Is Balsaloc PVA Glue In Disguise ?

[Jason Griffiths]

I need to buy some Balsaloc, so i did a search on the internet to find who sells it and it brought up that PVA glue is the same thing so just thought i would get peoples thoughts is it

[David Jones]

Hi Jason, I don't know for sure if Balsaloc is PVA, but I've used PVA diluted with water to the same consistancy as Balsaloc and found that it works exactly the same, apart from it needs a little longer to go touch dry. Dave Jones.

[Jason Griffiths]

Hello Dave,

Thanks for getting back on this, i may give it a go then and see how i get on

[David Whiteley]

There is a thread discussing this on another forum.
http://www.rcmf.co.uk/4um/index.php?topic=42055.0

[Jason Griffiths]

Hello Dave,

Yes i think that was the thread i read, but there seems to be mixed opinions ... well that's what the dicussion areas are about i was just double checking

[Alan Cantwell 1131]

Used thinned don PVA ever since i said, HOW MUCH

[Jason Griffiths]

Yeh when i see the price i thought the same

[Dave Hayfield]

I had the same thought about Balsaloc years ago and have used thinned pva ever since with excellent results and since it is going to be thinned buy B&Q (other stores are available) own brand, it's a lot cheaper. On the same topic I'm sure that Unibond is thinned pva that painters and decorators use.

[Jason Griffiths]

Afternoon All,

I have to say i have now used PVA thinned out on the scale glider and it seems to be fine and the wings are covered now, just the rest to go