As I was looking for something else, I found I have several structures that still need assembled. There are Model Power, DPM, and Kibri structures. In the past, I have used Testors Cement for Plastic Models that comes in a tube. It worked well, but I feel there is something better out there. What have you used that you would recommend for assembling my structures. Jim
A couple of my friends use Plastruct Plastic Weld Cement. I use the Testors Liquid Cement for Plastics, the one that comes in the glass jar. Testors also sells a Liquid Plastic Cement in a plastic bottle with a precision applicator, but I've not tried that one yet. Personally I do not like the Testors Gel Plastic cement that comes in the metal tube, It just seems like you always get more glue than you need. That is why I prefer the liquid cement. How I apply the Testors Liquid Cement, while holding the two pieces to be glued together, I use a paint brush to apply a thin coat of glue to the inside of the joint. Capillary action will draw the glue into the joint. Remember the old saying, a little bit of glue, goes a long way.
Any of the above. I use Tenax-7, if you can find it. I also have Bondene and Tamyia. The key, LIQUID and not gel or anything that's thick. The gel stuff gives you the stringies (like hot glue).
Tamiya extra thin was available at hobby lobby so that’s what I use, or el cheapo CA to tack things together. I also use e6000 for minor mods that might need eyeballing or adjusting.
If the kits have tight joints go with liquid; it bonds within half a minute. I like Tamaya, their in-bottle applicator is way better than others I've tried. It works best on flat-to-flat joints with lots of surface area and no gaps. For cheapo kits with gappy joints (like 45 degree wall joints that are less than 45 degrees) I use the black Testors liquid cement that comes in the weird plastic bottle with the metal tube applicator. The squeeze tubes are too imprecise. It takes a half hour or so to set up and probably overnight for max strength. Its not as thick as squeeze tube and not as thin as Tamaya. When I'm scratch building I use 1/4 inch Evergreen angles on the inside corners of walls and the Tamaya. Quick and strong.
