Introducing Fineline Applicators -- Handy dispenser for liquids

[Chillyb1]

I found these recently and immediately bought several because I think they solve a problem I've encountered often: How to apply fluids precisely in both location and quantity. I now have one loaded with Tamiya's thin liquid cement, one with Testors's white glue, and one with a home-mixed black wash.

[chunkypeanutbutter]

I can't remember what the brand is that I have. These things work magic.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Interesting possibilities. Thanks for the heads-up.

[Miatatom]

Here's the solution I came up with. I've been using it for about 1 1/2 years and it works great.

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=77637

[Cato]

I found these recently and immediately bought several because I think they solve a problem I've encountered often: How to apply fluids precisely in both location and quantity. I now have one loaded with Tamiya's thin liquid cement, one with Testors's white glue, and one with a home-mixed black wash.

Will it work with thin CA or clog the tip?

[Chillyb1]

Will it work with thin CA or clog the tip?

I should have mentioned this in the original post:

[afx]

Where did you find them? I really like FlexiFile's "Touch-N-Flow" applicator which is a very similar concept.

[Cato]

I should have mentioned this in the original post:

Thank you Curtis; I see what it claims but wondered if anyone has actually tried CA in it.

My experience with the CA containers is that they get solid if left uncovered even a few minutes on the bench.

I fear that thin needle tip will do the same.

[guitarsam326]

I used CA in it and I clogged up and the tip of the cap got stuck inside the tube and it broke. this was after using it about 4-5 days, I liked it at first too, but I wont be buying another one.

Edited January 4, 2015 by guitarsam326

[pharr7226]

You could use it for CA Kicker. I don't like spraying the Kicker because I don't want to inhale it. I generally put a drop above the glue joint and let gravity pull it down over the CA. These bottles would work well the the gravity method of applying CA Kicker.

[Darren B]

nice!!!

[William S.]

Hobby lobby has them. NOT good for CA glue. Very useful for other glues or washes.

[Jantrix]

Interesting possibilities. Thanks for the heads-up.

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[Miatatom]

You could use it for CA Kicker. I don't like spraying the Kicker because I don't want to inhale it. I generally put a drop above the glue joint and let gravity pull it down over the CA. These bottles would work well the the gravity method of applying CA Kicker.

I bought one today from HL. Used the 40% off coupon, as always. Got home and put some kicker in it and noticed that when the bottle is inverted, the kicker drip out without pressure on the bottle. Probably still better than applying drops with an improvised dropper or spraying.

[Chillyb1]

I bought one today from HL. Used the 40% off coupon, as always. Got home and put some kicker in it and noticed that when the bottle is inverted, the kicker drip out without pressure on the bottle. Probably still better than applying drops with an improvised dropper or spraying.

Did you get the fine tip one? I tried using Tamiya thin liquid glue in one and had the same problem you mention. For slightly less viscous glue the thing works fine.

[Miatatom]

Did you get the fine tip one? I tried using Tamiya thin liquid glue in one and had the same problem you mention. For slightly less viscous glue the thing works fine.

Yes, it's the fine tip.

[Miatatom]

Works much better if you only fill the bottle about 1/4 full.