Customer Reviews

Testor Plastic Cement

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I've used this exact cement for over fifty years and it is the very best for building plastic models. I've tried the non-toxic Testors cement and after about a year, the parts start falling off. I've tried many other cements but none of them worked well. If you are building a plastic model use the right stuff. The glue stick from Testors is also very good as is the Testors liquid cement. The secret is to buy Testors products for building your models. I am also the owner of an online model store that sells products from Amazon.com and [...]. I've been in business for fourteen years in April 2010 and I've personally built over three hundred models. I know what I'm talking about and this is the glue that I really like and I have found no other that works anywhere as well. The YellowAirplane Guy.

Ah model glue. Nothing brings back memories of childhood model building like a whiff of freshly opened Testors Cement for plastic models.

Last weekend my son and I purchased a pack from a local store to build a WWII level 2 model plane kit. The glue works as I remembered, drying fairly quickly when 2 plastic pieces are pressed together. The tube has a wide mouth and you need to be careful how hard you press the sides because it can come out fast. I wish Testors would make these with a slimmer applicator tip, but it isn't a big deal. It doesn't take much to create a firm bond on the model parts and we have plenty left over for our next kit.

((I rated this 4-stars across the board - Amazon should remove the toy category ratings))

This is a classic product that I used for the first 10 years or so that I build models - age 5 to 15. I switched to Testor's Liquid cement because I could use less, better control how much went where, "wick" it between assembled parts, and it dries even faster. When Testor's Non-Toxic Liquid cement came out I switched to it and I have never looked back. If you want the best glue for plastic models, for all ages, go to

Non-Toxic Cement w/Applicator, 1oz

I stopped buying the smelly stuff, liquid or tube version, 20 years ago, and I have no regrets. The Non Toxic liquid will melt plastic as well as the smelly liquid, and both are better than the tube glue. Non-toxic liquid will make thin plastic rubbery. If you put on a lot, softened plastic will squeeze out of the joint. When it dries, the two pieces are fused together. Non-toxic liquid can be used to laminate multiple sheets of styrene as filler that will sand as smooth as the kit plastic.

For the beginner starting by themselves, Testor's stinky tube glue is an ok product if used with a LOT of ventilation! The problem with tube glue is that its thick and therefore hard to control. You wind up with blips and blobs of it visible on your model, or you wind up using too little and the joints don't hold. Unlike, say, white glue, plastic cement works by dissolving the plastic, so wiping off extra has to be done VERY quickly and VERY carefully. Sometimes its better to just leave a too-much blob and sand it off after it dries.

Back to the worker safety issue, it not only smells bad, the fumes are not good for you. If you glue more than a spot or two, you'll need to open a windo,w wide, and/or move the work outdoors. The Non-Toxic Liquid does have a fruity odor, but not the toluene / xylene stench of classic plastic glue.

Testor's Non-Toxic Plastic Cement in a tube

Non-Toxic Plastic Cement, 5/8 oz

has a poor reputation (see first review here) but after 20 years and 70+ models, I have never had a part glued with the Non-toxic Liquid fall off or a joint weaken.

Bill Abbott

I use this to put together some miniature gaming models, and so far it has held up perfectly. My only gripe is that the plastic cement does not evenly flow out of the tube. For the longest time the glue will not come out, and then it will explode out in a large glob. The consistency is right, and I'm not squeezing the tube too hard, it just appears to be an issue with how the tube is designed. If you're dealing with any fine detail work, make sure to use a separate applicator or have something handy to clean up the excess plastic cement.

Testors tube glue has been around forever, and pretty much anybody who has built a model kit has used this glue. It can get messy, but Testors model cement is still an excellent choice for basic kit assembly. Use it sparingly, and scrape any paint or chrome plating from glue joints. Used correctly it works great. Super glue has its uses in kit building, but general assembly is not it. Highly recommended!

Working on my first model - a Visible Woman. This was just the right size and amount for this project. I'm no expert but it seems to be doing its job.

I ordered 4 tubes of the Testors model cement. My brother needed alot for a huge model he bought. He is only 1/4 way through the model and is almost done with the second tube. He said most of the glue is dried up, now I see why I was able to purchase it so cheap.

The title is pretty self-explanatory; this product just simply doesn't do what it claims to be able to do. Do yourself a favor and spend an extra couple of bucks on the more expensive stuff. You'll be glad you did.