Recently picked up an Atlas O 6900 switch tower kit
I will probably pre-paint most of the parts before assembling the building
I've assembled a couple of Korber buildings in the past and I think I used a glue called Tenax 7 r
Really good results just not sure if it's still available or the proper glue to use
Also I've had some pretty good results using Dr Mike's CA that I pick up at York
Again not sure if that's the way to go
Thx in advance
Joe S
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It's a styrene kit, so use plastic model cement for styrene, either as a liquid or from a tube. Styrene cements melt the plastic surfaces to each other, unlike other adhesives that merely stick to a surface.
Tenax 7r has been discontinued, so you'll need to find another brand. Plain old Testors is fine. So is Plastruct.
I had no problem using Tamiya Extra Thin Cement. It is a liquid that comes with a very thin brush applicator that allows the glue to run down the small joint between pieces.
Thanks for getting back
Looking forward to this project
Jim R. posted:Tenax 7r has been discontinued, so you'll need to find another brand. Plain old Testors is fine. So is Plastruct.
Again? It was discontinued in 2009. 2010, 2012, 2013 and at least once in between then and now. Really gone this time?
This is a great looking model, wish they'd do it in G scale.......... ATLAS...... Hint Hint 
mwb posted:Jim R. posted:Tenax 7r has been discontinued, so you'll need to find another brand. Plain old Testors is fine. So is Plastruct.
Again? It was discontinued in 2009. 2010, 2012, 2013 and at least once in between then and now. Really gone this time?
Good question. Bottom line, it's nearly impossible to find right now, and suppliers say it's discontinued.
Who knows if more will magically show up again. This has been going on for eight years now. It's best to adopt an alternative.
Jim R. posted:mwb posted:Jim R. posted:Tenax 7r has been discontinued, so you'll need to find another brand. Plain old Testors is fine. So is Plastruct.
Again? It was discontinued in 2009. 2010, 2012, 2013 and at least once in between then and now. Really gone this time?
Good question. Bottom line, it's nearly impossible to find right now, and suppliers say it's discontinued.
Who knows if more will magically show up again. This has been going on for eight years now. It's best to adopt an alternative.
Or just use methylene chloride if you can get it - Tenax is 99%+ methylene chloride
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