Archive for the ‘models’ Category

Amazing Mini-Kites!

August 18th, 2010

[Photo Credit:  Webb Taylor]

These amazing miniature kites are replicas of exotic Oriental art used on kites, and measure no larger than 6 inches!  The craftsman wrote in to tell us his story about how he uses our product, Fix-All adhesive, to construct these treasures.  Here’s what Webb Taylor told us about these gorgeous works of art:

“I am a retired aero-space engineer and have taken up the hobby of making miniatures of oriental kites.  My daughter is rather artistic and she replicates the exotic paintings which the Oriental artists put on their kites.  I have made about 100 miniatures (no larger than 6″) and have used your adhesive for all of them.  I obtain the glue at Dollar Tree.  The glue is fantastic for these kites; I have had some crash on the concrete sidewalk, the side of the house and into a telephone pole–and not one glue joint broke!  When constructing a kite I use an ample supply on a joint and during the final trimming and sanding of the structure I clean each joint till the adhesive is almost removed.  This takes place after several hours of curing the joint.  Thanks for such a great product.”

Check out all of the joints, involved in making these miniature kites, where Webb uses The Original Super Glue(R) – Amazing!:

[Photo Credit:  Webb Taylor]

Thank you, Webb, for sharing your story with us so that we can share it  here with our readers!  We are impressed with your engineering talents (and your daughter’s art work) and we’re thrilled to hear our product is measuring up to your high standards!

How Do You Use Super Glue?

July 21st, 2010

We  love hearing from consumers of our products.  Many people write in and tell us their stories about how they use Super Glue Corporation products.  This information is very important to us.  We track this valuable information and use it in our research and development process.

We are particularly impressed that our loyal customers are so honest and forthcoming with their tips … we also like that satisfied consumers tend to spread the great news about our products … we know that word of mouth advertising is the very best thing in the world and we appreciate every bit we get!   Here’s some of the interesting feedback we recently received:

1.  N.Y. states:  “I use it on my models, cars and trucks where the model glue won’t work, your stuff does awesome wonders …”

2. R.B.N. states:  “Super Glue Folks, Never in my life have I used a product as useful as this.  The gel is easy to use and most important, it can be used for several applications.  It is the best money spent in a long time.  Great product.”

3.  D.N. writing about Bondini Gel states:  “I use it to put the cue tips on my cue sticks.  It works great … some people said that it wouldn’t work and the tips would come off -Not$!!!!!!”

4.  A.P.  states:  “I have dreadlox that are about 2 feet long in the longest places and sometimes they break for various reasons.  Anyway I have been using your product specifically, because [competitor's] doesn’t last.  I’ve used super glue to mend or re-attach my lox when they break or fallout, and its the only thing I trust.  I’ve been growing my hair for 9 years, so I’m glad to have such a perfect product to trust … thank you Super Glue, the Dreadlox’s friend.”

5.  M.L.D. writing about the Accutool states:  “The best thing I like about your Super Glue Accutool is that it’s the only product of it’s kind that I can use repeatedly with confidence that it won’t be glued to itself.  Every time I’ve used it, the lid comes off easily, and it dispenses the glue just like it did the first time I used it.  Thank you very much for saving me a lot of frustration.”

6.  T.D.G. states:  “I am one of the rosary makers at Santa Tersita in Buena Vista, Duarte, CA. … I am one of the two who do the knot/cord rosary.  I have tried all types of glue to harden or firm the cord/knot crucifix in the rosary … I was about to give up making the knot/cord rosaries … a clerk … advised me to try the 2 pack super glue #19108 … I did one cord rosary & tried the glue in the cord crucifix and I couldn’t believe it.  It not only hardens/firms the cord/knot crucifix, but it was very clean & clear.  Since then I & the other knot/cord rosary makers are buying the 2 pack #19108 super glue.”

7.  J.C. states:  “I always buy your product and use it for the application of my artificial nails.  It comes out very easily.  I like the size of the bottle (easy to carry in my purse or pocket).  I would recommend it to my friends.”

8.  J.J. states:  “This may not sound like much but the passenger side door mirror on my grandmas car kept getting broken off from her backing out of the garage.  We had tried new complete mirrors, then epoxy, then wired it on which she couldn’t stand.  Then just to see if it would work I took the old mirror and used super glue to bond it back on to the door and after about 5-10 minutes I let go and it held.  The great part of this is after trying those other options and she kept hitting the garage door frame the super glue held and is still holding and has been hit four times that I know of that she has told us.  I am the only person doing these repairs so I am very happy with the outcome, and my grandmother needs the mirror on as she’s 87 years old.  Thank You I have told everyone.”

9.  S.C. states:  “When I graduated college in 1970, I was given a money clip with a sold silver coin-shaped ingot on it as decoration.  I have carried it since.  About 5 years ago the ingot came off of the clip, due to the rivet keeping the ingot bezel on the clip breaking after so long.  I used Super Glue to re-attach the ingot and have carried the clip since.”

10. J.S. writing about Vinyl/Leather Mender“When I have cuts in leather jackets and car seats or booths I use it to mend and then fill in with Pro 2, another product, and then I dye the leather.”

This is just a small sampling of the feedback … we’ll share more next time. We would love to hear from you!  Share your stories, about how you use Super Glue Corporation’s products and you may win some free product samples.

Mini Hovercraft Idea = FUN!

April 19th, 2010

We think this is one of the most clever ideas we’ve seen this year, for sure!

Check out the video below to see how to make a mini hovercraft using an old cd, a water bottle cap, super glue, and balloons!  Reuse, Recycle and Repurpose … Love it!  Happy Earth Day 2010!!

Balsa Wood Super Glue Bridge Project – Challenge For Students

March 15th, 2010

balsa-bridge-2[Photo Credit:  Green Hobby Model]

Here’s a fun, competitive, project idea for creative engineer students of almost any age.

The challenge:  Create the best (weight-bearing) engineered bridge, of any group, using:

- (20) 2 foot long pieces of balsa wood
- Super Glue*
- Cutting Knives*

*adult supervision required

The competition can be structured a variety of ways, but it is most fun when students are divided into teams, with two to four students on each team. The collaborative, synergy of the group often produces the best results.

Schools can add to the excitement by making sure the event is covered in the local newspaper like Gulf Shores Middle School did in this article.

Every year there is a Technology Student Association competition in the county. Each school brings three teams of two students to the competition which is about structural engineering. They get to use 20 pieces of two-foot balsa wood, a cutting blade, and Super Glue, to create a bridge design no bigger than eight inches long and three inches wide. They also have to put it together in only two hours. After all the projects are done the judges have to test them to see if they are eligible. The judges test the projects by using a bridge tester which will pull down the bridge to see how much weight it can hold.”

There is no better way of learning than by doing!! We applaud schools, and clubs, that offer students challenging, hands-on projects like these to help teach complex concepts!

Send us some pictures of how you used Super Glue Corporation products to construct your balsa wood bridge (be sure to detail how the bridge held up to the weight and which super glue product worked best for you) and you may win some sample products!

RC Modelers Use Threadlockers To Reinforce Screws, Nuts, and Bolts

February 24th, 2010

Plane Threadlockers

[PHOTO CREDIT:  RC Universe Greg Covey article]

Threadlockers are very helpful anaerobic adhesives.  They come in a wide range of strengths, and varieties that work best on specific substrates (non-metal, plastic, and metal), but the most common are blue (removeable) and red (permanent) threadlockers. 

Threadlockers are very handy.  They prevent threaded metal fasteners, nuts, bolts, and screws from loosening.  It only takes a second to squeeze a drop of threadlocker into any screw, nut or bolt and the reinforcement it provides is incredible.  Nothing is more frustrating than when fasteners are the cause of breaks and lost parts.  Using threadlockers is a great, simple, preventative measure that really pays off in the end.

Check out this article by Greg Covey, in RC Universe.  He uses Pacer Technology’s product Pacer Z-42 several different times to keep nuts, bolts, and screws locked in place while building this awesome Filton Inspire Mini!

RC Scale Model Building Provides History Lesson and Fun

January 18th, 2010

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[Photo Credit:  Great Planes Super Stearman ARF]

World recognized scale builder, Dick Pettit, details every step involved with building this Radio Control (RC) scale model Super Stearman in his article.  It’s incredible the patience, time and attention to detail involved with building these RC scale models, but you will recognize it as a labor of love when you go to the site.

The original Stearman training planes were built between 1933 and 1945 serving the Navy and Army during World War II and later.  According to Pettit’s article and Aviation Enthusiast Corner,  “Many still fly today as prized antiques.”

To construct the airplane, Pettit started with the Great Planes Super Stearman ARF kit. 

Pettit says these additional items were needed for completion:

  • 2-stroke or 4-stroke .91-1.20 cu in (15-19.5cc) engine,
  • Prop
  • Fuel Tubing
  • Basic Hand Tools
  • Adhesives (Pacer and Zap adhesive products were used)
  • 4-channel radio w/5-7 servos, standard (do not need “quarter scale” servos)

We are amazed by the hours spent constructing and flying these planes and the attention to detail these enthusiastic hobbyists employ.  What a great way to learn about and preserve history while having fun, too!

Satellites made from Moon Dust, Carbon Nanotubes and Epoxy

January 12th, 2010

dn14066-1_250[PHOTO CREDIT:  NewScientist Heather Chen Illustration]

According to NewScientist in an article entitled “Giant Telescopes Could Be Built From Moon Dust” by Kimm Groshong, scientists are experimenting with making a concrete-like substance, using Carbon Nanotubes, Epoxy, and crushed rock-like material similar to moon dust to build satellites that could be placed on the moon.  According to the article the testing has begun, led by NASA’s, Peter Chen.   ”Using the mixture, they built a 30-centimetre disc.  They they added more liquid epoxy to its surface and spun it, coating it with aluminum in a vacuum.  They believe the process could be scaled up to produce 20 to 50-metre-wide telescopes on the moon.”  This would save shuttles and rockets from having to transport these satellites to and from the moon.

The process is still quite cumbersome and costly.  “To make a 2.4 metre mirror like Hubble’s, Chen estimates the recipe would call for about 600 kilograms (1300 pounds) of Moon dust, 60 kg (130 pounds) of epoxy, 6 kg (13 pounds) of carbon nanotubes and less than a gram of aluminum.”

But the uses of this special concrete are limitless, according to the article, “the technique could also be used to build other structures on the Moon, including reflectors for an array of solar panels, as well as habitats, or igloos for astronauts …”

Apparently, the moon is an excellent location for research.  Astronomers, like Yervant Terzian of Cornell University, “dream of the viewing opportunities such large telescopes on the moon would offer.”  The lack of atmosphere on the moon makes it an excellent place to study the sky clearly “at optical wavelengths” and because the backside of the moon never sees the Earth there is no manmade radio interference making it ideal for radio astronomy research.

Fascinating stuff, but not out of reach as we enter the new decade Twenty Twenty!

Extreme Gift Idea May Launch Passionate New Hobby!

December 15th, 2009

FTE_TG_2010_Web_ad [Photo Credit: Frank Tiano Enterprises]

Looking for an extreme gift idea for your creative engineer this holiday season? How about this? Wrap up a radio control, scale, model airplane kit for your loved one (age 10 – 100) to design, construct, and fine-tune during the cold, winter months. Include an airplane ticket or two, with accomodations, to the Top Gun “Invitation Only” competition in sunny Lakeland, Florida April 28 – May 2, 2010.  There you, and your lucky gift recipient, will witness the best in class in model aviation.

You actually forget you’re watching radio controlled models as custom-designed, precise, reduced-to-scale, model aircraft perform maneuvers, loops, fly-bys and more; taking off and landing on an actual landing strip.  Judges, who are experts in the field, determine the category winners and ultimately award the biggest prize to the “Top Gun” of the year. It is an amazing event and Pacer Technology, maker of Zap adhesives, has been a proud sponsor of the event since its inception. For more information on this exciting event visit Frank Tiano Enterprises . We know their team of experts can set you up with an exciting adventure filled gift/hobby in time for the holidays!

To get an idea of what kind of interest your extreme gift might spark check out this video from last year’s event:

Great Holiday “Good Deed” Project Ideas!

November 30th, 2009

Super Good Deed Cars Img1314 Awhile ago teacher, Robert Hazard, from Kennedy High School in Granada Hills, California sent us these super pictures. Robert’s Industrial Arts Classes made these amazing wooden cars and trucks using The Original Super Glue epoxies, wood and some hard labor! The class then donated the wooden toys to disadvantaged children in the Los Angeles area. We thought this was a super idea! Our hats are off to Robert Hazard and his students for their holiday spirit!!Super Good Deed Trucks Img1313

Fun With Balsa and Glue!

November 9th, 2009

Balsa Glider

[Credits:  Popular Mechanics, Ben Hewitt, Jeff Mermelstein and Dogo]

Hi-Tech is great and we know how much young people love to play video games, but once in awhile it pays to go back to some good old fashioned creativity for fun.  We saw this great idea for making balsa wood gliders and thought we’d share it with our readers. 

Here’s all you need according to the Popular Mechanics article:

1.)   1/16 – 3/32 in. Balsa Sheets and Fuselage (balsa or pine rot)

2.)  Wood Glue or Super Glue (depending on the set time you require)

3.)  Sand Paper for fine tuning your wings

What about preparing a kit with the items above as a gift for your child or grandchild this holiday season? … Toss in a couple of hours of your precious time to help construct the glider and find a park or vacant lot where you can fly it together … now THAT’S special and fun, too!

finished glider

[Photo Credit: Jeff Mermelstein]