I have been building model kits almost 50 years now, and I have always used tube glue. Was watching a video on a build up of a model kit, and noticed he was using Tamiya cement. I bought myself some out of curiosity-- and it truly is a time saver... it's so much easier to use... doesn't make a mess like tube glue always did because the glue kept flowing out of the tube. You dab it on with a thin brush built right into the cap- super easy to use and apply with perfect results every time. Safe to say, tube glue is a thing of the past now that I have discovered this awesome product from Tamiya. Highly recommend getting some- you won't be disappointed with how well it works!