CA applicator tips

Xanadu · Post by **Xanadu** » Fri Sep 16, 2011 4:26 pm

Yup, these are really good to use.

Phugoid · Post by **Phugoid** » Fri Sep 16, 2011 5:14 pm

Surely not the ONLY way, I just use a Pin!

Phugoid · Post by **Phugoid** » Sat Sep 17, 2011 8:34 am

Yeah you are right, I pick it up on a pin, and it applies it nicely in a nice controlled way. I do only build small models, I'm being picky of course sorry Dave, but you did say "only"

scigs30 · Post by **scigs30** » Sat Sep 17, 2011 10:31 am

I never really like building with CA glue but lately I have had to change my thought process. Most RC laser cut kits are more like a jigsaw puzzle and require assemble prior to gluing so I have been having to use CA. Of course in high stress areas I add a fillet of white glue. Those applicators work great for applying thin CA. I really like the Mercury brand of CA, it has a pin/needle built into the cap so the tip never clogs up.

cliffm · Post by **cliffm** » Sat Sep 17, 2011 2:00 pm

Numerous times I have expressed my dislike of the CA glues,but with the laser cut kits it works so well I have started using a small fan to ventilate the fumes away from me. The dollar store has a super glue by Devcon that has a tapered tip about 1" long that works very good in getting to most places during assembly and if you follow a procedure of placing the tube upright when not in use the tip does not require much maintenance. 2 of these small 99cent tubes were required to do a 400 series mustang with a few dribbles left over. It's easy to get used to the quick results when using these glues,now all that's needed is some sort of wizard's wand for covering.

SteveM · Post by **SteveM** » Sat Sep 17, 2011 9:05 pm

cliffm wrote:now all that's needed is some sort of wizard's wand for covering.

I think they call that an ARF/RTF.

cliffm · Post by **cliffm** » Sun Sep 18, 2011 7:56 am

Nothing wrong with those things ,lotsa fun, but from a modeler's viewpoint easily distinguish between a wand holder and a wizard. My pleasure lies in the building of a model and completing one to expectations is my satisfaction and enjoyment.