I also like this, especially for gap filling, or setting something on a base. It’s very thick. My only issue is that the nozzle on the bottle is a bit cumbersome. Otherwise, great stuff!
Chris
I keep five glues at my modeling bench.
For large plastic seams (fuselage halves, for instance) I use the Tenex.
For smaller parts I use CA, regular thin for parts that fit very well, gel CA for ones with poor fit.
Micro Glaze, for small window openings. While its primary use is to make very small wndows, it is also great for gluing in clear plastic windows. It will not craze plastic like Tenex or tube cement, nor fog plastic like CA.
Finally, epoxy, for joints that will really have a lot of stress on them. Also for windows where more stress is needed than what the Micro Glaze provides. The later is not a very strong bond- okay for some things but not others. Epoxy provides lots of strength but will also not craze or fog clear plastics.
Agree with Chris a.k.a. Killjoy about Gorilla super glue. I put some glue on a toothpick first before I apply it into tiny or tight places. It seems to work out great too since it is controllable.
Ok, now for a rookie question, I keep seeing people use the term “CA”…what does that stand for other than the state of California? haha.
Short answer: Superglue
Long answer: Cronoacellate Adhesive (I think that’s how it’s spelled)
Sort of boring answer: CA is the abbreviation of Cronoacellate Adhesive, which is the long and technical name of Superglue.
Funny answer: California, U.S.A.[:D][;)]
That’s how it’s spelled? No wonder why a Google search didn’t turn up anything…
Yeah, generally for a search-engine to help you must be within a 4 digit grid coordinate of the target!
[proplr]
Chris
Yeah, I’m not too sure, Killjoy.
I did a Google search for Chuck Norris, and it came back with a message saying “We’re sorry, but we refuse to search for Chuck Norris, because we know that you don’t find Chuck Norris, He finds You.”[:D]
O.K., back to the subject: Glue…
Sooo… with testors liquid cement do you put the two pieces together first and then apply with a brush like the above mentioned volatile stuff (hot weld type) , or do you apply the cement to one half and then put the pieces together?
I basically apply the Testors cement by placing the two parts together, and touching the brush to the joint/seam. By doing that, the model does some of the work for you, because the seam has what is called “Capilary action” that allows a liquid to easily flow along the joint for a little bit. Just touch the brush to the seam about every inch or so, and that sould do it.
I’ve been using the methood ever since I started using Testor’s liquid cement, and it has worked every time.
Well I was doing a web search for Tenax 7R and alot of sites and blogs were saying it has been discontinued, although I see that some places were still selling (maybe existing stock).
In addition, I found it interesting that the Testors website does not have the Model Masters Liquid Cement as an available product.
I bought this stuff at a local plastics supply company. Stuff works reall well, behaves exactly like tenax 7, and costs a ton less.
http://www.eplastics.com/Plastic/Plexiglass_Glue/PLEXIGLASS-GLUE-ADHESIVE-IPS4-4OZ
Chris
I’ll try it. Thanks! =)