A breakthrough in the bonding of foam components for use in models and crafts has been achieved by Pacer Technology with the introduction of its Z-FOAM PRIMER®

Z-FP® has a wide variety of uses for the hobby and crafts enthusiast. For wing sheeting of foam cores, first spray the foam core completely with Z-FP®, allowing 5-10 seconds for the excess adhesive to evaporate. Apply Pacer's ZAP-A-GAP/CA+® to sheeting surface, then mate sheeting accurately to the core and hold firmly for 10-15 seconds.

To bond foam wing halves together, first spray both foam wing ends with Z-FP® and wait 5-10 seconds. Apply ZAP-A- GAP/CA+ ® or SLO-ZAP/CA- to one surface, and mate the pieces quickly and accurately. An alternative is to bond a 3/16-1/4 in. sheet balsa to one wing half using the same procedure as for wing sheeting, repeating to join the halves. Then shape the center balsa stiffener to a final contour. To make moldings, shapes and cowls, first shape the foam block to its final desired dimensions. Bond balsa to the foam form using Z-FP® and ZAP-A- GAP/CA+ ®, then sand and contour the balsa surface. Rinse the inside of the mold with automobile gasoline to dissolve and remove the foam; allow to dry thoroughly and add bracing.

It's easy to make scenery, mountains, dioramas, etc. by using S-FP® and ZAP-A-GAP/CA+ ® to bond foam building blocks. For shrubs and trees, use the tree base to poke a hole into the foam surface. Spray the hole area with Z-FP~, then apply ZAP-A- GAP/CA+ ® to the tree trunk and 'plant' the tree.

Z-FP® is ideal for the bonding of foam to be used as railroad bed and for adding flotation foam ballast to radio controlled boat and ship models.

When using open-cell craft foam, spray foam surfaces with Z-FP® in combination with ZAP-A-GAP/CA+ ®. For fillet forming; 1.) First spray the foam joint area with Z-FP®, then 2.) apply a bead of SLO-ZAP/CA-®, and 3.) re-spray with Z-FP® Pacer's new Z-FP® is available in a 2 fluid oz. bottle with pump sprayer for $4.98 from fine hobby and craft stores throughout the U.S.