glue

you can use regular model glue (e.g. Testors in the orange or blue (non-toxic) form. You can also use the solvent-type glues like Tenax-7 that actually melt the plastic. They set a lot faster, but come with a whole host of precautions. I would use those in a fume hood or spray booth that vents to the outside if you are going to use them on a regular basis.

Andrew
 
I have built large Walthers buildings as well as CPM and have used the Model Craft (Testors) in the black bottle. It has a very thin long tube that really works well.
One bottle will build almost a complete layout's worth of buildings.
 
Hi hoppercarmaker, and welcome to the Gauge. :wave:
I use lacquer thinner as a solvent glue for joining any kind of styrene, including Walthers kits. Since I also use it for thinning Floquil and other lacquer-based paints, I buy it by the gallon. Much cheaper than Testors, and it works just as well. I decant it into a Testors bottle (the one with the brush in the cap), and for very fine work, I use a suitably-sized paint brush. As with any solvent, good ventilation is a must.

Wayne
 
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