JohnB Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 I use some Testor's tube glue and some Revell Contacta tube glue. Both are very stringy and it has gotten to be such a aggrivation I need to find out if any of you know of a tube glue that is NOT stringy (or minimally stringy). I use a lot of liquid cement also but those are not stringy. Tube glue has a lot of uses but the stringiness is driving me up the wall! LOL Any help is appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 Hi John As of late, I've been using a lot of Revell Contacta Professional Glue - not exactly a tube glue but way different then Extra Thin. Give it a shot, I'm sure it will fill the bill and isn't stringy at all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 23, 2023 Author Share Posted May 23, 2023 3 hours ago, Peterpools said: Hi John As of late, I've been using a lot of Revell Contacta Professional Glue - not exactly a tube glue but way different then Extra Thin. Give it a shot, I'm sure it will fill the bill and isn't stringy at all. Thanks Peter. If that's the one in the little blue bottle with a brush I've been using it instead of tube glue lately. Just brush a little on where you want to put the part (or on the part itself). It works well but you have to be careful not to use too much as it will run even though it's not thin. And NO stringyness!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 John The one I have been using: I think it's pretty much the same but the applicator is a thin tube for greater control. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 23, 2023 Author Share Posted May 23, 2023 At least they aren't stringy. That drives me nuts! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 Funny, I sometimes prefer using tube cement over Tamiya extra thin (usually for areas needing heavy bonds like locator pin holes, etc.), but this past week I was noticing my Testor's was stringy like crazy. I might have to try the Revell Contact. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 24, 2023 Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 3 hours ago, Landlubber Mike said: Funny, I sometimes prefer using tube cement over Tamiya extra thin (usually for areas needing heavy bonds like locator pin holes, etc.), but this past week I was noticing my Testor's was stringy like crazy. I might have to try the Revell Contact. I think the Testor's gets more stringy as it ages. I guess Testor's made it that way so we'd buy new tubes LOL. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 I was going to ask how old was it? Might be time to toss it out and buy a fresh tube. Or build faster. LOL, John build faster…. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 I haven't used tube glue in maybe 40 years? I might have to give the Contacta a try. John building faster would be like a timelapse film for the rest of us. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 24, 2023 Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 1 hour ago, ScottsGT said: I was going to ask how old was it? Might be time to toss it out and buy a fresh tube. Or build faster. LOL, John build faster…. 😂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 24, 2023 Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 14 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: I haven't used tube glue in maybe 40 years? I might have to give the Contacta a try. John building faster would be like a timelapse film for the rest of us. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5ikl Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Just ordered some from Lion Heart Hobbies near Austin. https://lionhearthobby.com/professional-liquid-cement-w-applicator-39604/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 10 hours ago, k5ikl said: Just ordered some from Lion Heart Hobbies near Austin. https://lionhearthobby.com/professional-liquid-cement-w-applicator-39604/ You won't be sorry, Jerry. I really like the stuff, though I do keep a fine wire handy - if you leave the cover off the tip, it can clog. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Wow, there are ppl that still use tube glue? I have the Contacta with the thin metal applicator... but rarely use it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 I've been using the Contacta more and more. Just need to take a bit of extra care as to how fast/much comes out of the needle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 5 hours ago, GazzaS said: Wow, there are ppl that still use tube glue? I have the Contacta with the thin metal applicator... but rarely use it. 2 reasons…. 1). large surface areas that I know I can’t get enough Tamiya thin on without it starting to dry up before I can assemble the parts 2) Nostalga. Yea, sounds nuts. But it takes me back to a time when all I had to worry about was building my models. Now I’ve got to do lawn care, home improvements and maintenance, keep the wife happy, automotive maintenance, boat maintenance….and these are the reasons I’m not at the bench these days. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Like Carl haven’t used tube forever. For heavy duty fixing I use MEK and leave it some hours……. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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