VMS Flexy 5K CA Photo Etch Slow VMS.CM06

VMS Flexy 5K Slow CA Glue for Photo-Etched Model Parts VMS Flexy 5K Slow CA Glue CM06 is a specialist cyanoacrylate adhesive developed for scale modelling tasks that require additional time to position and adjust components. This slower-curing version of VMS Flexy 5K is particularly suited to photo-etched Zimmerit sheets, metal panels, armour plating and other parts where accurate alignment is important. Standard cyanoacrylate adhesives can cure quickly, leaving little opportunity to reposition a component once it has been placed. Flexy 5K Slow provides a considerably longer working period, allowing modellers to make adjustments before the adhesive sets. It also retains the flexible bonding properties of the original Flexy 5K formulation, helping attached parts withstand handling and mechanical stress during subsequent assembly. Extended Open Time for Precise Positioning The main advantage of VMS Flexy 5K Slow is its extended open time, which VMS specifies as 500% of standard CA glue. This provides substantially more time to align components and make adjustments during assembly. The slower formulation is particularly useful when attaching larger photo-etched parts or components that require careful placement across a model surface. Typical applications include: Photo-etched Zimmerit sheets that require careful alignment. Metal panels that need positioning before the adhesive cures. Armour plating and other detailed model components. Polystyrene and metal parts that produce tension when joined. Having additional working time can make these assemblies easier to manage, particularly where several adjustments are needed to achieve the intended position. Flexible Bonds That Resist Breakage Like the original VMS Flexy 5K adhesive, the Slow version forms a bond that retains flexibility after curing. Conventional CA adhesives often create rigid, brittle joints that can fracture when delicate components are knocked or subjected to movement. The flexible bond of Flexy 5K is designed to withstand more stress, reducing the likelihood of attached details becoming detached during construction. This is particularly useful for photo-etched metal components and other vulnerable parts that may be handled repeatedly as a model progresses through assembly. Suitable for Polystyrene and Metal Components VMS Flexy 5K Slow can be used to join polystyrene and metal components, including assemblies where the joined parts create tension. The formulation is also less aggressive towards plastic than conventional cyanoacrylate adhesives and is easier to remove when necessary. This provides additional flexibility when working on demanding assemblies that may require adjustment. Supplied in a 20g dropper bottle, CM06 is intended for modelling applications where extended positioning time and a durable, flexible joint are important. Browse our photo-etched modelling accessories, explore our model glue range, or see more VMS modelling products.