Tamiya Liquid Cement 40ml 87003
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Tamiya Liquid Cement 40ml 87003
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Product overview
Tamiya Cement is the thicker, brush-on choice for assembling styrene model parts when a little body at the join is useful. Its formula contains 11% synthetic resin in 89% styrene organic solvent, allowing it to weld mating surfaces while bridging a hairline seam. Apply it directly to the join with the cap brush. The square bottle is designed to remain stable on the bench and to limit how much cement escapes if it is knocked over. This is still a cement rather than a filler: missing plastic needs putty, and exposed finished surfaces can be softened by contact.
- The square bottle was deliberately designed to reduce the chance of tipping and limit a spill if knocked over.
- Apply the cement to the mating surface with the brush attached inside the cap.
- The resin content can bridge a hairline seam, but a gap where plastic is missing still requires filler.
- Keep the cement on the joint rather than the finished surface, as its solvent action softens styrene.
- This is a flammable solvent cement; use it in a well-ventilated area and keep it out of reach of children.
Notes · Q & A
When do I use plastic cement instead of super glue?
Use plastic cement on polystyrene kits — it melts the surfaces and welds them into one piece, which is stronger than any surface bond. Use super glue for resin, metal, and gluing dissimilar materials that cement can't chemically fuse.
What's the difference between thin and thick plastic cement?
Thin, capillary cement is watered into an already-fitted seam and flows along it by wicking. Thick cement is brushed on before assembly and gives a little working time to position parts. Many modellers keep both for different jobs.
How do I stop super glue frosting clear parts and detail?
CA fumes leave a white haze on nearby surfaces, so keep it well away from canopies and lenses. Use PVA or a specialist canopy glue for clear parts, and let CA cure with airflow rather than trapped in an enclosed space.
What does a super glue activator actually do?
Activator cures CA on contact, useful for gap-free instant bonds or setting a part you can't clamp. The trade-off is a more brittle joint and possible frosting, so use it sparingly rather than on every join.
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Technical specifications
Product details
Brand
Tamiya
Product code
87003
Type
Plastic Cement
Shipping weight
280 g
Barcode
4950344071234
Made in
Japan
Composition & curing
Chemistry
Solvent cement (89% styrene organic solvent, 11% synthetic resin)
Dimensions & contents
Volume
40 ml
Usage & compatibility
Bonds
Polystyrene
Applicator
Brush-in-cap
Safety & compliance
Signal word
Danger
Hazards
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour, H315 Causes skin irritation, H319 Causes serious eye irritation, H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness, H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Flash point
-19 °C
Product
Tamiya Liquid Cement 40ml 87003
Code (proj)
87003
Ship. weight
280 g
Brand
Tamiya
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