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Excess can be carved/sanded/chipped away, but the rule of plastic cement is to use VERY little in almost any application. Can't help you with the fitment issues - most of the kits should fit fine w/ a bit of glue and some sanding.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/725492/9354581.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/725492/9354581.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/725492/9354584.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/725492/9354584.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/725492/9354592.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/725492/9354592.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/725492/9354601.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/725492/9354601.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/725492/9354771.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/725492/9354771.page GMT GW/Citadel is a genuine new product - it's just repackaged stuff at twice the price. Avoid it when possible.

Get a bottle of Revel or Testors model cement w/ a precision applicator. Skip the old orange toothpaste tube - very little control with that.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/725492/9355007.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/725492/9355007.page GMT

The Best Glue.


You can make plastic cement work better for a smaller amount by putting a small amount on both surfaces and waiting for 30 seconds for it to soften the plastic before joining them. You'll usually find it'll grip immediately without needing to be held. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/725492/9355934.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/725492/9355934.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/725492/9356173.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/725492/9356173.page GMT
If you're having issues with plastic glue setting on a model, that won't change with new glue (most likely). Remember that plastic glue/cement is normally very liquidy ---- you'll need to have a way of holding the pieces together properly while it sets (allow a day for super solid setting).

Can you take pictures of what is not working on the whirlwind?

If you do end up purchasing "more" plastic glue in the future, avoid Citadel and get something like the following - available at Hobby Town USA, Hobby Lobby or any model-making store (heck, probably even Walmart if they have a section w/ models in it)

Most commonly available brands are Testors and Model Masters.





What you want is the bottle like above - they come with a very tiny precise metal applicator. You don't want the old toothpaste tube of model glue:



^This is a very similar product, but is far tougher to apply lightly --- so skip it!

When applying plastic glue/cement to a join/part of the model you want to ensure:

A) The parts going together fit snugly w/ no gaps (make sure they are filed/fit nicely before applying your glue).

B) Apply a small consistent bead of glue along the seam.

C) Make sure you have a way of holding the parts together for at least 15-20 minutes so they can get a grip on each other. Then allow a day to dry 100% solid.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/725492/9356404.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/725492/9356404.page GMT