Gator Glue

I've bought Gator Glue from him and got it promptly. The formulation in that first bottle was off, and he sent me a new bottle well within a week.

Did you contact him via his web page or via email? I had trouble with his contact form on the web page, but got an immediate response via email.

He also posts a lot on

Frank

Is this the same "Gator Glue" I find at my local hardware store?

No ....... this stuff was formulated for superior attachment of Photo Etch Parts

It works at attaching PE parts... but it's no CA! Despite what some reviews may have said (but never claimed by the manufacturer) the "stick" isn't instant and it takes a while to hold strongly. After that, it;'s a pretty strong, flexible hold. I don't know how good it would be at attaching a long length of springy brass railing; you would have to apply, wait for it to get tacky, position the railing, wait for it to hold and repeat.

I've used it to hold down PE grills on a tank and it worked great for that. Where it really excels is in tow areas that aren't even mentioned in reviews (that are mostly ship related): I used it to build up lengths of individual track links. It's fantastic for that, because you can wrap the track length around a drive wheel and it'll have just enough give.

I've also used it to make clear headlights. This is a headlight from an M113 kit. The interior was lined with BMF, then a drop of Gator Glue for the lens:

http://149.142.139.138/web/Images/E10/080325A.JPG The results were clearer than with just white glue and there was much less shrinkage the lens is still slightly convex.

Frank

on 5/20/2008 7:24 AM Richard Goldsberry said the following:

Are you confusing it with Gorilla Glue?

Gator - Gorilla, what's the difference...

on 5/20/2008 4:46 PM Richard Goldsberry said the following:

You won't find a gorilla in the Florida wetlands.

willshak wrote: : : You won't find a gorilla in the Florida wetlands. : Well, you might, but between the gators and the constrictors, it won't last long.

Bruce