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| Stabilit Express - Two part Resin
Waterproof: Yes
Gap Filling: Yes
Bonds: S
Incompatibilities:
Polyethylene,
polypropylene, Teflon [PTFE], soft PVC and polyamides.
Cure
Time (Initial/Full): 20/60 minutes
Available
From: Hobby Lobby and Westbourne
Modeling Centre
This two part resin is a superior glue for bonding just about anything
and for gap filling. It is some what expensive but it's the best
general application glue I have found so far. It is waterproof and
strong. Curing time is about 30 minutes although I would advise
waiting 24 hours before getting the glue wet. The color of the glue
when set is similar to caramel or coffee with cream. I do not know
what the shelf life is as I tend to use a tube within 3 month. I
highly recommend this product!
The glue is a product of Germany and hence the instructions are in
German. A translation of the instructions are provided on the right. |
Instructions for use:
Properties:
High strength up to 25N/mm sq. (= 250 kp/cm sq.) after approx. 1 hour.
Fast setting, strength after approx. 20 minutes at room temperature is up
to 15 N/mm sq. (= 150 kp/cm sq.). Gap filling capabilities, equals
differences in material surfaces. The bonding is resistant for a
temperature range of -20° C to +80° C. Highly resistant against water,
fuel and fuel mixtures, oil, grease, thinned acids and thinned bases.
Use range: Pattex Stabilit Express is a fast hardening two-component glue
that can be used to level material surface differences. Usable for bonding
stone, plastics, ceramics, wood, metal and more. Not suitable for
polyethylene, polypropylene, Teflon [PTFE], soft PVC and polyamides.
Directions for use:
The surfaces to bond must be clean, dry and degreased (if necessary,
cleaned with Acetone or similar). To enhance the bonding of Metal and
plastics, the surfaces should be rough. Put the appropriate amount of
hardener (powder) in the depressions (1 spoon measure in the small, 3
measures in the medium or 5 measures in the big) and fill the mixing bowl
flush with the resin from the tube. Mix with the pointed end of the
spatula until an even mixture is achieved. Apply this glue thinly and
evenly to the contact area of both parts you want to bond together. Attach
both parts and clamp until the initial bond strength is reached (approx.
20 minutes), using tape or a clamp. The mixed amount of resin and hardener
should be used within 10 minutes. Residues can easily be removed from the
mixing bowl after the glue is fully set (apply pressure from the bottom of
the bowl).
Store the product in a cool place. Product may be frozen for storage.
Avoid storing temperatures above 30°C.
Attention! Must not be handled by children! |
| T-88 - Structural Adhesive
Waterproof: Yes
Gap Filling: ?
Bonds: Most clean
surfaces including wood, fiberglass, concrete, aluminum, steel and many
plastics.
Incompatibilities:
Tin, zinc or waxy thermoplastics such as polyethylene.
Cure
Time (Initial/Full): 6-8/24 hours
Available
From: System Three
Jerry
P. writes:
"I
see that you are doing some write-ups on adhesives. I have been using a
product called T-88. You can see the information on this adhesive by going
to http://www.systemthree.com/ and go to products. I've used this glue for
almost everything on my DK Models Type-VIIC. It seems to work well, but I
don't know if Pattex Stabilit Express is better or not."
I
have seen Jerry's Sub and it's a work of art.
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| Testors Cement for Wood Models
This is a very fast drying wood glue that also has decent bonding
strength. I use this glue for non load bearing wood to wood
joints. If the part is going to be stressed, then I use yellow wood
glue. Please note that the instructions state that both surfaces
should be coated with cement. I've found that this results in a
stronger bond. |
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Last Updated: 05/05/08
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