Top 5 Viewer FAQs - Wowstick, Sprue Goo, Pledge, Mr Hobby & Glue

In this video I go through the top five frequently asked viewer questions about the Wowstick, Sprue Goo, Pledge, Mr Hobby products and different polystyrene cements.

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Video Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:11 Wowstick
5:56 Sprue Goo
9:48 Pledge
10:39 Mr Hobby
12:52 Polystyrene Cement
18:19 Merry Christmas!
18:30 Like, Subscribe & Share

[MannsModelMoments]

Last Video before Christmas - I hope you all have a great holiday and look forward to seeing you in the New Year for the last part of the 1/24th Airfix Spitfire build!

[Ronno]

I watched a video a few days ago and the dude was dipping into some of this 'Sprue Goo' stuff without explaining what it was. Thinking I should buy a bottle of, I come across numerous ecsplinations of how to MAKE! Sproo Goo and I was baffled at first but this video made it all so clear - what modern kit builder DOESN'T have dozens of tiny tubes of liquid cement laying around from their stashes of starter kits etc? I've got a tube of big name brand Filler anyway but never twigged that I could use masking tape so I could neatly fill in the gaps in model kits 'twixt wing and feusalage!!!! Great video, thank u.!

[ryokolynn]

The 'Sprue Goo' is something which i did not know about, glad to learn something new...Thanks !

[jaymorris]

Pretty good copies of wow stick under £10 on eBay now, just saying. Great channel. Subbed.

[xmperformace]

Cement....
Well, sort of right, and not.
The Tamiya extra thin, is only to be used when you have two surfaces that fit's really god together, then you hold the parts together, then add a dab to the near non existing seamline, wait a second or two, gentle squeeze the parts together, and a small line will form, where the plastic ooze out. Job done, it's a solid piece.
Always use the cement, where it's suppose to be used, always keep different types.
And actually, Tamiaya Extra thin is the exact same you find in Tamiya Thinner X20-A. Just at a much bigger volume and a smaller price.
They both works miracles when turned into Sprue Goo. 🙂

[sergiovasconcellosocriativo]

Merry Christmas to you and your family! God bless you!

[thekornwulf]

Regarding a Pledge replacement, I've always had good luck with Future Premium Floor Finish, also by S.C. Johnson

[Loneman_OG]

Excellent video, thanks. 👍

I've had my Wowstick screwdriver for a few years now, and it's the best tool I've purchased (in the price range), especially as it's much easier to use with slightly arthritic hands.
I have a mini, Dremel-type chuck on a hex shaft that fits into an adaptor so that it fits in the Wowstick, and it's great for drilling using small bits.

As you say with yours, it's easy to control with its low speed & high torque (for its size), and the chuck means I can change bits in seconds and requires no other tools.

I also have a small, 18V, variable-speed multitool around 25mmØ that does most of the grunt work, and of course, the obligatory Dremel 3000 & flex for when it's _srs bizniz_ time. 😄

One question for you. I go through a fair bit of cyanoacrylate on various projects, and I've tried to find the perfect precision applicator; I've used the disposable, stretched/pulled tips, also small, 10ml bottles with needle caps, and syringes with blunt needles, and _every single one_ has been a nightmare for blockages, even when capped!
I see you using your Contact Pro with the needle; I know they're different adhesives, but do you have any experience using superglue with a cannula, or do you have any suggestions to solve the clogging problem? I'm getting really tired of using, what I call, the "puddle & pin" method. 🤦‍♂😆

[theaussienurseflipper.]

Here in Australia I can't find pledge. But in hardware shop see Long Life Self Shining Floor Polish in yellow bottle. I use to be a cleaner years ago and we strip and seal vinyl floors. It looks milky but dry clear. Some brands would polish like glass. U be able to get it from a cleaning supply company. Or if you have a friend who's cleaner, might be able give U a cup full to try cheers Graham

[simonleib]

Sold on the wowstick, looks like a great item to have. Getting hold of the pledge is very difficult! Can you suggest an alterntive? Totally agree tamiya extra thin is just amazing stuff. And having tried a number of different brands the revell precision seems to be the best.

[turbacon]

Hey Alex i tryed to make some of your sprue goo. The sprue desolved good in the Glue but a week after applying on the model it is not hard enougth to sand propperly and the goo is not holding on so good on the sureface. Do you have some advice for me?

[julianmhall]

16.6K subscribers (Jan 2024) Congrats Alex! 1K in a year :)

[swdw]

Hace seen this recommended as a substitute for Pledge revive it. Haven't tried it for decal use yet- Quick Shine Multi-Surface Floor Finish

[SteveT-]

Ohh, I so wish I'd watched this before I tried to fill some gaps with the crappy Humbrol filler haha! I'm going to make some sprue goo now, thank you.

[julianmhall]

Alex, you mentioned the good range of Wowstick drill bits, but not what the sizes actually are? As manufacturers tend to specify an exact it would be helpful to know what size bits the Wowstick supplies.

Re Sprue goo. Is there any difference - aside from price - in the type of glue used? For example Tamiya Extra Thin would, I thought, fill gaps better. Also storage - how long is it useable? Does it dry out like some paints do?

[bionicgeekgrrl]

With regards the tamiya glue, supposedly the airbrush thinner is very similar stuff, but much better value and the difference is in the percentages of the solvents, which is only a couple of % different. Mini painters have been saying it works just as well, though I don't have any to try currently.

However, I have tended to favour ema's plastic weld over the tamiya product, you don't get a little brush, but the bottle is much bigger. However, the same stuff can be bought in bulk if you know the right solvent, which in this case is MEK.

[PhilipGartrell]

Currently trying Holloway House Liquid High Gloss Floor Polish as a replacement to Pledge Revive. Have used it once with good results. Goes on a bit milky but dries to a clear finish.

[JeffDonahueScaleModeling]

Hi Mann's, New subscriber here. I heard about you from Jason at Modelkit Stuff. This was a great video. I have seen the Wowstick type screwdrivers, but was not aware of the drill. I will definitely be adding one to my shopping list. Thanks for all the useful tips. Have a great day. Jeff

[ramtin-s]

Awesome video..shame that they discontinued pledge floor gloss

[burningphoneix]

Have you tried Tamiya Cement (The White Top regular version, not the extra thin)? I hear many people prefer it to Revell Contacta as its of similar thickness but still comes with a brush applicator.