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  • Guest

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    Humbrol liquid poly

    Hi all i have made a fantastic new discovery the other week, it is Humbrols new liquid poly. I have been using it on my recent project, and it is absolutley fantastic as opposed to Revells contacta glue which i have pretty much always used. Liquid poly is applied via a brush which comes attached to the top of the 28ml jar, however the brush is a bit on the large side so i use a small older detail brush which works fine. I find that there is no spillage or mess when i have had some of the liquid poly being pushed out when joints are clamped all you need to do is use the applicator brush moistened with some of the liquid poly and brush it away, once dry sand smooth and you dont get any gaps. I have only just started using this stuff but from what i have acheived so far which is a nice clean build to date, then i will stick with this (pardon the pun) until somthing better comes along.

    scott
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    #2
    Hi Scott. I use it too, and really like it. Just try and keep it off your fingers, as otherwise you'll leave your prints on everything for the next 1/2 hour !!!

    Cheers, Neil

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    • Alan 45
      • Nov 2012
      • 9833

      #3
      I've thought about this as I use revells needle stuff but it comes out to fast sometimes and you can get over spill

      Thanks for the heads up

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      • tanktrack
        • Jun 2012
        • 1429

        #4
        I use both , the humbrol has a fast dry grab time and as you say is less messy than the revel needle type

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        • rickoshea52
          SMF Supporters
          • Dec 2011
          • 4076
          • Rick

          #5
          Humbrol have posted a tutorial on this on their Youtube channel.
          On the bench: Airfix 1/48 Sea King HC4, Revell 1/24 Trabant.
          Coming soon: Airfix 1/72 Phantom FGR2.
          Just finished: Airfix 1/48 Stuka & Airfix 1/72 Sea King HC4.

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          • Alan 45
            • Nov 2012
            • 9833

            #6
            Originally posted by \
            I use both , the humbrol has a fast dry grab time and as you say is less messy than the revel needle type
            Be great for canopies and windows if you get poly on that it's ruined and clear fix is not strong enough

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            • John
              Administrator
              • Mar 2004
              • 4659
              • John
              • Halifax

              #7
              Originally posted by \
              Humbrol have posted a tutorial on this on their Youtube channel.
              www.scalemodelshop.co.uk

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              • The Migrant
                • Apr 2011
                • 1268

                #8
                I'm not sure if I can get hold of the Humbrol stuff over here, but I use a similar product, Tamiya's Extra Thin which comes with a very fine-tipped brush, so it's perfect for precision application. Dries fast and super hard.

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                • Alan 45
                  • Nov 2012
                  • 9833

                  #9
                  Originally posted by \
                  Thanks for putting this up john

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                  • Guest

                    #10
                    And if you don't like the glue smell you can buy one of this with lemon smell

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                    • Guest

                      #11
                      I can remember using Liquid Poly when I was a lad (late 70s), good to see it's still about. It was the dog's danglies back then and I'm sure it was called "Liquid Poly 70", can anyone remember that name or is it something my memory has invented over time?

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                      • stona
                        • Jul 2008
                        • 9889

                        #12
                        Originally posted by \
                        I'm not sure if I can get hold of the Humbrol stuff over here, but I use a similar product, Tamiya's Extra Thin which comes with a very fine-tipped brush, so it's perfect for precision application. Dries fast and super hard.
                        Me too, Tamiya and MrHobby, nothing to choose between them. I might give the Humbrol a go as it seems to be similar and will be easier to get hold of in the UK.

                        Cheers

                        Steve

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                        • Guest

                          #13
                          I'm a Tamiya slave. Both for the lemon scent amd the extra thin cement

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                          • Ian M
                            Administrator
                            • Dec 2008
                            • 18272
                            • Ian
                            • Falster, Denmark

                            #14
                            is this a new formula? I have been using Humbrol Liquid poly for yonks. Lemon scented glue....? Why not.

                            Ian M
                            Group builds

                            Bismarck

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                            • The Migrant
                              • Apr 2011
                              • 1268

                              #15
                              Originally posted by \
                              is this a new formula? I have been using Humbrol Liquid poly for yonks. Lemon scented glue....? Why not.Ian M
                              It's not just nicer smelling, it's supposedly a safer, less toxic glue than the usual chemical solvents.

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