Transparent glue BBR scale models

Any of the white water-based glues will work - here in the USA the most common one is Elmer's Glue-All and somewhere on one of the model-related sites I think that there is a list of what it is called in other countries. They dry clear and excess can be easily removed.
There is one hobby product that is made for making clear lenses that is often recommended for photo-etch parts and it is called Kristal Kleer by Microscale.

 

Most good hobby shops carry a glue that watch makers use to attach the watch crystals in the crown. It has slower curing time than "superglues" and it does not attack plastic or paint (will not fog up windows). It is very strong when dry. It is called G-S Hypo cement. Comes in small tubes with needle applicator that is very thin. It is not cheap, but hey, neither are BBR models .

 

Testors makes a Clear Parts Cement which has given me perfect results.

 

Clear lacquer works great on p/e and other small parts.

 

I would recommend Micro Kristal Klear for photo etching components that are not curved, like wipers, badges etc. The advantage of this is that you can apply it using a fine artists brush and if you get any where it shouldn't be remove it with a water soaked Q Tip. For window frames or springy curved etching BBR use a glue called 'Bison' that can be ordered from some model shops. It has an amber colour to it but dries clear.

Steve

 

Listen to the master!
If anyone knows.....its Steve!
BBR uses bisonkit which is available in any dutch hobby or hardwarestore.
It doesn't stain, is cheap, and residu can easily be removed without staining. Apply, wait a few moments and it sticks and holds perfectly!
Just practice in how to use and apply!
Kristal Klear is also recommendable!

Ordinaire bisonkit is de beste keus Tom!
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They have this stuff called Formula 560 thats alot like Kristal Klear only better and stronger. By PACER Technology's. And Steve does build some super nice models. I think Bison goes under a different
name in the USA, but I hear you can buy it at your local hardware stores in Holland. I used to get it from GPM.

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2009 model-photography contest and art show-Chicago April 25th 2009

 

Thanks for those nice comments chaps. I use all sorts of glues when building, but I think the ability to back track is a safe option for somebody who is inexperienced. In fact there is only one glue I would run a mile from even with the daily experience I have in 'glue', and that is super thin super glue. It is a disaster waiting to happen in my book because it is potentially so uncontrollable, especially around small scale details.

Steve