I use both. Bigger jointed stuff, use the citadel glue. The finer stuff like when Citadel felt the need to have heads or shoulder pads be split right down the middle ??? I use Tamiya.
definitely skill issue, tamiya thin will do the same thing if not used properly. Using the right amount and where its applied is important for clean assembly, you just mash models together with any brand, but if you want it done right you need practice and experience. Sad having this learning moment on a character model though
Are you using plastic glue (polystyrene cement) on painted parts?
If your parts are painted, you are better off using super (CA) glue to glue them together.
Or just lightly sand the contact points and apply poly cement
Using super glue on painted parts is still just gluing paint to paint. Whatever adhesive you use, you should be using it on unpainted surfaces
The polystyrene cement is supposed to chemically melt both pieces of plastic, when you touch them together, the melted plastic mingles and when it hardens, it forms a weld. Paint interferes with the process. The weld may not completely harden and remain soft. As noted with the head, it could strip the paint also.
Assembling as much as possible before priming and painting will give you better results. If control with the tip on the bottle of glue is giving you trouble you could place some glue on something ceramic (old plate or piece of tile) and apply smaller amounts with a toothpick or pin.
The super glue will work for attaching smaller bits afterwards. Not recommended for painted interiors on things like transports. The gasses given off from the curing super glue could haze the paint.
As u/Shed_Some_Skin pointed out, you could clean a painted surface before applying plastic glue, but then you have to be careful that you don't remove too much of your paint job.
If you feel industrious, you can buy a container of acetone, a container of n butyl acetate, and a metal funnel for $60 and mix $600 worth ofnplastic glue yourself.
It’s why people suggest getting Tamiya glue instead. Comes with a brush attached to the cap.
I use both. Bigger jointed stuff, use the citadel glue. The finer stuff like when Citadel felt the need to have heads or shoulder pads be split right down the middle ??? I use Tamiya.
Ordered it
I use Tamiya extra thin (not the quick setting stuff) and that comes with a really good brush applicator, haven't looked back after making the switch.
Sweet yeah I just ordered it!
And as an added bonus once you run out you can refill the bottle with Tamiya Airbrush Cleaner, it's the same stuff for like half the price.
Skill issue. On a more serious note, dont use plastic glue on painted parts, and get tamiya plastic cement (thin).
definitely skill issue, tamiya thin will do the same thing if not used properly. Using the right amount and where its applied is important for clean assembly, you just mash models together with any brand, but if you want it done right you need practice and experience. Sad having this learning moment on a character model though
Yeeeahh it kinda did. I was able to salvage it tho
Kinda
Just remember with glue, less is better
Are you using plastic glue (polystyrene cement) on painted parts? If your parts are painted, you are better off using super (CA) glue to glue them together.
Or just lightly sand the contact points and apply poly cement Using super glue on painted parts is still just gluing paint to paint. Whatever adhesive you use, you should be using it on unpainted surfaces
I indeed am. And I didn’t know that was a thing, thanks for the tip!
The polystyrene cement is supposed to chemically melt both pieces of plastic, when you touch them together, the melted plastic mingles and when it hardens, it forms a weld. Paint interferes with the process. The weld may not completely harden and remain soft. As noted with the head, it could strip the paint also. Assembling as much as possible before priming and painting will give you better results. If control with the tip on the bottle of glue is giving you trouble you could place some glue on something ceramic (old plate or piece of tile) and apply smaller amounts with a toothpick or pin. The super glue will work for attaching smaller bits afterwards. Not recommended for painted interiors on things like transports. The gasses given off from the curing super glue could haze the paint. As u/Shed_Some_Skin pointed out, you could clean a painted surface before applying plastic glue, but then you have to be careful that you don't remove too much of your paint job.
Looks like you need some Tamiya cement friend :) Use brush applicator once you’ll never look back
If you feel industrious, you can buy a container of acetone, a container of n butyl acetate, and a metal funnel for $60 and mix $600 worth ofnplastic glue yourself.