danbloch Posted May 15, 2020 Share #1 Posted May 15, 2020 Hello to everyone. I am a new hobbyist here, already looking for help. I found some great information on this site that led me to purchase a Polaris kit from OcCe, which I like because it has video tutorials for me to follow. I have some questions about materials I need that were not in the box. 1) White or carpenters glue: I got Elmers wood glue which also says "carpenters" on it. 2) Quick-drying glue: I got Krazy Glue. 3) Contact of cobblers glue: I got "contact cement." 4) Sandpaper: This was confusing because one place in the instructions says to use fine grain and another says to use medium grain. I bought black sandpaper with the number 600 on the back, which feels finer then the piece of sandpaper included in the box. Are my materials ok or should I replace something? Thank you for your time. I hope you are all healthy and well in these difficult times. Dan Duanelaker, JeffT and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted May 15, 2020 Share #2 Posted May 15, 2020 Welcome aboard Dan. There are over 30K members here and probably as many opinions based on each one's personal experience. No wrong choice if it works for you, but each choice has limitations and consequences. My own take. Any CA glue such as Krazy glue has very limited used in wood working and there are better formulas to use so not needed. Carpenter's glue (yellow aliphatic such as Elmers and Titebond) is all around the best for wood. It is strong and cures relatively quickly. I never thought that speed should be a factor in a hobby, but that's just me. I am often looking for instant gratification, or so my dear wife keeps telling me, but not in all things, one being model building. Downside, it is not water proof. Upside, if there is a mistake, water or Ispropyl alcohol will loosen a part so can be fixed. Contact cement, never used it, but epoxy is a good thing to have handy when gluing/attaching metal and wood. While it takes time to cure, it is super strong. Sandpaper. Several grits including low numbers like 120 or lower for rough sanding, and fine paper such as 600 as you have for finish sanding. I urge you to start a build log which will have folks checking on your progress and will give you a chance to voice concerns and ask questions. Good luck with the build. Allan danbloch, mtaylor, JeffT and 1 other 4 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbloch Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted May 15, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, allanyed said: Welcome aboard Dan. There are over 30K members here and probably as many opinions based on each one's personal experience. No wrong choice if it works for you, but each choice has limitations and consequences. My own take. Any CA glue such as Krazy glue has very limited used in wood working and there are better formulas to use so not needed. Carpenter's glue (yellow aliphatic such as Elmers and Titebond) is all around the best for wood. It is strong and cures relatively quickly. I never thought that speed should be a factor in a hobby, but that's just me. I am often looking for instant gratification, or so my dear wife keeps telling me, but not in all things, one being model building. Downside, it is not water proof. Upside, if there is a mistake, water or Ispropyl alcohol will loosen a part so can be fixed. Contact cement, never used it, but epoxy is a good thing to have handy when gluing/attaching metal and wood. While it takes time to cure, it is super strong. Sandpaper. Several grits including low numbers like 120 or lower for rough sanding, and fine paper such as 600 as you have for finish sanding. I urge you to start a build log which will have folks checking on your progress and will give you a chance to voice concerns and ask questions. Good luck with the build. Allan Thank you for your reply. I was asking about the glue because the instructions clearly show them building certain parts using "contact glue," but I could only find "contact cement." I hope its the same thing... ? And I started my build log thanks for the tip! Edited May 15, 2020 by danbloch Spelling mtaylor and JeffT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted May 15, 2020 Share #4 Posted May 15, 2020 Welcome to MSW Dan. I use both wood glue and CA on my models. I use Zap CA. mtaylor 1 Quote Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbloch Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted May 15, 2020 1 hour ago, JToma said: Welcome to MSW Dan. I use both wood glue and CA on my models. I use Zap CA. Thank you for the tip! mtaylor and JeffT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted May 15, 2020 Share #6 Posted May 15, 2020 Welcome to MSW, Dan. I'm not a fan of CA, Crazy Glue, and the like nor contact cement for models. I only white glue or wood glue (wood glue is usually yellow) and epoxy. The only other glue is rubber cement for pasting plans to wood for cutting. Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted May 15, 2020 Share #7 Posted May 15, 2020 Hello Dan, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted May 16, 2020 Share #8 Posted May 16, 2020 Welcome! mtaylor 1 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjay Posted May 16, 2020 Share #9 Posted May 16, 2020 mtaylor 1 Quote Mark Phoenix, AZ Current builds; Previous builds, in rough order of execution; Shipjack, Peterbrough Canoe, Flying Fish, Half Moon, Britannia racing sloop, Whale boat, Bluenose, Picket boat, Viking longboat, Atlantic, Fair American, Mary Taylor, half hull Enterprise, Hacchoro, HMS Fly, Khufu Solar Boat. On the shelf; Royal Barge, Jefferson Davis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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