Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / August 2008

I did some testing with wooden dowels and Styrofoam coffee
cups and the winner is LOCTITE Power Grab FOAMBOARD
CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE. This costs about $5.50 at Lowes for a
10.1 ounce tube designed for the small caulk guns. It has a
resealable cap.

(1) The bond is much stronger than any other adhesive
tested, gently pulling the 1/4 inch wooden towel glued to
the top of the coffee cups   at its best leverage angle
always ripped the cup, the bond never broke.

(2) It was much lighter than any of the other glues, it has
a consistency of foam itself, it is about as heavy as
shaving foam.

(3) It is amazingly easy to work with, I only needed a
single piece of 3/4 inch tape to clamp down the one spot
most needing to be clamped, the glue itself holds the pieces
firmly together. A wet paper dowel can easily remove every
trace of excess.

(4) It seems to wash off with water, at least before it
dries.