A-West Stainless Needle-Point Applicator Bottle - Model Railroader Magazine

I'm not trying to be contrary, but I like using glue right out of the bottle rather than having to pour MEK or whatever into another bottle, then applying it.

When I started out in this hobby, naturally, hobby shop owners handed me a tube of model airplane glue.  With this tube, you had to squeeze a small amount out on a piece of cardboard and use a toothpick to apply small amounts.  Problem is, it dries quickly and before you know it, you've used up a tube mostly on the cardboard.

I've since switched to "Model Master" liquid plastic cement available in hobby shops.  It comes with a long, needle-nose applicator that I'm real happy with.  I can apply the tiniest drop of cement right out of the bottle, right where I want it.  The trick is to let the glue come out through gravity, not squeezing the applicator.  It seems to last "forever" because there is no waste in transference.

Hope this helps.

Mondo