What type of glue should I use?

[PrairieKnight]

I picked up these three vehicles at my LHS. The forklifts are a combination of metal and plastic. What would be the best type of glue to assemble the forklifts? I am thinking super glue.

 

[santafewillie]

Super glue is what I use to fasten dissimilar materials.

 

[D&J RailRoad]

I would try the super glue too. If that doesn't doesn't work, drive a big nail through it.

 

[Selector]

Contact cement, Ambroid, two-part epoxy, gel CA, Gorilla Glue, even Parr Bond.

 

[PrairieKnight]

I appreciate the suggestions. Willie..... Super glue did the trick. However, it was a challenge assembling the flat bed truck. After prying my fingers apart a couple times as the three pieces of the model would not hold together... I read the instructions. This kit was made from "polyester". The wheels stuck just fine. But it took a while for the Super glue to hold for the cab, bed, and chassis to hold together. It is a Magnuson Models kit. I got these kits for a good price. But I do not think that I want to mess with a polyester kit again. I will follow D& J's advice if I ever get the urge to work with a kit like that again.

 

[Lack barry]

Yep! I just went thru the prying my fingers apart with Super Glue. It's really hard to do when your other hand is glued to the tube!

 

[Smudge617]

Yep! I just went thru the prying my fingers apart with Super Glue. It's really hard to do when your other hand is glued to the tube!

Been there, done that too

 

[D&J RailRoad]

I keep little pieces of tin foil at the work desk for gluing work. I'll put a drop of CA glue on the tin foil then use a jeweler screwdriver to dip in the glue and touch it to where I need it. Keeps the fingers free in case I decide to use the nail instead.