lesthegringo Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Gents, just purchased a new bottle of Tamiya extra thin, and immediately I noticed that it smelled and acted differently. It is super super quick to soak in and / or evaporate, in fact so quick that you cannot wet a surface then apply a part to it like you use to do with the 'old' version - you have to apply it to the parts when they are in contact. If you do it really bonds fast, but it definitely is different. It would be wrong to say I prefer one over the other, rather to say that they both do good jobs but slightly differently. The colour of the cap is slightly lighter too, plus there is a bit of a difference to the label. I'm going to get a few bottles of the old version to keep on the shelf for when that version works better. Interesting to see the difference, and that I hadn't heard anything on these forums about it Cheers Les Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fighting Eighty-Four Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Actually, there are two types of Tamiya Extra Thin cement, regular and quick setting. It sounds like you got some of the quick setting. Check this out: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lesthegringo Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 Ok, looks like I was well behind the times - I have only ever been aware of the 'normal' one. No wonder I was not aware of any press releases! Thanks for that, will be much more informed going forward Cheers Les Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flyboyf18 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 A couple of warnings, ask me how I know of these; you cannot use this stuff for gluing very thin plastic (.005") if you are putting any stress on it, say gluing a strip around a tire, it is hot so hot the very thin plastic breaks (melts) so beware!! #2 - fingerprints, be very aware of where those big sausages attached to the ends of your hands are located when using this glue! It runs like a cheetah!!!! So the finger print you will see is yours set in plastic (your kit), if you notice it quickly enough let tit dry thoroughly then sand the print away!!! I like it, but you must treat it carefully padewan!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 While I was aware of the Quick Setting Extra Thin, I've never used it, and really don't see much of a need for it as their normal Extra Thin works at just the right "speed" for how I model. Took a while for me to get use to that years ago. Out of curiosity I checked my go to online resources; Sprue Brothers, and ScaleHobbyist.com, and neither one lists it. Just wondering who carries it. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lesthegringo Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 Replica Models in Hungary carry it, if that's of any use to anyone! Cheers Les Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichardL Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 If you are looking for a thin glue that works and evaporates faster than the regular Tamiya extra thin, take a look at Mr. Cement S. It's a great glue and it's the one I use most often. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichardL Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 On 1/29/2018 at 10:36 AM, lesthegringo said: so quick that you cannot wet a surface then apply a part to it like you use to do with the 'old' version - you have to apply it to the parts when they are in contact. I would say you have been using the standard Tamiya super thin glue the wrong way all this time. You are supposed to hold the parts together, apply the glue, and let the capillary action draw the glue into the seam to melt the plastic together. Watch this video: Scale Model Glues Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk174 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) Hmm I have been using the darker green cap bottle of extra thin for a few years now. I love it. Was not aware of this lighter green cap version. And as RichardL mentions I have always put the parts together to use this glue. You cannot coat the parts then put them together. The glue is gone by then. I also have the Tamiya liquid cement in the bottle with the white cap. That's much slower and you can coat then bond the pieces. Edited February 1, 2018 by skyhawk174 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Space Tiger Hobbes Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I don't understand why the guy used both together. Why not use one or the other, depending on how quick you want the glue to set? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichardL Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 On 1/29/2018 at 3:05 PM, Joel_W said: Out of curiosity I checked my go to online resources; Sprue Brothers, and ScaleHobbyist.com, and neither one lists it. Just wondering who carries it. Scalehobbyist.com now has it: Tamiya Extra Thin Cement Quick Setting Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 9 hours ago, RichardL said: Scalehobbyist.com now has it: Tamiya Extra Thin Cement Quick Setting Richard, thanks for the heads up. while I don't have a need for it, I'll make sure I don't accidently order it. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hblecha Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Sprue Bros is now listing the Tamiya Extra Thin Cement Quick Setting as being available. That means that Tamiya has resolved the issues with the cement that caused them to take it off the market shortly after they announced its availability. That was a year or so ago!! Ciao!! Henry Blecha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 I'll have to be careful when reordering. Extra Thin dries fast enough for me. Seems like the Quick Setting will have very specific uses, but not as a general all around glue. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichardL Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Quick Setting might be useful when gluing bomb halves together or missile fins to missile body since you would only need to hold and press the parts together for a second or two while the plastic melts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Never knew that stuff was out there....I use their regular stuff and it does the trick well... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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