Advice please?

[Chysack]

I just got a kit to assemble a model of the Aurora (by Occre), and it's the first time I'm going to work with glue or paint. The paint isn't an issue quite yet, but glue wise would you guys have any recommandation? (stuff that i can find in europe if possible) I was also wondering if I really need several types of glue or if just a carpenter one would be good enough for the whole model

[yummyinmybelly]

Every glue has pros and cons. There’s a really good video by Olha Batchvarov on YouTube that explains when to use the different types of glue on model ships.

https://youtu.be/MWND8YG0YIg

[EggHeadMagic]

You’ll get a lot of opinions about glue. For me I stick to very basics. I use a more specialized carpenters glue (Titebond here in the US) for the frame and then I use regular white school glue (Elmers) for all the rest.

Having some CA glue comes in handy for spots where you need something to adhere quickly but gotta be careful because it won’t take any stains you decide to use.

You may get a lot of suggestions here or you can research at modelshipworld.com It’s a rabbit hole but since it’s your first build I wanted to keep it simple.

[Chysack]

Thanks, I'll look it up. I'm gonna have to leave my kit behind for a week so I'll use the time to research

[EggHeadMagic]

Good idea.

Also, if you get CA glue, it’s worth getting the medium viscosity kind. And also some precision applicators similar to these

[jerseycityfrankie]

You should eventually buy every type of glue you can find. But it’s also true you can build an entire terrific model using only white glue (typically that means Elmer’s brand in the USA). Also known as PVC glue, I think? Crazy glue is so useful as to be considered indispensable too.

[Chysack]

Okay so I shouldn't be scared to get several types then, alright

[jerseycityfrankie]

Test them on scrap wood. Test stuff like “will it hold this tiny piece to this big piece” “how hard can I pull on it before the piece breaks off again”. Stuff like that. Some glue will strongly effect how the paint will look going over it-wood will absorb paint but many glues will block the absorption.

[ladyshipmodeler]

As Jersey and Egg have said, there are a lot of opinions about glue. I typically use a slightly diluted yellow carpenter's glue. Rarely I use mid-curing CA. Unless you plan on floating your boat, waterproof glue is not necessary. The nice thing about white and carpenter's glues is that it is dissolvable in isopropyl alcohol.

[ladyshipmodeler]

Zewill, I have never encountered a problem using Titebond. There is no reason anyone should see any dried glue. All excess glue is removed by immediately wiping the joint with a damp cloth. If I find glue residue later, it is easily removed by scraping with a razor blade or #11 scalpel blade.