What glue?

[JR]

No, this:

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According to the MSDS, it’s basically 25–50% naphtha, 10–25% ethyl acetate, 10–25% more naphtha (but treated differently from the other), 10–25% methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), <1% n-hexane and <1% cyclohexane.


The kind of glue used for plumbing pipes is normally thick and gloopy, AFAIK, and applied with a stick or a spatula — not the kind you’d want to use on a model kit I think :smiling3: But if you happen to come across an opened jar/tin/etc. you could always take a peek at what it’s like, I suppose.

As I said to Tim my Plumber used that sort, I never really looked as he was gluing pipes. Still interested in finding something like that here.

[Bugatti Fan]

I use Revell Contacta a lot. Discarded the plastic cap and keep a small straight length of 0.5mm brass wire constantly in the tube end to keep it clear. Sometimes it clogs a bit whilst in use but I just wipe the tube towards the end with thumb and finger and use the wire to clear it when it happens.
Beading wire or a thin pin might be alternatives to what I use.

[Modler bob]

Cheers for all the replies.

I'm using the contacta glue, and it's been ok so far, only had to burn the needle once.
I try to put the cover on straight away, I guess that helps.
Just the putty I have to get used to. :smiling3:

[BattleshipBob]

Very late to this discussion, got a good excuse!

I like Tamiya extra thin, but it's a bit smelly and gives me headaches

So after trying some other makes found this


Comes in different colours, is very thin and flows very well plus low smell!