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Although your question has been answered above, I'd like to throw in my 2¢ worth. Glues come in different viscosities from very thin (watery) to medium (like honey) to thick (like jelly) and everything in between. There is a purpose for each. Your instructions say watery so that the glue will "wick" into the joint rather than just sit there looking at you. [:D] As an example; If you put a drop of water on a paper towel you can see it soak in (wick) through the fibers expanding the size of the wet spot. If you put a drop of jello on the paper towel you'll see the mositure wick into the paper fibers but jello itself just sits there looking at you. For you project, If you use a medium or thick type of adhesive you'll end up with more on the outside of the joints than inside where it needs to be. As a scratch builder I use styrene, wood, metal, paper, cloth, foam, etc. and have a large variaty of glues. You too will build up your stockpile of glues after completing a few of these kits. As stated above, dry fit the pieces, recheck the fitting, then before making it permenant (gluing) check it once more. What you see when dry fitting is what you'll see once glued. A good fit will reduce the amount of filling needed after it is assembled. You'll always remember your first kit building adventure. Take your time and enjoy it!!
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