I've tried loads of different branded super glues, ranging from cheap to expensive. However, I've never found a real unbreakable bond or something with a high strength that also sets fast. After pouring through reviews online for multiple brands I discovered Gale Force N Hobby Glue.
Cost
At £4.00 a bottle its far cheaper than what you’ll find in a standard high street shop for quality glue. You also get over 28g which is far more than you can expect from most other bottles. For comparison Games Workshop charges £4.30 for its Thick Super Glue, a similar price but for only 5g, five times less than GF9.
Quality
This is by far the best glue I've used so far. It bonds so well that when applied correctly I no longer consider the join a weakness. When trying to prise my models from their bases using this glue, the feet were stuck to the plastic so tight that even when using a knife to score along the join the base still ripped apart, parts still attached to the feet rather than the glue giving way. In my books you can’t get much better than that, the bond being stronger than the plastic itself.
Surfaces
I've found this works on any surface I've used, from metal, plastic, cork and resin. I even use it now for household repairs!
Availability
Many hobby stores sell this online in the UK and the US. It shouldn't be too hard to get a hold of.
Ease of use
So far after a year of use I've not had to deal with any blockages, which always seems to happen with other glues. The bottle also never needs squeezing and comes out at a reasonable speed, which again can be frustrating sometimes with other bottles.
Conclusion
So do I have any complaints? So far my only negative comment is that it has a rather large nozzle, meaning you can’t be very precise for small pieces. However, with many super glues you get free precision nozzles with them (you can get several free with super glue at Poundland). If you can find one, this issue pretty much vanishes.
Overall I have to say it's the best glue I think I've ever used, not just because of the strength, but due to never having to unblock it or squeeze it hard to get any out. All in all a must-buy for anyone in the hobby!
