I bought a quart can of MEK at the Walmart paint department quite a few years ago and have been using that for gluing styrene plastic. You can place the parts together first then just touch the supplied brush onto the join and hey presto, bonds in no time at all. The aim of this series of entries in your SMN Techniques Bank is to help anyone who wants to know more about the different types of glue out there and what they should, and can, be used for. Following the advice in a construction video on DPM structure kits by the well known modeler Miles Hale, I learned of Faller "Expert" and "Super Expert" plastic cements. Then we also have other specialized glues which are used for other aspects of the model building hobby.

Tamiya Extra Thin Cement 40ml - Plastic Glue - 87038

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.If anyone is thinking of using this, please note that although limonene is a "natural" material, "natural" does not necessarily mean "safe.

Some questions about Tamiya extra thin : r/modelmakers - Reddit Some questions about Tamiya extra thin : r/modelmakers - Reddit

It takes a few seconds to set up so I either act frozen while I hold it or use a third hand tweezer to help. The glue’s ability to dry crystal clear is especially useful when making small windows on models of airliners or ships.

The cement cuts the amount of time used in constructing models, and has the advantage of a cleaner finish. I have always used ready to use plastic glue, I have avoid to try to use chemicals product like MEK or other solvents; they have too much unknow backside against health and I have never have found the necessity to no use the ready to use glue. I applied the glue to one side, pressed them together, waited five minutes, pressed again and then let it sit for 30 minutes.