Tamiya Extra Thin Cement (quick setting)

The Tamiya Extra Thin Cement (Quick Setting) is a fast-drying version of the standard Extra Thin Cement, designed for modellers who want strong plastic bonds with significantly reduced drying time.

What it is

This is a low-viscosity solvent cement that works by:

• melting styrene plastic surfaces slightly

• fusing parts together as the solvent evaporates

• creating a strong, clean welded joint

The “quick setting” formula behaves the same as the standard version, but dries much faster.

Key difference vs standard Extra Thin Cement

• Standard version: gives more working time, slower set

• Quick setting version: sets much faster (around 4× quicker) 

This makes it ideal when you:

• already have parts perfectly aligned

• want faster assembly progress

• are working on smaller, precise sub-assemblies

What it’s used for

• rapid assembly of aircraft, tanks, ships, and car kits

• bonding fuselage halves, hull sections, and wings

• small detailed parts where you don’t need long adjustment time

• tack-gluing before reinforcing seams

Key features

✔ Ultra-thin solvent cement
✔ Much faster drying than standard version
✔ Capillary action for tight seams
✔ Clean, near-invisible joints when used correctly
✔ Built-in brush applicator in cap

Advantages

• speeds up construction workflow

• reduces need to hold parts for long periods

• less risk of parts shifting during curing

• very clean application for precision modelling

Trade-offs

• less working time (you must align parts quickly)

• not ideal if you need long repositioning time

• requires more confident dry-fitting before use

Skill level

Intermediate to Advanced (but usable by beginners)

Best for:

• modellers comfortable with dry-fitting parts first

• builders who want faster assembly pace

• experienced kit builders doing complex assemblies

Ideal for

• aircraft fuselages and wings

• armour hulls and turret assembly

• naval ship sections

• fast, clean sub-assemblies

Summary

Tamiya Extra Thin Cement Quick Setting is a fast-curing plastic solvent glue that offers the same strong welded bond as the standard version but with significantly reduced drying time, making it ideal for efficient and precise model kit assembly.