UHU – Precise adhesive strength for model making

UHU has been one of the best-known adhesive brands worldwide for decades and is indispensable in model making. Whether for wooden models, RC models, plastic kits, ship models or fine repairs: UHU offers the right adhesive solution for almost every material and every application. Here in the shop, you can purchase the most important UHU products directly, perfectly tailored to the needs of model makers.

Product groups & applications in model making

UHU Hart – The classic for wood & fine parts

UHU Hart is one of the most widely used adhesives in model making.

Advantages & applications in model making:

• Ideal for wooden model making, frames, strips, planks
• Fast drying, crystal clear
• Hard, vibration-resistant bond – perfect for model aircraft, model ships, architectural models
• Can be sanded, drilled and painted over
• Also suitable for paper, cardboard and many plastics

UHU Plast Special / Plast Adhesive – For plastic kits

The indispensable adhesive for model kits made of polystyrene and ABS.

Areas of application:

• RC car bodies (hard plastic)
• Plastic ship models
• Aircraft and military model making
• Fine adhesive seams thanks to thin cannula
• ‘Welds’ plastic parts for durable connections

UHU Instant Adhesive / Super Glue – For precise, quick fixes

Instant adhesive is a must-have for every model-making workshop.

Advantages:

• Extremely long-lasting bond
• Perfect for metal, plastic, wood, rubber and resin parts
• Ideal for small repairs, linkages, rudder horns, side walls, pylons
• Available in gel or liquid form – depending on the precision required

Particularly popular: UHU instant adhesive gel – does not run and is suitable for standing components or filigree structures.

UHU epoxy resin (UHU plus Endfest 300 / Schnellfest)

Epoxy resin adhesives are indispensable in technical model making.

Applications:

• High-load connections (e.g. motor mounts, servo holders, landing gear mechanics)
• Excellent adhesion to metal, wood, GRP, CFRP and ceramics
• Temperature and vibration resistant
• Endfest 300 for permanent, force-fit components
• Schnellfest for short-term repairs or quick assembly

Ideal for RC aeroplanes, model boats, crawlers and all areas where strength is crucial.

UHU All-Purpose Adhesive – The flexible companion for many materials

For quick jobs, repairs and universal applications.

Particularly suitable for:

• Flexible parts (rubber, soft plastics)
• Lightweight wood and paper joints
• Textiles in diorama construction
• Initial fixing before final bonding

Recommendation for model builders

UHU offers a versatile range of adhesives that covers almost every task in model making.

Recommendation for basic workshop equipment:

1. UHU Hart – wood, strips, frames, precision work
2. UHU Plast – for all plastic kits
3. UHU Sekundenkleber Gel – precise, fast, ideal for repairs
4. UHU plus Endfest 300 – for heavy-duty components
5. UHU Alleskleber – universal application

With this combination, you can reliably cover 95% of all model making applications.

Customer experiences

• ‘UHU Hart has been my standard adhesive for wooden models for years. It dries quickly, holds fantastically and is super easy to sand.’
• ‘I only use UHU Plast for my plastic model ships – the welded joint is extremely stable.’
• ‘Endfest 300 is perfect for motor mounts in RC aeroplanes. Withstands vibrations without any problems.’
• ‘UHU's instant adhesive gel is unbeatable in model making – especially for delicate parts.’

This feedback shows the high level of satisfaction model makers have with UHU quality – from beginners to professionals.