DA2000

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I just purchased a bottle of alphatic glue from the LHS that sounds too good to be true. As I am alergic to CyA I have been trying to find something to replace it. Although this glue isn't "instant", it appears thin enough that it will wick into balsa and even comes with a heavy duty needle applicator to apply it with. It's suppose to set in 20 minutes and cure in 2 hours. I sure hope it works!
JB

Rodney

I think you will find that all alphatic resin glues work very well for most modeling uses. There are many brands, all good. I use Titebond (from the local hardware store) mostly because of its availability, low price, excellent holding power, nearly waterproof etc. but other brands are probably as good. I build mostly 1/4 size using lots of hardwood and it even works well for firewalls and other high stress points--the wood breaks before the glue joint fails.

LuvBipes

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I tried SuperPhatic glue and wasn't impressed w/ its performance. For my money, the best (and fastest setting) aliphatic glue available is Pica's GLUIT glue.

astrohog

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I haave tried superphatic. It was definately different than any other glue that I have tried. It is thin and does wick some, but not quite like a thin CA will wick. Although I never actually timed it, it seemed to take a long time to set (longer than advertised, but I can't say that for sure). It looks kinda like watered down Titebond, but a little different. It is foam safe and I did use it regularly on my combat gremlins until I ran out. I will probably reorder it again, when I run out of enough stuff to order from Hobby Lobby. It is definately strong, but I always seemed to make a mess of it!!! Maybe the learning curve for use is more than one bottle!!!

Jeff

mglavin

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I've used this glue on the hinges on a few ARFs and a few 33% aircraft with very good results. I first perfromed a test with the stuff and found it was impossible to pull the glue apart, the wood all gave around the hinge. Very good penetration. I will use it again.

bluesky123

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I'm allergic to CA too (even my boss tells me on Fridays not to use CA on weekend).
I used superphatic a lot and the only problem I've encountered was that it's virtually impossible to sand the glue from the surface, even after is completely cures (it always remains rubber-like as old chewing gum).

lparky

Just tried Weldbond on the advise of some of the modelers in Canada and this one super glue. I have had to just about quit using any type CA due to severe lung problems and had been using various kinds of superphatic "white" glues. I think this glue is going to be the best yet. It was a bit hard to find in Charlotte NC but finally found 21 ounces bottles for less than $10. It can be thinned and works well for applying Koverall, etc
For info go to: http://www.franktross.com/
Give this one a try.
Larry

Hobbsy

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DA, you'll get great results with the Super Phatic, you just won't be able to hurry. I built two Sig LT 25s, aBTE Venture 60 and FlyinKing using it on everything except the firewall and wing joining and mounting bulk heads. As Mr. Glavin pointed out it is tenacious.

mitoor/c

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Where can i buy Super Phatic glue?

Hobbsy

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www.hobby-lobby.c--

RVM

Let's resurrect an old thread...

Are there any other distributors for Super Phatic glue besides Hobby Lobby?

This stuff is rather expensive for an aliphatic - $7.90 + $7.xx shipping for only 50mL. I guess if I buy from Hobby Lobby I'd better buy like 10 bottles at a time.