Adhesive bonding has become one of the most important joining methods today. It is no longer primarily used for repairs but is the preferred choice for many applications – both private and industrial – for joining different components. Especially in model making, bonding has become indispensable, often for materials that not so long ago were considered impossible to bond. In this book, the author shows which adhesives are available and what they can be used for. He shows what to consider and gives tips on how to carry out a bonding successfully. It also explains what happens if you use an adhesive that is unsuitable for a material. After reading this book, you will have a better overview of the "adhesive jungle" and know what to bond and how. From the content: • Types of adhesives • Keyword: Tensile strength • Safety instructions • Classic universal adhesives • All plastic or what? • Special adhesives for model-making plastics • Superglue • Two-component glue • All wood • Hot glue • Screw locking varnishes • Plastic bonding practice • Reaction to foam • Bonding foam • Working with two-component adhesives • Two-component adhesive Part II • Bonding with the hot glue gun • Gluing wood • Removing adhesive residues • Durability of adhesives • Choosing the right adhesive • Activators • When the Super Gau occurs • Tips and tricks for bonding