modelcars87

I have more kits that are ruined than I actually completed. It's all part of the learning process (okay, this "X" messed this model job up so next time I won't do this and/or do this differently to make it better). All good and fun

Actually, don't really have any issues with those, though I have become more mindful of those and read the MSDS so I switched brands. In a way, this was a good thing. It gives me the opportunity to look into exactly what I am working with and I am able to take precautionary measures to protect myself (MSDS) before I before anything. And, I'm no longer doing damage to my body as a result of using glue. I saw the poison signs, and warning labels, but really I didn't think much of and I used the stuff for a while without any issues until one day I felt like I was going to collapse and die and was sent to the ER uncontrollably shaking unable to comprehend much of anything. On the opposite side, can't really use any of the stuff I was using that got me sick which stinks because the testors red tube was the best. It held everything together fine, it was quick, no waiting time or nothing.

Well, there is gundam figures/ snap kits that don't require glue that you can paint, but I still prefer model cars (don't get me wrong, the gundam/figure kits are a good alternative for me, so I do enjoy those. Also, I'm really into a lot of the star wars kits, and those are either snap or require a small amount of glue that non-toxic kinds can hold. but I really liked the model cars. Just wondering if there's any glue out there I can use that's safe. Fortunately for me, lucky to be alive so can't play around with the dices again by trying the glue again in different circumstances, so won't be able to use any of the toxic glues. Also it was the fumes that made me ill and sent me to the ER

I agree. I tried using the stuff and when I was building a kit, it just didn't stick. It took a really long time too. It was hard to use. I tried using weldbond, but it just didn't work either. Is there a safe epoxy out there?

I was recently hospitalized as I got sick from testors red tube glue (fumes) and spent some time in the ER and a nearly two month recovery (still am recovering a bit, though much better now than I was). Anyways, just wondering if there are any alternatives to the toxic glues? I've tried weldbond, but it doesn't really work too well. It seems all of the non toxic ones just don't really hold strong. I also tried the testors non-toxic but it doesn't hold as well either. I've been making sure to check the MSDS sheets for any glue, and most have some type of warning with them. Would there happen to be any safe alternatives out there? Is tacky glue any good for holding a model car together? Trying to use the toxic glues is not an option for me as I have pretty much been told by the doctors "stay away from them, and if you work at a job that uses them - quit and find a new job".