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amigo1941
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Auckland, New Zealand
Member Since: July 05, 2013
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Posted: Friday, April 07, 2017 - 03:13 AM UTC
Hi. For many many years I have used MEK[Methyl Ethyl Ketone] as my preferred adhesive on all kits, and up until recently it has done an excellent job. However. Constructing my latest Trumpeter Kit[MAZ-537G] I came across a problem where the 'plastic' was more 'brittle' and I wasn't getting the secure bonding I was hoping for. I'd appreciate any advice on this and also suggestions on another free flowing liquid product, like MEK, I can use. Thanks all.
Knuckles
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Oregon, United States
Member Since: March 09, 2017
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Posted: Friday, April 07, 2017 - 03:26 AM UTC
I've built a bunch of Trumpeter kits, and always use either Tamiya Extra Thin, or Mr. Cement S with no issues. i use the extra thin for capillary action, and like the Mr S for either chewing through paint, or sitting where I want it to. It's a liquid, and thin, but sits a little better than extra thin.
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