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Applying glue/cement

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Fireball

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In lieu of Testor's squeeze applicators I am looking at using a syringe. Applying glue in smaller, tighter applications as well as larger parts would be I believe much cleaner and more control than using a brush. In keeping the syringe and applicators/needles clean would mineral spirits work or would finger nail remover be a better choice? On another note, my wife introduced me to a manicure aid called Flawless. It is rechargeable, has six interchangeable bits, reversable two speed and is only six inches long. It can be useful in many applications and is a pretty good paint mixer. Let me know your thoughts/comments.

Fireball out
 
I use WeldOn3 as my solvent/glue of choice. It has a similar chemistry to Tenax and the Ambroid solvents. It works great on quite a number of plastics. I use an old glass syringe to draw the solvent out of the 16oz can I buy it in. It was formulated to bond acrylic without crazing it. The last pint can of WeldOn3 I bought cost $12 for 16oz. As opposed to Tenax or the other glues which are about $7 for an ounce or two. As I only make a small hole in the metal seal under the cap it doesn't evaporate out and I keep the lid very tight.
As for application, I use one particular brush to apply the solvent. I have some old watch oilers which will work like the applicator tube that is available, but I find the pointy brush to work just fine.
 
paddy said:
I am worried about the item "finger nail remover" ? the Nazis used pliers i believe :)
I use revell glue in a bottle with a needle tip.
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My bad. I meant nail polish remover. The Nazi SS and Gestapo were pretty cruel. The Vietnamese used sliced bamboo.
 
No unfortunately I do not. We were in a big Walmart awhile back and my wife mentioned a manicuring tool that she uses and I said let's have a look. For 20$ I decided to give it a try. It was with all the fingernail polishing stuff that the ladies use. I can send a pic if you want.
 
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I like this tool for applying different amounts of liquid glue. If you Google Draftsman's Rule pen you can find one of your very own!
If you can find actual MEK a quart tin can be had for around $12.00. It seems silly to spend $5.00 on 40 ml.
Tamiya extra thin liquid is mostly MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) Tamiya seems to have added a retarder to keep their cement from flashing off to quickly. MEK doesn't allow much working time.
 
Heavens Eagle said:
I use WeldOn3 as my solvent/glue of choice. It has a similar chemistry to Tenax and the Ambroid solvents. It works great on quite a number of plastics. I use an old glass syringe to draw the solvent out of the 16oz can I buy it in. It was formulated to bond acrylic without crazing it. The last pint can of WeldOn3 I bought cost $12 for 16oz. As opposed to Tenax or the other glues which are about $7 for an ounce or two. As I only make a small hole in the metal seal under the cap it doesn't evaporate out and I keep the lid very tight.
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Like @Rhino & @Heavens Eagle, I use larger containers of the chemical compounds:
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I will admit to using @Heavens Eagle's method of transfer using a long needle syringe to my empty Tamiya cement jar:
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However, to apply to a model, I still use a Touch-n-Flow applicator since a syringe mean pushing on a plunger:


Regards,
 
Appreciate all responses. I am definitely taking notes and will try that drafting pen since I already have one, somewhere, I think. As for Rhino, I am former Navy, Vietnam to. USS Oklahoma City CLG-5, Machinist Mate. Our call sign was fireball.
 
The Touch-N-Flow was what I was thinking of Saul. I have some old watch oilers that are basically the same thing but smaller. I have thought about trying them out as a couple have really small tube wires, but I am quite used to the brush I have used for a long time and it works just fine for me.

Super glue applicators are another thing and everyone seems to have their own way to apply it. I have made some Stainless wire chisel end applicators that work quite well and can either place a tiny spot or add a lot to an area until a narrow gap is filled with a fine fillet at the joint thus not needing putty or sanding.
 
Fireball said:
Appreciate all responses. I am definitely taking notes and will try that drafting pen since I already have one, somewhere, I think. As for Rhino, I am former Navy, Vietnam to. USS Oklahoma City CLG-5, Machinist Mate. Our call sign was fireball.
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Thank you for your service
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I have ordered a Touch-n-Flow applicator. I bought another brand that just flowed out. I assumed nobody got this type of applicator right. Thanks for the tip.
 
The problem with any of the Touch-n-Flow applicators is that they are open ended and will evaporate out. Also the needles on them will flow a fair amount of solvent. I have some old watch oilers that are the same thing, but on a much much smaller scale. I guess I need to dig them up and give them a look see for applying some solvent glues.
 
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