I just went into a LHS to replace my Faller liquid cement in the needle applicator bottle. Not to be found so I picked up Tenax 7R as they were out of Ambroid Proweld.
Is there much difference in these? Which do you prefer and why?
I also read something about Weld-On #3 but don’t know where one might buy it? [^o)]
For Weld-On #3 look in your local yellow pages for an industrial plastics supplier. Weld On#3 is an acrylic solvent, plastic models is just another benefit. A large can here runs about $10 you can get a small one for about $6. My large can has lasted me approximately 10 years and has assemble dozens of models in the process. The trick is to transfer small quantities into a smaller working bottle so you don’t loose any to evaporation by leaving the tin open.
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Our group uses MEK (methyl ethyl ketone) which is available at our local hardware store in pints, quarts and gallons with a pint usually costing about 4 dollars. It flows like water and acts very quickly. One pint should last the average modeler years. A friend who is very knowledgeable about the modelling industry says almost all plastic glue is MEK based and that styrene is added to give a less “hot” product. We are very enthusiatic about using straight MEK on styrene and highly reccomend it. Hope this helps.
I second Hawkeye’s Weld-On #3 recommendation. I’ve just started using it and am extremely pleased with the results.
If you find that #3 is too “hot” for your needs, you can try Weld-On #4. It’s a little bit slower-acting.
Word of Caution BE CERTAIN to use adequate ventilation when using this stuff !!! If you happen to get a whiff of it, you’ll know why!
Go to www.ipscorp.com and ask them for a distributor in your area.
Best of luck!
Vic 
I use Tenax 7R & Ambroid ProWeld. They both work very well & are quite similar. Have a can of Weld-On 3 that I use if I’m out of the others, but it seems to be somewhat hotter.
Regards, Rick
Shoot - thanks for the tip. Hope your group keeps their heads as that stuff is pretty toxic! [2cnts] [whstl]
This is very useful information! I wonder if this is true of Testors liquid plastic cement, if it has added styrene. Would make sense as I always have my "Touch-n-Flow" applicators gum up and become useless after a short time. I always thought there was something else present in the cement.
Why not just order more Faller online? It’s great stuff. Get both types.
Agreed - I did not know there are 2 types? Please elaborate. [:O]
Where do you order from online?