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New here so forgive me asking.

Got a Grand Hauler for Yule and in the instructions, it says to use synthetic rubber cement, but I've googled and can't find it anywhere. So, what is the best alternative?

Thanks.

Welcome on tamiyabase. The best glue for rubber tires is the cyanoacrilate. Cyanolite, superglue3 or other brand. Use only 4 small bubbles on each side of tires. That's enough.

Hi, and welcome to TamiyaBase!
As far as I can see, the "synthetic rubber cement" is to be used when attaching the two exhaust tips to the muffler covers (step 59) ?
I assume the muffler covers are metal, or at least not plastic as the tips.
Also, it looks like "synthetic rubber cement" is a special Tamiya term, and no one makes it

For this case I would recommend using epoxy glue (2 compound). Probably overkill, but will do. Araldite is on brand.

-Lars

stingray-63 wrote:

Welcome on tamiyabase. The best glue for rubber tires is the cyanoacrilate. Cyanolite, superglue3 or other brand. Use only 4 small bubbles on each side of tires. That's enough.

You are right, Flo, but the synthetic rubber cement is not intended for the tyres.

Oops. Thanks Lars.

Maybe the synthetic rubber glue is neopren???? But for metal and plastic not sure........

larbut wrote:

For this case I would recommend using epoxy glue (2 compound). Probably overkill, but will do. Araldite is on brand.

-Lars

Thanks. I know toolstation here stocks araldite, so I'll get that.

In think cement is a wrong translation, it all makes more sense if written synthetic rubber adhesive.

Oops it actually exists
en.m.wikipedia....ber_cement

waterbok wrote:

Oops it actually exists
en.m.wikipedia....ber_cement

Not sure on its uses for modelling after reading this tho WB

Usage:
Rubber cement is favored in art applications where easy and damage-free removal of adhesive is desired. For example, rubber cement is used as the marking fluid in erasable pens.

Because rubber cements are designed to peel easily or rub off without damaging the paper or leaving any trace of adhesive behind, they are ideal for use in paste-up work where excess cement might need to be removed. It also does not become brittle as paste does. Older formula rubber cements are not considered an archivally sound adhesive because of their low pH value (acidic) and will cause deterioration of photographs and papers over time. Newer formulas of rubber cement such as Elmer's 'No-Wrinkle' are acid-free and considered "photo safe"