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[quote="vaindioux"]Hi

How do you keep these little plastic applicators clean when done modeling?
I assume you remove them from the tube after your modeling session but not sure how to clean.

Thxs

Pat[/quote]
And to address your original question, you might be able to pull them off the tube and clean them out with a toothpick and a push-pin.

I agree with Timmy that the classic tube glue has a lot of drawbacks including weak bonds, slow drying time, "strings" and difficult to control the application (thus the need for and troubles with the tip). If you're not interested in a true liquid cement like Tamiya Extra Thin or Mr. Cement S, (both of which are excellent) you might like one of the mid-viscosity liquid cements like Testors Liquid or Revell Contacta. Both have a thin stainless steel applicator needle for good control, and as for viscosity both pretty much split the difference between tube glue and bottle glue.

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[quote="vaindioux"]

Yes i use the testors red tubes. Do these bottles last a long time if not in use (Within reason)?

Thxs

Pat[/quote]

does nobody use the 'hypodermic-needle-melted-into-the-glass-tube' thingy, with liquid solvent/glue?

Or am I on a completely different page?

Testors red tubes should not be used except for maybe very large pieces with intermitted contact points.

[quote]Do these bottles last a long time if not in use (Within reason)?[/quote]

I've never really had an issue with them drying out. Just put the cap back on in between uses, of course.

[quote="Timmy C"]Which brand of cement are you using? The ones that have the skinny needle tip?

I avoid the problem by using brush-on cement, like Tamiya Extra Thin.[/quote]

Yes i use the testors red tubes. Do these bottles last a long time if not in use (Within reason)?

Thxs

Pat

Which brand of cement are you using? The ones that have the skinny needle tip?

I avoid the problem by using brush-on cement, like Tamiya Extra Thin.

Hi

How do you keep these little plastic applicators clean when done modeling?
I assume you remove them from the tube after your modeling session but not sure how to clean.

Thxs

Pat