discussion Humbrol liquid poly

[Guest]

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

 

[Guest]

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

 

[Alan 45]

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

 

[tanktrack]

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

 

[rickoshea52]

Humbrol have posted a tutorial on this on their Youtube channel.

 

[Alan 45]

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

 

[John]

Humbrol have posted a tutorial on this on their Youtube channel.

 

[The Migrant]

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.

 

[Alan 45]

Thanks for putting this up john

 

[Guest]

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

 

[Guest]

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?

 

[stona]

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

 

[Guest]

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

 

[Ian M]

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

Ian M

 

[The Migrant]

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.

 

[stona]

It's not just nicer smelling, it's supposedly a safer, less toxic glue than the usual chemical solvents.

Less toxic! What are people doing with their glues? I used to be a chemist and am well aware of the dangers of exposure to all sorts of chemicals. My exposure to the solvents in the liquid cements I use is absolutely minimal. I only have the lid off when I'm using them, not least because I paid for them and don't want to let them evaporate

A bottle of Tamiya Extra Thin contains 40ml of solvents and will do many 1/32 scale models for heaven's sake.

Exposure to the aerosols established when spraying paints and varnishes (of all types) is much more of an issue. Ideally have an extractor and always wear a suitable mask.

Cheers

Steve

 

[Gern]

I use EMA Plastic Weld which is supposed to do the same job. Looking at the video though, it seems the Humbrol is 'hotter' as you can get away with only applying it to one piece. Has anyone used both and been able to compare them?

Gern

 

[Vaughan]

I use Mr.Hobbys Mr Cement S very similar to Tamiya extra thin. It evaporates very quickly so it doesn't damage the surface.