Best glue/solvent for Perry plastics

[Curassier]

Have tried some of the more "sophisticated" solvents used in plastic modelling and made a bit of a mess.
What do you guys recommend for assembling Perry plastic miniatures ? Many thanks.
JM

[Silent Invader]

Revell Contacta Professional (with the needle applicator) works just fine

https://www.revell.de/out/pictures/master/product/1/39604.jpg

[2010sunburst]

+1 on Revell Contacta.  It also has gap filling properties so aids in disguising joints.  Solvents like EVA and Tamiya extra thin will work, but are not the best for this application.  Don’t use superglue, it doesn’t produce anywhere near a strong enough bond. 

[FreakyFenton]

Revell Contacta Professional (with the needle applicator) works just fine

https://www.revell.de/out/pictures/master/product/1/39604.jpg

+1 Have used Revell with great results. Tamiya Extra thin to hide sprue/flashing/mold residue marks after a scrape with citadel's scraping tool. But Revell would also work for that to an extent.

[dadlamassu]

I also have used Revell Contacta with great results.  Also during lockdown when my Contacta ran out I found Humbrol Precision and standard Humbrol Polystyrene Cement just as good though the latter is a bit more difficult to use on small parts but does have excellent gap filling properties.

[sultanbev]

Any polysteyrene cement is fine. Or "Airfix glue" as we used to call it.

[fred]

I tend to use Tamiya plastic cement, mainly as it comes in a handy bottle with a brush. So much easier to use than the old school airfix glue in a tube.

[Curassier]

Mine of information.
Many thanks all !
JM

[Emir of Askaristan]

Humbrol liquid poly with the jar and brush for me...never had any problem with it and used it on Perry and Wargames Atlantic Afghans and some GW bits without any issues this weekend.

[Captain Blood]

Revell Contacta. I’ve put together getting on for 1000 assorted 28mm plastics, mainly Perry, and have used the Revell product all the way. The needle dispenser is a winner. And the Revell liquid poly cement is also an ace smoother away of mould lines and stray plastic crumbs, and concealer of joins. Highly recommended.

[Sir_Theo]

Revell Contacta. I’ve put together getting on for 1000 assorted 28mm plastics, mainly Perry, and have used the Revell product all the way. The needle dispenser is a winner. And the Revell liquid poly cement is also an ace smoother away of mould lines and stray plastic crumbs, and concealer of joins. Highly recommended.

+1 for Revell Contacta

I got put onto this a year or so ago by a friend and its a game changer. As you say the needle dispenser is the difference, gives you loads of precision and the fact you can clear a blockage in seconds with a lighter or match by warming the needle is fantastic.

[sepoy1857]

I use Mr. Cement Deluxe. Any good hobby shop/model shop will have it. I used Revel for several years and wasn't happy with it. 

[NickNascati]

Testors has always served me well.

[Moriarty]

Hum roll Poly Cement in the tube. ‘Wasted’ years of application has brought about a certain adroitness of application :-)

[fred]

What is very clear from this thread is that while brand and applicator style varies everyone is using plastic cement for plastic kits. And this is a good thing it gives a much better bond than super glue.