Hobby Glue

Hobby Glue – Model Adhesives, Epoxy Glue and Craft Glue:

Hobby glue is essential for assembling model kits, repairing miniature components and completing detailed craft projects. The Smartfox NZ collection includes ZAP adhesives, cyanoacrylate super glues, epoxy adhesives, plastic model cement, wood glue, silicone adhesives and specialist bonding accessories. With different setting times, consistencies and application methods, the range caters to model building, radio-controlled hobbies and general craft work.

Hobby Super Glue and Cyanoacrylate Adhesives:

The collection features ZAP cyanoacrylate (CA) adhesives, including ZAP CA Thin, ZAP-A-GAP, Poly-ZAP and Plasti-Zap formulations.

Thin CA adhesives are useful for close-fitting joints, while medium-viscosity products provide greater control when applying glue to small components.

ZAP-A-GAP comes in several sizes, including 7g brush-on, 28.3g and smaller individual tubes. Brush-on applicators offer an alternative to standard dispensing nozzles for detailed assembly work.

Epoxy Glue for Model Building:

For projects requiring a two-part adhesive, the collection includes fast-setting and longer-working-time epoxy glues.

Options include 90-second epoxy, five-minute epoxy, 30-minute epoxy and Z-Poxy in a 237ml pack. Five-minute epoxy gel and epoxy putty are also represented.

The different working times allow hobbyists to choose between quick assembly and applications requiring additional time to position components.

Plastic Model Cement and Specialist Glues:

For plastic model assembly, the range includes plastic model cement in a 29.5ml container, alongside specialist Plastic Fusion and Plasti-Zap adhesives.

Other options include canopy glue in 59ml, wood glue in 50ml, contact cement and ZAP Goo adhesive.

These formulations serve different bonding applications, making it important to match the adhesive to the materials being joined.

Hobby Glue Accessories and Mounting Products:

The collection extends beyond liquid adhesives to include foam mounting tape, pre-cut foam mounting squares, adhesive dots and reusable HandiTak.

Specialist accessories include flexible dispensing tips, ZAP caps, threadlock compounds, adhesive debonders and ZAP Kicker accelerators.

These products help with controlled application, mounting, fastening and adhesive removal.

Choosing the Right Hobby Glue:

Consider the materials, joint size, required working time and application method before selecting an adhesive.

Thin CA glue suits close-fitting joints, while thicker formulations offer greater placement control. Epoxy adhesives provide different working times, and model cement is intended for compatible plastic materials.

Check individual product specifications for material compatibility, curing times and application instructions. Adhesive removers and accelerators should also be matched to the appropriate glue formulation.

Choosing the correct hobby adhesive helps achieve cleaner assembly and more reliable bonds across model-making, miniature construction and craft projects.