discussion Tamiya extra thin?

[Guest]

As a matter of interest, having bought some cellulose thinners from Halfords a while ago as a thinner / cleaner for lacquer paints, (Alclad and a Mr Color I have), I tired cementing two bits of sprue together with it and had very very poor results, it barely seemed to melt the plastic?

I'd quite like to try some MEK though as i've heard a few folk mention it as a model cement.

Steve, are you sure now that's the kind of Chemistry you were into? I've seen the 51st state and know what chemists are like, (in fact I remember a Chemist uncle of my wifes threatening to peddle viagra at our wedding)

 

[stona]

Steve, are you sure now that's the kind of Chemistry you were into? I've seen the 51st state and know what chemists are like, (in fact I remember a Chemist uncle of my wifes threatening to peddle viagra at our wedding)

'Fraid so. I gave up shortly after I qualified,about thirty years ago. You'd be amazed how often I still get asked if I could synthesise all sorts of compounds,usually illegal! I always say that with a fully equipped laboratory and library I probably could!

As far as cellulose thinners go there will be different recipes from different manufacturers. They will be based around the same compounds but it is quite possible that Tony has a mix with a higher proportion of plastic dissolving solvents.

Cheers

Steve

Cheers

Steve