#tamiya extra thin cement

[professor-doc-emeritus]

coke ain't doing it for me no more had to get something stronger

[cursed-40k-thoughts]

Hello! I'm putting together my first minis (Tau Pathfinders) and have discovered something - I've already supremely fucked it with the plastic cement. The MEK has created these weird folds of plastic where I pressed pieces together too hard (coincidentally some look feasibly like an underlayer beneath the armor), my shas'ui's antenna thing is a bit melted into his cheek, and one of them has a fucked up hand where I tried to put a plasma pistol in it. I can't imagine how ridiculously ruined they're gonna be painted.

So, my questions are:

a) should I try building toward an army that is a little more pauldron-y (or other obscured points of contact) until I get good, to not waste expensive models even though I want to play Tau someday?

b) should I just, like, buy some bargain-bin polyurethane models to practice on instead of going straight for Gimothy Workshop?

I would recommend doing some practicing for sure, especially if you aren't keen on re-purchasing minis as you learn (in this economy, very understandable). Plastic cement (even the more user friendly stuff like Tamiya extra-thin) isn't ACTUALLY glue, and behaves differently to glue. It is well worth familiarising yourself with the way it works on cheaper, more disposable guys made of the same or similar stuff.

When it comes to cementing minis together, just remember that less is more, and it's far easier to have to attach something further after the fact than it is to detach something you've mashed on too enthusiastically. Get a feel for it first.

As some people have suggested and will suggest: You could also try a compatible superglue!

[thesixthchaosgod]

Are you ever building a model when suddenly *BAM* seam line on a cloak?!

Ew, that's not nice! But we can remove this easily using only 2 tools and 2 glues

A nail polish stick with multiple grits (mines a bit beaten up but it's fine), a hobby knife, Tamiya Extra Thin Cement and another one with bits of sprue added to make sprue goo, some patience for the glue to set is advisable too.

Step 1: Glue the parts together using sprue goo and use a little more where the seam is, then press firmly until some of the soft plastic pushes out then use normal Tamiya Glue to smear the bumps out which doesn't have to be perfect as seen here

Step 2: Go over the seam as if you're cleaning a mould line

Step 3: Sand it over to see where imperfections are and gently clean that with your hobby knife adding less pressure or..

Additional Step 4: Put sprue goo over it again and scrape and sand it down again until you're satisfied. Leaving you with a seamless cloak.

Quick and easy no greenstuff needed. I do again advice to wait for the glue to set other wise it'll tear off leaving ugly marks.

[selkieshark]

Had a go at removing seam lines from a kit that had particularly egregious ones (my dilanza sol), and I'm pretty happy with the results! It's by no means perfect, but it's a very noticeable improvement and it looks a lot better on the shelf without those obvious lines cutting through the length of the leg. Here's a before and after!

The way I went about is by using Tamiya extra thin plastic cement. I dabbed a good amount of it on the seam lines and let it spread through them, then pushed the parts together as hard as I could so that it would get squished together and some excess would come out. Then I let it cure overnight and once the plastic was set, I sanded it down using sanding sticks (400 -> 600 -> 1000 grit, then a buffing sponge) and that was it! I was a little worried it wouldn't turn out all that good but I was very pleased with the results! Definitely not something I'll be doing with every kit, but anything chonky with large and irregular seam lines could definitely use this treatment.

[hexdomina]

been huffing tamiya extra thin cement the past few hours but my rat ogors are ready to be primed and i can taste colors how is everyone doing this wonderful friday

[cyber-newtype]

capillary action and tamiya extra thin cement are making out in the waterline gap

[hellfiremodels]

<--- full of Tamiya extra thin cement

[crazygadgetshere]

Tamiya Extra Thin Cement Adhesive Fine Tip 40ml (3 pack)

Price: (as of – Details) 3 PACK TAMIYA 87038 Package Dimensions : 5.16 x 4.25 x 2.2 inches; 0.01 ounces Item model number : 87038 Date First Available : April 4, 2019 Manufacturer : Tamiya ASIN : B07QB99GYP Customers say Customers find the glue works well for bonding plastic together. It dries quickly and creates a strong bond. They describe it as a great product that works fantastic for old…

[pictopye]

Figure Fridays #1 (Retroactive)

TLDR: Started #Figure Fridays last week on FB; Had folks pull numbers for a blind draw - 11x miniatures & 2x 1:10 scale. Showcased my current tools/storage setup. LONG STORY (Rambley) Version: Last week I initiated my #Figure Fridays start on FB - My .exe functioning was overwhelmed by my options, and my brain was using that as a way of 'getting out' of posting/sharing or flat out even starting. So I lowered that barrier by having folks I know pull numbers for me! (If my brain weren't being a lil' shit I'd have just rolled some dice. :P ) I have a good amount of 'grey to slay' - it isn't some folks Warhammer levels of 'pile of shame' I'm dealing with. My figures still handily fit in my craft box with room to spare; but I'd still like to finish them before I find other things that catch my magpie eye! My generalized goals here are: - Improve my painting skills - Enjoy the time I spend doing so - Complete painting what I have, & display or give away - Share what I'm doing with others - Improve how I share (progress shots, staging shots, video, etc...) - Offer to paint up things for other folks - Take Commissions Pie-in-the-sky goal - Enter some contests/competitions I plan on dedicating my free-time on Fridays for this '#Figure Friday' so that I have a schedule I can stick to. (This is in tandem with other projects I have in the works.) Onto the first set of photos - my craft box setup:

In case anyone is curious as to how I currently am storing my miniature supplies - here it be. This was listed as a 'cosmetics organizer' or a 'makeup train case' but it's honestly great for art supplies of all types. I have a larger rolling model that currently stores all sorts of pens, pencils, markers, washi tape, paints, inks, etc... Like seriously outside of paper it stores all of my traditional art supplies in a small footprint. For my miniature supplies case I went with holo, because I have magpie like tendencies.... who doesn't like shiny! This is a 6-tray style which I find works pretty well for most of my gear & unpainted models. The Left side stores all my tools: First Tray: Josonja acrylic paints in top tray. Second Tray: snips, Olfa blade, spare blades, desk brush, and sponges Third Tray: Double-sided foam tape, Green Stuff, Sanding sticks, metal files, and micro cotton-swabs.

Bottom of Box: Tamiya putty, Milliput putty, sculpting tools, air brush flow medium, paint extender, PH Neutral PVA glue, some large bases, wet pallet paper, extra thin Tamiya cement, super glue, black and white primers from Vallejo, figure holder, silver/gold/copper inks, sticky putty.

The Right side stores models, bits, & bobs: First Tray: Organizer dividers, strap for wet pallet, group 1 models, and assortment of pieces. Second Tray: group 2 & 3 models & some spare foam Third Tray: lots of bases, and group 4 models.

The only things currently not in there are things that are too big or in use: - 2x 1:10 scale models - 1x pot of muddy ground mix - Cordless Airbrush & it's cleaning solution - Wet Pallet - because it's currently in use (lives in the bottom of the box otherwise)

[licensetohyperfixate]

*repairs you with my Tamiya 40ml Extra Thin Cement*

[dezymandus]

spilt a dull bottle of tamiya extra thin cement over like 8 model pieces

i may kill myself

[chillykiwi]

Supports are in!

I’ve installed supports in the hull which should go some way to keeping the structure stable. It might make adding lights a little more fiddly but I wanted to get this step out of the way.

I’m glad I read and re-read the instructions for this step, as I almost missed that each support piece is numbered and they all slightly vary in length!

I used my trusty Tamiya Extra Thin plastic cement to attach these parts (and the propeller arms in the previous post) and followed up with a touch of superglue.

Ignore the mysterious green liquid in the background, that's for a later post!

[culchiescorner]

OP use Tamiya extra thin it's plastic cement so it won't stick to your fingers

[storywonker]

First month* of Mortal Realms mag minis assembled! Plus bonus shots of some floorhammer for scale.

I had to use very little glue for these, which is nice - the GW plastic cement bottle is better than the ones they made when I was last in the hobby, but it's still not amazing. I'm probably gonna get some Tamiya extra-thin for minis that require more glue, but I think the majority of the minis in the mag are push-fit so it shouldn't be a problem.

Next step is to get some milliput and a colour-shaper and do some gap-filling, then a rattlecan, paints and brushes. I know how I want to do the Stormcast, but I'm still thinking on the scheme for the Nighthaunt.

*I grabbed two copies of the first issue because 13 minis for £3.99 is great value.

[letsbuildgunpla]

Hi there. I'm someone who wants to start getting into basic gunpla. Would you have a list of useful tools to have before starting? I know things like an xactoknife, plastic clippers, and a cutting board. But is there anything else I would need before starting, or could you point me to a good resource which lists these things? I don't have much model building experience so this would be my first foray into it. Please and thank you!

If you’re just starting out, and you’re sticking to gunpla you really just need a pair of plastic cutters. If you want to bump things up a little you can get a hobby knife (I recommend getting a flat tipped blade for shaving off nubs) and a file or sandpaper for polishing off nub marks, and maybe a pair of tweezers for helping with decals/stickers. Mister Hobby makes an excellent beginners tool kit for about $30 that includes cutters, hobby knife, gundam marker, screw driver and tweezers all in a neat little case. If you really want to dive into the deep end you could also consider a pin vice (also called a hand press) for drilling out small holes and widening connection points so they can be separated easily for painting\custom work. A nail buffing pad from your local pharmacy works in place of sandpaper to polish nubs and scratches. Tamiya extra thin cement will help with closing seam lines. You may also want something to do panel lining, a gunpla marker in dark gray or black works against most colors, but I prefer to use paint, look up panel wash or pin wash on you tube to see what you’ll need. Please feel free to add your thoughts and tips in the comments!

[laughablewizard]

Tamiya extra thin plastic cement hurts my head