Tamiya Extra Thin Cement Quick Setting 40ml

Tamiya Extra Thin Cement Quick Setting, TAM87182

This is the accelerated member of the Tamiya Extra Thin family, catalog number TAM87182, a 40ml quick setting version of the cement that model kit builders rely on for polystyrene assembly. Like the original, it is a solvent based liquid that welds plastic parts by melting a thin layer of the styrene surface so two pieces fuse into one. The difference is speed. This formula flashes off and grips noticeably faster, which is a real advantage when you want to hold a joint closed and move on without a long wait.

Fast Capillary Action

The quick setting cement keeps the same signature extra thin viscosity, so it still wicks into a seam by capillary action the moment the fine brush meets the edge of a closed panel. Dry fit the halves, pinch them together, touch the applicator to the join, and the liquid pulls itself inside the gap. Because it sets sooner, you spend less time clamping and less time worrying that a part will drift out of alignment while the bond forms. The solvent travels inside the seam, keeping the outer surface clean of smears.

A fine tip brush gives you the precision this formula demands. With a faster grab time you want to place the cement exactly where it belongs on the first pass, and the slim applicator makes that easy on small pegs, thin edges and tight interior corners.

Seam Filling on a Shorter Clock

For seam removal, coat both faces, press the parts until a bead of dissolved plastic squeezes out along the line, and hold briefly while the quick set formula takes hold. That bead is filler made from the kit plastic itself, so once it cures you sand it flush and the seam vanishes under paint. The faster cure means you reach the sanding stage sooner, which keeps a build moving when you have many joints to close.

• Quick setting formula, catalog number TAM87182, for faster grip
• 40ml bottle with a fine brush for precise placement
• Extra thin solvent wicks into seams by capillary action
• Welds polystyrene parts into one solid permanent piece
• Great for seam removal and gap filling with shorter clamp times
• Rapid flash off so joints set quickly and cure firm

Getting the Best Results

Because this version grabs quickly, work in short deliberate steps and align parts before the cement touches the seam. Keep the cap sealed to preserve the volatile solvent, work with good ventilation, and let each joint reach full cure before sanding. The stable bottle resists tipping and the integrated brush stores cleanly between passes.

When you are closing many parts in a single session or simply prefer not to wait between steps, this quick setting Extra Thin Cement gives you the same clean capillary flow and invisible seams as the standard formula, just on a faster timeline.

Pairing It With the Standard Formula

Many builders keep both the standard and quick setting versions on the bench and choose between them by task. Reach for this faster cement when a joint needs to lock immediately, such as a curved fuselage that wants to spring open or a small part you cannot easily clamp. Save the slower original for delicate alignments where you want extra working time. Used this way, TAM87182 becomes the tool that keeps momentum going, letting you weld a seam, hold it for a moment and immediately move to the next assembly instead of setting parts aside to wait, which is exactly what you want during a long building session on a large styrene kit.

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