Hi all, I have a question, I’m building a plastic model of the 1/90th scale Heller Conquistador 15th century sailing ship #L875 and would like to use Tenax 7.R plastic welder and applying this with a glass syringe for the application of the Tenax. now do I leave the glue in the syringe during my work session and put it back after each use or leave it in the syringe ? what is the method used by modelers here? also has anyone built this particular model if so any photos would be of great help, thanks. Karl
If you are using the “touch and flow” applicator, don’t leave Tenax in it for too long. Tenax is not a “pure solvent”, as opposed to MEK(Methyl Ethyl Ketone), or even Testors liquid, and if it dries in the applicator, it will require cleaning before the applicator can be used again (or replaced). For styrene, I prefer MEK, and apply it with a very fine brush ( 000) for small details, and a heavier brush for the larger pieces. Ventilate!, Ventilate, Ventilate, and minimize skin contact. MEK works well, but is toxic.
What is the touch and flow applicator ? I have a glass syringe with a fine point needle, I’ve used Tenax manny times in model building but never with a syringe before, thanks Sumpter 250. Karl
A Touch-n-Flow is a glass pipette with a needle-like tip. You draw the glue up into the pipette and apply the glue by touching it to the piece to be glued & touching/releasing your finger off the end. I’ve heard some good things about them, but more bad.
IMO, unless you are an expert in controlling the plunger on a syringe you will run the risk of over-applying glue and running the hazard of ruining surface detail
Less is more. You can easily apply as much or as little glue as you need with a 3-ought brush, with more control
EdGrune, Thanks for this informative information, this will help. Karl