin so much in the first place, and when it became commercially available the receipt for these glue didn't changed that much.
There are some articles online about the origin of super glue, but in essence it was developed by Harry Coover whilst working for Kodak in the 50’s and 60’s with medical military use being recognised during the Vietnam war
The big question over a year and a half later; is the model still stuck together?
Yeah, so far 😂
Using an accelerator like IPA might help the gluing process.
Hmmm interesting
@@ModelMinutes or even baking soda
Wasnt superglue invented by the US for use in the Vietnam War to "sew up" GIs with serious wounds as it "welds" the skin together quickly and stops dramatic blood loss.
I’ve heard that before, it is certainly very effective at gluing me to my models too 😂
If I had to use super glue or tube glue instead of the better glues out there, yes, I will pick super glue. But cyanoacrylates cure differently. Too much is not an option. It's a chemical bond. If you move it 30 seconds after it was applied, it's almost the same as not applying it at all. The chemical bond is ruined. Super glue uses capillary action just fine as well. But it is less forgiving than thin liquid model glue. The wing leading edge would require small dabs along the seam. And you just need to be patient and let it apply, dry, cure, and then another dab. Slow, but doable. The difference though is it is a chemical bond, and model glue actually works as a weld. It melts the glue and welds the two surfaces. When cured, it is now one part. I wrote this for the viewer. The channel would already know this. I only hate tube glue because it is messy and imprecise.
Thanks for the info!
The uhu glue is a Nice alternative when you don't have models glue
interesting!
Interesting that your superglue did not melt plastic. I have seen other CZcams modelers use super glue to mitigate the problem seams of the fuselage which where sticking out. Hmmm. I am really confused about superglue.
it would seem that there are different formulas for superglue
@@ModelMinutes yes, I think so.
Superglue bonds to skin instantly because originally it was made for medical purposes to seal wounds, should you use superglue? No, it’s about the same price as model cement ( or at least in the states )
interesting, here in the UK this tube of glue came in a pack of ten for about £1
@@ModelMinutes dang, in the states it’s like $5 for a small pack, about the same as testors glue or mr cement
This is how I built my first kit in December lol, you can see really big super glue blobs in the window and they’ve fogged up
oh no :(
At first I only used CA for PE parts. After a while I found it very good for tiny parts that you want to stabilize very quickly, small parts like antennas where you can turn them to goo with conventional plastic cement. And the ONLY way to use CA is in conjunction with an ACCELERATOR!
good points!
I did it for my first 4 years of Modelling
I think this is my first real time lol
@@ModelMinutes it is dificult to do it with super glue and debonder is handy
Douglas Bader?
Maybe
i actually built my whole revell 1/288 scale boeing 737 using super glue and posca markers and it was a sucess
Before I watch it all, are you going to bond the clear parts with paint?
Nope, everything was glued with superglue
I'm using Deluxe Materials Plastic Magic that is non-odor and safe, but it takes longer. BUt I can use it safely knowing I'm not gonna suffer any everlasting health problems. I use it with a FFP2 mask in a ventilated area.
Good for you
@@ModelMinutes Have u tried it? It is very good and is made in England :)
huh?.......i use ca all the time......even for clear bits it works if you know the trick so it dosnt cause fogging
yes, you do have to be careful
I did so for my first 4 years and Plastic glue is much better
its how I do it all the time
nice!
i glued my fingers together before and my family called it, the super glue disease
:/
CA glue is a perfect for filling gaps like that.
so it fixes the very problem it creates
@@ModelMinutes Paradox 😛
Im a miniature wargamer ive used Araldite super glue for decades . You won't see me melting my expensive toys with poly cement . This may be bias as when I was younger poly cement was a too thick mess .
Sounds like you need some Tamiya extra thin cement in your life, that stuff works great and I know some of the big wargaming channels swear by it
I built a Hurricane with Sellotape (Scotch Tape) once.
I was nine, at my Granny’s house and had no glue!
that's an interesting idea for another challenge
@@ModelMinutes it wasn’t very successful to be honest! 😂😂😂 There may have been Pritt stick involved too!
@@bugler75 nice!
This is all this is quite a problem when it comes to using cement and super glue, you accidentally Mark your fingerprints on the model, my Frist model was small battle ship but i didn't know how model kit works, i try use super glue but as kid doesn't know how to use glue,.it didn't go will so it end up in trash 🗑️. Now im Starting to make models kits and be more careful. I might post an tutorial
good idea!
Nice work but why not using rubberbands around body or wooden clothes pegs as n00b modeller like me
I was concerned that the super glue would leak onto them and then glue the pegs or bands onto the model as well, which is why i didn't use them
@@ModelMinutes ok i used pegs carefully gluing rear first setting pegs and top of hull nose with pegs after glue cured i glued bottom nose ... maybe im just a strange one xD
Super glue. A glue that sticks skin and more or less nothing else. It may appear to work but give a joint a gentle flick with a finger and everything falls apart.
i imagine in time that this model might disintegrate
I’ve been in this hobby for more than 2 decades already, and almost all of my builds are entirely super-glue based... I tried plastic cement for just 6 times, and I ditched it entirely...
nowadays, the only other glue I use is white glue, and mostly for clear parts, although super glue is used on some tricky situations...
it appears that glue formulation really is a factor, as the brand I’m using doesn’t give me the same issues you encountered during your build of your Spitfire... (I think the formulation/brand you used in your example is on the lower quality range)
as for the glue becoming brittle over time, at least for the brand I’m using, I can say that brittling is not an issue, as I have models here sitting for many years already and not even a crack from the glued areas show... (two of my models here even managed to won top prizes from our local IPMS Nationals a few years ago)
and to answer the second question whether one should use super glue for a build, my own opinion from experience says that, it should be left for the modeler to decide... super glue can be tricky to work with at first, but once you learn to work around its eccentricities or even make it work to your favor, it is a great glue for modeling... and also, determining a good formulation of the glue is essential as well, as some super glues are indeed, a pain to work with, especially the low end brands (which I recommend to stay very well clear of)
with that, I respectfully disagree that one should avoid using primarily super glue for building models... although I won’t fault you for your recommendation due to your initial experience... maybe sometime later, and if you got another kit to spare, you may want to try again with a different brand of super glue to see what happens...
Thanks for the info and the suggestions!
@@ModelMinutes my pleasure good sir, and exquisite work on your channel by the way, I’m learning from your experience as well!
@@hanschristianben505 awesome! I'm glad you enjoy my videos :D
@@ModelMinutes I’m looking forward for more works from you good sir!
P.S. a bit of request, I hope you get to do the new ICM OV-10 Bronco kits, I’d like to learn what you think of it... the airplane has quite a bit of nostalgia on my part, my dad flew them during this air force days before he left the service for a civilian cockpit
@@hanschristianben505 thanks for the suggestion, might be a little while before I can justify some new kits though
CA accelerator, enough said.
Yup
Many Indian scale modelers use super glue for the models! 🤣
Good to know!
i use super glue for the major parts and liquid glue for the smaller parts
Nice!
Stick with poly cement I think mate 🏴😄👍
That's the plan!
i haven't buit a single model without super glue, i just don't know where to get cement
have you tried online?
@@ModelMinutes hadn't but will for sure, i want to try it out. Though i've been searching for them and most are either unavailable quite expensive (shipping). I've found 2 decent looking ones, christmas gifts they'll be
Offers a challenge with painting with paints for children.
i'm not sure I follow?
@@ModelMinutes 40 years ago behind "Red Courtain" modellers do not have special paints, so they use any sort of paints like oils.
As a total beginner I only use super glue for now, since it's very cheap and I use cheap kits for now so it's not like I'm wasting anything
but super glue doesn't cost much less than actual polystyrene cement . . .
@@ModelMinutes we have very, very cheap superglue here. Where I live superglue comes out about 2-3 times cheaper than the cheapest cement. I will switch to cement either way but for now my most recent model was like, 3$? So i just took the risk and I'm very happy with how it turned out
I did it and succeeded
awesome!
Hey ! , great video work , well done , I have gorilla fingers , so I know the outcome for me.
oh no!
Your frantic application of the glue triggers my anxiety....
I'll try and be more careful next time
@@ModelMinutes I'm joking lol. 😅👍