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1. The Savior of Multi-Material Bonding from TaiwanMXBON Cyanoacrylate Adhesive

Model Art Co., Ltd. has begun handling two types of instant adhesives from the hobby brand “MXBON,” brought to you by Taiwan’s leading adhesive manufacturer. To provide an early review, this magazine invited Mr. Tsubame Sekiya, who frequently contributes paper and brass kit modeling works, to share his unbiased user perspective!

2. Ingredients: Chemical reaction adhesive / Cyanoacrylate (70% or more)

  • Features: Low odor/Low blooming/Fast drying. Can be stored at room temperature when unopened
  • Materials that cannot be bonded: Polyethylene / Polypropylene / Silicone / PET resin / Styrofoam / Fabric / Not suitable for clothing repair

3. A low-odor adhesive ideal for precision work.

Its special body design and ultra-fine nozzle prevent excessive adhesive flow, allowing precise application of the required amount exactly where needed.

1. Adhesive Strength Test by Material   

High-Performance Standard Low-Odor & Low-Blooming Adhesive

2. Test method

We tested bonding strength using common materials in model making—brass, plastic sheets, and transparent plastic sheets—for both perpendicular (spot bonding) and flat bonding applications. The specific test conditions are as outlined to the right.

Materials Tested

Brass/Plastic sheet /Transparent plastic sheet 

3.Conditions

Brass: The bonding surface must be roughened (e.g., using #400 waterproof sandpaper). 

  → Without roughening, all combinations will result in detachment. 

Plastic sheets and transparent plastic sheets: The bonding surface must be cleaned with a neutral detergent to remove dirt and grease. 

– Adhesive strength was evaluated by applying manual peeling force (sensory evaluation), and any result rated as “△” or higher was deemed “usable.”

Evaluation Criteria

◎: Provides sufficient bonding strength (even point application is strong enough). 

○: Not suitable for structural parts but usable for other purposes (e.g., attaching etched parts to plastic materials). 

△: Detaches with weak force but can be used for areas that won’t be handled after assembly. 

×: Easily detaches, unsuitable for use. 

一: Not evaluated.

1. A hobby brand introduced by Taiwan’s top cyanoacrylate adhesive manufacturer, renowned for excellence in industries such as semiconductors and medical applications.

2. Cost-Effective, No Waste!

3. Specialized bottle design: Reduces blooming and ensures ease of use.

4. Applicator included: Enables precise application!

5.Versatile packaging: Can be cut and used as an instant tray!

The following excerpt is from Model Art Modeling Magazine, November 2024 issue, pages 72. This issue is available at bookstores and model shops throughout Japan, as well as through online mail-order sites. For more details, visit: Model Art Official Webshop

Stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll continue our topic about MXBON Cyanoacrylate Adhesive

Discover how MXBON can elevate your modeling projects and join the revolution in adhesive innovation.