testors model cement

[h2w]

 I ran out of my normal lok tite cement  while in the middle of a project how well does testors model cement in a tube work with walther's  buildings.
 thanks
 mark

[glakedylan]

adhesive quality is good, takes time to cure.
problem is controlling quantity and the messiness that occurs because of it.

respectfully
Gary

[h2w]

ok thanks also it smells bad

[h2w]

yeh that stuff sucked ran and globbed all over the place

[Lemosteam]

I have had success with a Testors tube by squeezing down the nozzle with a flat pliers till it looks like a slit. Then I run the nozzle slit parallel to the edge along the inside corner of one mating piece squeezing slightly only allowing a thin bead to form on the flat edge to be assembled to the mating surface.  I do not like those nozzles they sell due to the fact that they gum up quickly and if allowed to dry impossible to clean.

[jimmo]

I swore off tube glue years ago after discovering how well solvent-based liquid cement worked. I currently use Plastruct Bondene applied with a small brush (depending on the type of join). Bonds instantly, no globs or residue. Simply welds the mated surfaces together and evaporates. There is a slight smell, so ventilation is recommended. This type of adhesive allows one to keep the assembly process going, thus requiring less time to complete a model.