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Scale Need info on glue supplies for Balsa USA 1/3 scale Super Cub

Snoopy1

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@dhal22 has you covered on all glues. My personal favourite right now is gorilla white glue indoor and outdoor use good joint and sands well. And if you needs to wet the sheeting to bend it it does not let go when bending.
 

dhal22

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@dhal22 has you covered on all glues. My personal favourite right now is gorilla white glue indoor and outdoor use good joint and sands well. And if you needs to wet the sheeting to bend it it does not let go when bending.

The Gorilla wood glue is really a step above titebond. It has become my go-to bottle.
 
I just got my 1/3 scale Balsa USA SC kit today. This will be my first giant scale build and the 1st build for me in about 25 years. Is it best to go with Balsa USA house brand glue or should I consider a generic brand that may be just as good if not better and a lot cheaper? Also, Appx. how much do I need for the build of the thin / thick (1 ounce or 2 oz. bottles) and do I need the Q shot accelerator that they sell? In addition, do I need other glue related supplies? I know it is probably impossible to order everything I need in one order but I would like to get the bulk of the supplies up front if I could. Any info appreciated as I am ready to build. I'm 65 and racing the clock anyway!

Dave
For what its worth, I have been using Gorilla super glue, availlable everywhere and its the best I have used but it does take a few seconds to set
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