Details and Usage
Choosing the right plastic cement can help you make model assembly easier, cleaner, and more precise. The following Tamiya Cement Comparison Chart provides a quick overview of the different Tamiya plastic cements available at Sunward Hobbies.
Each cement is designed for slightly different modelling applications. Standard Tamiya Cement provides more working time and is useful for general assembly and larger contact areas, while Extra Thin Cement flows into narrow seams and joints through capillary action.
Quick-Setting Extra Thin Cement is designed for faster bonding, while Limonene formulas offer a citrus-based alternative with a longer working time. Tamiya also offers specialized cement for ABS plastic as well as Low Odour formulas for modellers looking to reduce solvent odours while working.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Tamiya cement for general plastic model assembly?
Tamiya Cement 87003 and 87012 are good for gluing plastic models. The standard liquid formula works well for larger contact areas and situations where additional setting time is useful.
What is Tamiya Extra Thin Cement best used for?
Tamiya Extra Thin Cement 87038 is designed to flow into small gaps and seams between plastic sprue parts through capillary action This makes it useful for precise assembly.
What is the difference between Tamiya Extra Thin and Quick-Setting Cement?
Tamiya Extra-Thin Quick-Setting 87182 dries faster and is useful when parts need to bond quickly. It dries approximately four times faster than standard Tamiya Extra Thin Cement.
Which Tamiya cement should I use for ABS plastic?
Tamiya Cement for ABS 87137 is specifically formulated for ABS plastic parts and can also be useful when joining ABS to styrene.
Tamiya Cement Products
Tamiya Ciment 40ml 87003
Tamiya Ciment 20ml 87012
Tamiya Cement Extra Thin 40ml 87038
Tamiya Cement Limonene 40ml 87113
Tamiya Cement Limonene Extra Thin 87134
Ciment Tamiya pour ABS 87137
Tamiya Cement Extra-Thin Quick-Setting 87182
Tamiya Cement Extra Thin Low Odour 87236
Tamiya Cement Low Odour 87238