golddustpeak Posted September 15, 2013 Share #1 Posted September 15, 2013 I have alergic reactions to ANY and all forms of CA glues........ Can I complete a POF using just Elmers or such? Any suggestions??? TNX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAd My Fingers Posted September 15, 2013 Share #2 Posted September 15, 2013 (edited) Sure--they're great glues for POF & POB builds. Indeed, PVA glues are the glues of choice for building ships. Elmer's, Gorilla, and TiteBond (I personally like TiteBond) to name a few, are all excellent choices. Indeed, most builders don't use CA at all or very rarely. PVAs take more time to cure; however, they're much easier to de-bond when goofs happen. Jay Edited September 15, 2013 by JMaitri WackoWolf 1 Quote Current Build: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted September 16, 2013 Share #3 Posted September 16, 2013 Yep! I've never used a drop of CA glue! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted September 16, 2013 Share #4 Posted September 16, 2013 Here's 3 good links on gluing. Where PVA won't work, you might have to go with epoxy. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/943-gluing-techniques-and-associated-information/ http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1894-glue-recommendations/?hl=glue http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2168-ca-vs-wood-glue/ There's been other posts, some in build logs, by people who have the same issue. WackoWolf 1 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...
golddustpeak Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted September 16, 2013 Thanks folks !!!!!!!!!! That's good news as it looks like a go for me. I was just worried after reading so many kit requirements listing CA..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted September 24, 2013 Share #6 Posted September 24, 2013 They reason they recommend CA is that the joint does not need clamping. And it is quicker. PVA glues and epoxy are still the major glues I use. David B Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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