Plastic cement vs. Rubber cement

Question

Are plastic cement and rubber cement the same thing, or are they different? I want to know 'cause I am building a model rocket and it says to use plastic cement, but I don't have any. Or would just plain white glue work?

Answer 1

no they are completely different.  Rubber cement is used mostly to glue flexible materials like rubber / leather and things like that.

Plastic cement is clear and hardens completely.  It works by melting the plastic chemically and hardening.  If you rocket is plastic, use plastic cement.  It is available at hobby stores.. walmart ./ target etc.

super instant glue might also work.. but the bond is not as strong.

plain white glue might work if you are gluing paper/wood..but not so good for plastic.

have fun