For years, I used ordinary lacquer thinner when working with styrene, but several years ago, they changed the components of it, and while it's still useful as a paint thinner and brush cleaner, it is absolutely useless as a cement for styrene. Interestingly Faller also makes an "Expert" cement specifically for laser cut wood kits as well - same needle applicator but less prone to clogging it seems. The glue can be used to glue canopies of aircraft models or windscreens of car models without fear of them getting damaged. If you accidentally put the glue where you don’t want it, just wipe it off with a moistened q-tip. The glue is waterproof when cured. For example, a bit of isopropyl alcohol can be used to remove the cured glue. That glue is pretty much the same as the Revell/ GW/ModelMasters, just in a glass bottle. The brush is way too big IMHO, and is not the best applicator for small parts..

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As mentioned above, this glue would be ideal for those who are sensitive to the odor of standard model cement, or for younger modelers, with proper adult supervision. It is a definite improvement over the old non toxic cement of the past.Almost all plastic model kits require you to glue the parts of the kit together. The only exceptions are the snap-fit kits and even those can be glued to achieve a much better overall look. They are the best types of cements for plastics. I've been using them for 19 years, and I wont use anything else now. As the name suggests, this type of cement has a much thinner consistency than the regular one. That means these types are used in a slightly different manner. You can essentially dry-fit the parts together and then use a fine brush to run a small amount of the glue around the seams of the parts. Thanks to the capillary action of the thin liquid, the cement will find its way between the dry-fitted parts and weld them together. This is especially useful for smaller parts; however, some modelers use these glues for the whole model.

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It is still going to have the stupidly long drying times that that type of glue has. You are still going to need to clamp the parts together for a few hours for it to set. I prefer the green one. It's much thinner, has a fine brush too and a much shorter hardening time. Once hardened the bond is very strong indeed. I also use it as a thinner for Tamiya putty; both before I apply it, and after to smoth things out. This combination makes a very good filling.This is one of the most popular extra thin types of cement for plastic model kits available on the market. It comes in a small 40ml jar typical for chemicals made by Tamiya. This amount of glue is enough for numerous models and will last for a long time. I believe I was able to build about ten 1/48 scale aircraft models and three 1/35 scale tank models with just one jar. The cement should not be used to flood the plastic parts because it will take ages for them completely dry. For example, if you use too much glue to join the fuselage halves of an aircraft kit, you will often have to wait days before you can start sanding down the joint. If you start sanding and paining too soon a small ridge-like depression may form at the location of the joint. This is often called a ghost seam line.

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If you are using cement that has a built-in brush in the cap, don’t use the brush when gluing parts that have already been painted. If you do so, you will most likely get some paint on the brush tip and it will, in turn, get transferred into the rest of the glue in the jar. Over time, this can cause deterioration of the glue’s adhesive or welding properties.

CA glues can also be used as a filler instead of a filling putty. Just keep in mind that fully cured super glue is a much harder material than the polystyrene plastic used to make model kits. Therefore, it’s a good idea to start sanding the filled spot before the glue is fully cured. I really don't think there is a best. They all work in basically the same way, and different people have their preference. Now let’s have a look at the best glues for plastic kits. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement– Overall Best Plastic Glue We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons: After making several applications, I did get it to work, but because some areas were quite wet when I placed the heavy paper images on the styrene, some were distorted when the MEK soaked through to the printed-on image.

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I think we've got our wires crossed. I have the extra thin. What I want to know is if the normal Tamiya cement, i.e. this: Has the same size brush as the extra thin and if it stays where its put rather than running like the extra thin. Testors (or MEK) is thin and has really good capillary action - i.e. it will pull itself into a tight seam or hole, leaving a clean appearance after it dries. I use a small natural hair artist brush to apply it. The Plastruct is a little more viscous and more agressive so you have to be careful applying it. I use the brush that comes with the jar for do that. The very simplicety of the kits is the trap for careless stupid mistake construction so take your time and don't rush. You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:This type of cement usually has the consistency of a syrup. It may take some time to dry completely, so you usually have enough time to slightly alter the fit of the glued parts. While the glue is drying, it can be a good idea to secure the parts together with clamps, masking tape, rubber bands, or whatever else you have on hand.