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Tamiya Extra Thin cement
mauserman
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Posted: Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 09:56 AM UTC
I know I've read some threads recently on how hard this was to come by here in the States. Well, Great Models has a small quantity. I don't know how much or how long it will last, so if anyone is still looking for some, you better move fast.
Moezilla
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Posted: Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 12:15 PM UTC
What's the advantage of the extra thin cement? Never used it, have NO clue about it so I'm curious. Thanks!
3442
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Posted: Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 12:29 PM UTC
well, i have the extra thin and regular one... the extra thin has a nice smal brush aplicator, the other one has a big ugly one.. main difference is the extra thin is thinner and flows throught hte seems of a model better. but for 4 extra bucks id rather buy it once for hte nice aplicator, then use the cheaper stuff lol
Frank
Frank
smithery
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Posted: Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 01:22 PM UTC
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What's the advantage of the extra thin cement? Never used it, have NO clue about it so I'm curious. Thanks!
Think of it as a bottle of Tenax7R that won't tip over just for looking at it wrong.
Similar properties to Tenax, but not quite as hot, so not as much scarring of the surface. A bottle will last you a long time.
Grumpyoldman
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Posted: Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 01:39 PM UTC
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Quoted TextWhat's the advantage of the extra thin cement? Never used it, have NO clue about it so I'm curious. Thanks!
Think of it as a bottle of Tenax7R that won't tip over just for looking at it wrong.
Similar properties to Tenax, but not quite as hot, so not as much scarring of the surface. A bottle will last you a long time.
Excellent discription.....
Moezilla
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Posted: Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 05:32 PM UTC
Never used Tenax but after the scarring comment about it, I think I'll stick with my regular glue and try out the Tamiya extra thin stuff too. 
viper29_ca
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Posted: Friday, August 05, 2005 - 01:33 AM UTC
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well, i have the extra thin and regular one... the extra thin has a nice smal brush aplicator, the other one has a big ugly one.. main difference is the extra thin is thinner and flows throught hte seems of a model better. but for 4 extra bucks id rather buy it once for hte nice aplicator, then use the cheaper stuff lol
You mean they charge you $4 more to buy the Tamiya Thin Cement, than they do the regular Tamiya Cement????? That is a rip off....as their cost is the same....well with in a few cents of each other anyway. Retail prices should be the same in any case.
Emeritus
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Posted: Friday, August 05, 2005 - 02:12 AM UTC
I've heard that Tamiya's extra thin cement doesn't fog clear styryne. Is this true?
Mosseman
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Posted: Friday, August 05, 2005 - 02:25 AM UTC
How much did it cost? I found some for $2.69
mauserman
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Posted: Friday, August 05, 2005 - 05:30 AM UTC
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How much did it cost? I found some for $2.69
GM lists it for $3.40. Tamiya regular cement is $2.15. I don't know if it's worth the extra $$$ or not since I've never used either one. I was just passing along the info since I had read that some others were looking for it.
Mosseman
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Posted: Friday, August 05, 2005 - 05:37 AM UTC
here ya go. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement for a overall price of: $2.54
Yes it lowered. Go to this link [url]http://www.luckymodel.com/scale.aspx?department=TOOLS&toolstype=CEMENTurl]
Have fun!
Yes it lowered. Go to this link [url]http://www.luckymodel.com/scale.aspx?department=TOOLS&toolstype=CEMENTurl]
Have fun!
matt
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Posted: Friday, August 05, 2005 - 05:44 AM UTC
IMHO it's worth it...... it's probably atleast twice as thinn as reg. Tamiya cement...... It flows alot better too
PoorAim
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Posted: Friday, August 05, 2005 - 06:35 AM UTC
Couldn't agree with you more. The "thinness" of the cement makes it a lot easier to handle, in my opinion.
Especially with the small brush applicator - doing that 'let the capillary action' thing is a lot easier now. Talk about pinpoint accuracy, too.
Especially with the small brush applicator - doing that 'let the capillary action' thing is a lot easier now. Talk about pinpoint accuracy, too.
Moezilla
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Posted: Friday, August 05, 2005 - 07:25 AM UTC
Well, checked around here today and found a couple bottles of the extra thin cement and picked it up. After all the good word on it here I couldn't resist. Thanks for the info guys!
Thanks for the info guys!
archerwin
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Posted: Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 09:34 PM UTC
TAmiya extra thin cement --- WOW!
it is VERY GOOD! i bought mine when i started modelling and i was able to use it for 2 yrs fiinishing 20 models...
it is definitely worth the bucks...
it is VERY GOOD! i bought mine when i started modelling and i was able to use it for 2 yrs fiinishing 20 models...
it is definitely worth the bucks...
MLD
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Posted: Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 12:42 AM UTC
I just managed to get my local shop to get a box of 12 for me and the guys in the model club.
I love the stuff! Square bottle so it is hard to tip over.
I've still got a square of 2 in blueboard foam insulation with a hole in the center to hold it though... I AM that clumsy..
The brush applicator is worlds better than the one in the Testors bottle, and it has the perfect viscosity, a little thicker than Tenax , but like others have said , without the crazing.
I haven't tried it on clear parts maybe later.
Now if I can only get them to get me the new JGSDF paints...
Mike
I love the stuff! Square bottle so it is hard to tip over.
I've still got a square of 2 in blueboard foam insulation with a hole in the center to hold it though... I AM that clumsy..
The brush applicator is worlds better than the one in the Testors bottle, and it has the perfect viscosity, a little thicker than Tenax , but like others have said , without the crazing.
I haven't tried it on clear parts maybe later.
Now if I can only get them to get me the new JGSDF paints...
Mike
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