Need help gluing foam board

[billn53]

I am using blue, high-density foam board to create a base for my current project (see post #20 of my WIP, here: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235039696-pegasus-nautilus-1144/ ). I chose this material as I understand it is often used for simulating waves for model ship bases.

 

My question is this: What is a good product for gluing foam board to other materials (e.g., wood)? I was led to believe that rubber (contact) cement would work, but when I tried using that my foam began to dissolve away:

 

 

 

Thanks!

 

Edited July 4, 2018 by billn53

[Dads203]

Try PVA fella, it won’t melt the foam, won’t cure very fast but it should work. 

[Troy Smith]

Try high grade wood work PVA, I use this

 

https://www.axminster.co.uk/wudcare-5-minute-pva-301356

 

Great for canopies too.

 

PS sorry, just noticed you are in the USA,  but I'm sure there are similar products, try a hardware store, or a lumber yard.

 

 

 

[billn53]

Thanks Dads & Troy. I guess it's off to the store tomorrow for some PVA. Hopefully I'll be able to disassemble my current mess without too much difficulty. 

Bill

[longshanks]

I agree PVA wood glue is the one to go for. If you can get the water resistant type.

 

A tip for working with foam board. If you paint or PVA on one side do the other side. If you don't it will bend like a banana

 

Kev

[billn53]

Thanks to everyone for your help! The PVA wood glue worked like a champ.  Here's my base (not yet finished), rescued from disaster:

 

🙂