WARNING -using Flexifile glue aplicator

[Guest]

Extra thin or Mr cement S is the way forward, happy to use either although the Tamiya brush I find works best for me

[Guest]

have added some chopped clear sprue to the Tamiya Extra Thin to make it thicker than the usual liquid glue

I can see a couple of problems here at least the way I work. If it is thickened you will not get it wicking


into the joint as it is designed to plus it will take longer to cure. I actually hold pices and wait secs for the


initial cure


As it is neither Mr S or Tamiya make any significant difference to the surface except for a slight shadow mark.


I would worry that the surface may be affected with the cement staying on the surface a little thicker than it is


originally. Plus it takes longer to dry allowing it to soften the surface.


Actually I tested the initial cure rates of Tamiya and Mr Cement S. From memory Mr Cement S was about


18 secs and Tamiya 38 secs. Advantages both ways

[Guest]

I realise that this is an aging thread but I would like to add my threepeneth, as they say.


As for the 'touch and flow' type systems, the glass tube type. I first tried the Deluxe Products one and I found it almost unusable as the tip continually blocked. I then got the FlexiFile one and it works far better. The tube tip is a larger bore which stops it blocking but obviously, it makes it run faster, hence the droplet when you hold it up.


In use, I keep it on the special stand which keeps it horizontal. On picking it up to use it, press your finger gently on the open end of the glass tube before tilting to the verticle or whatever angle you want to use it. This stops the flow until you lift your finger. With practice, good control is achievable.


My second point on this wonderful tool is when you would use it. I started using these types of 'gluers' when I started building ships. I found the best way was to paint individual deck 'layers' before glueing them up. Using standard liquid glues and a brush, I found I was getting glue marks and damaging the paint. However, using the 'Touch&Flow' I could hold the deck in position and then run a 'bead' all around the deck join much better, and all in one go, than using a brush capillary action sucking the liquid cement where I need it without touching the paintwork at all..


Would I use it all the time while building other kits? No I wouldn't. Like many tools, they fit some applications better than others. I have used it glueing fenders on tanks where, again, it is a long joint.


So don't just dismiss products because they may not suit your personal working methods. Most, 99.9%, of the time, I use Mr Cement S with the built in applicator brush, but when I need it, I am always pleased the 'Touch&Flow' is in my tool box.


Will it suit every modeller? No, of course not but for me, it is a great tool.