strikeeagle801 Posted March 26, 2025 Share Posted March 26, 2025 Hello everyone. I still use a bottle of Model Master liquid cement, but it is running low. I have some Tamiya Extra Thin, but I'm looking for something closer to the MM stuff I'm using. Any recommendations? Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
airmechaja Posted March 26, 2025 Share Posted March 26, 2025 I like Flex-I-File, Plast-I-Weld. You have to supply a applicator. Micro brush works great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wxltcol Posted March 26, 2025 Share Posted March 26, 2025 I still use that and get it at Hobby Lobby. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted March 26, 2025 Author Share Posted March 26, 2025 Huh. I'll have to go check again. I thought that because it was Model Master that it got discontinued. I looked online, Amazon and Ebay and couldn't find it anywhere. I like using the needle tip. The other ones I've seen from Testors have a plastic tip, more like CA bottles Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wxltcol Posted March 26, 2025 Share Posted March 26, 2025 Oops! Sorry! I just checked and it's actually Testors glue I bought, but it's in the black Model Master container. Wonder if MM was Testors glue under that name? Just don't know. I'm still on my MM glue. Sorry! Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LDM Posted March 27, 2025 Share Posted March 27, 2025 I personally seem to use Tamiya for everything now but if you want something similar to the MM liquid cement try Revell Contacta Professional. It has the same needle applicator and seems similar in consistency and use in my experience. I picked up my bottle from Sprue Brothers but even Amazon has it for a little more money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff M Posted March 27, 2025 Share Posted March 27, 2025 I use flexi file touch and flow applicators and MEK as a solvent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
herbarnold99 Posted March 27, 2025 Share Posted March 27, 2025 Also a MEK user. Works great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat Fan Posted March 27, 2025 Share Posted March 27, 2025 MEK ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wxltcol Posted March 27, 2025 Share Posted March 27, 2025 Tomcat fan, I think that's methyl ethyl ketone (nasty smelling stuff!). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted March 27, 2025 Share Posted March 27, 2025 Melts Every Kit - if you're not careful 🤣 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff M Posted March 27, 2025 Share Posted March 27, 2025 Aren't they all nasty smelling? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wxltcol Posted March 27, 2025 Share Posted March 27, 2025 I think MEK is worse smelling than others... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted March 27, 2025 Share Posted March 27, 2025 If you can't smell it then it's probably not working. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogsbody Posted March 27, 2025 Share Posted March 27, 2025 (edited) My cement/glue collection: Chris Edited March 27, 2025 by dogsbody Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RedHeadKevin Posted March 28, 2025 Share Posted March 28, 2025 I just started using Tamiya Airbrush Cleaner as cement. It's basically the same thing as Extra-Thin, but only about a quarter of the price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted March 28, 2025 Author Share Posted March 28, 2025 1 hour ago, RedHeadKevin said: I just started using Tamiya Airbrush Cleaner as cement. It's basically the same thing as Extra-Thin, but only about a quarter of the price. That's funny. I went to Hobbytown today to get Revell Contacta, and the guy I usually talk to about models told me the same thing! Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff M Posted March 28, 2025 Share Posted March 28, 2025 15 hours ago, wxltcol said: I think MEK is worse smelling than others... I keep a small bottle of MEK on my desk for refilling my touch and flow applicator. It is capped when not in use. The applicator holds a very small amount and is completely contained so there really is very little odor even when applying to the model. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ReccePhreak Posted March 28, 2025 Share Posted March 28, 2025 (edited) My MAIN go-to liquid cement is still Testors Liquid Cement for Plastics (3520XT). I also use STYRENE TACK-IT II, which is renamed Tenax 7R. A couple of others on my hobby bench are Plastruct Plastic Weld & Plastruct Bondene. Don't know if those 2 are still available. Edited March 28, 2025 by ReccePhreak More info Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted March 28, 2025 Share Posted March 28, 2025 Old school Testors red tube cement. Worked for me in the 70's, still works now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff M Posted March 28, 2025 Share Posted March 28, 2025 1 minute ago, phantom said: Old school Testors red tube cement. Worked for me in the 70's, still works now. That stuff smells nasty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted March 28, 2025 Share Posted March 28, 2025 Only people I ever saw smell that used a plastic bag at the same time. Never really noticed a smell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff M Posted March 28, 2025 Share Posted March 28, 2025 1 hour ago, phantom said: Only people I ever saw smell that used a plastic bag at the same time. Never really noticed a smell. Just kidding 😁 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat Fan Posted March 30, 2025 Share Posted March 30, 2025 On 3/27/2025 at 9:11 PM, wxltcol said: Tomcat fan, I think that's methyl ethyl ketone (nasty smelling stuff!). THX... I think we have this stuff at work... must check... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Camus272 Posted April 11, 2025 Share Posted April 11, 2025 I believe the liquid cement is still being sold (saw some at the store the other day) - it's just branded Testors, not Model Master. It's available at Sprue Brothers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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