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baribeaujm

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  1. To add to the discussion, I have used both PVA and CA in my model building for the last 12 years. I first used PVA for planking, which I found challenging. It could be messy, it requires clamping, especially at the bow and stern. About six years ago, I switch to CA for planking, following Chuck;s method. I find CA a lot easier to use and the resulting plankling a lot more satisfactory. You can get very thight joints with CA without use of clamps. There is no need to apply glue to the edges, minimizing glue stains. It is also a lot more forgiving at the bow and stern. If your plank bending is not perfect. Just hold the plank in the correct position for a few seconds until the glue sets. I first used BSI products but recently switched to Gorilla gel. I really like the latter product and found it performed just as well as BSI. The gel gives you a few seconds to adjust pieces, it alo minimizes splills and stains. The glue dispenser is also very well designed. The spout never clogs, which I found could be a problem with BSI bottles. Jean-Marc
  2. I join the voice of others congratulating you for completing the project. What a spendid model and how fun it is to build it! Your ability to come up with creative solutions at difficult and critical parts of the build is quite remarkable. I still have many months (years?) in front of me to reach the finish line. Hopefully, in time to embark on a new journey with your forthcoming POF project. Kudos again. Jean-Marc
  3. One end of the wire in the vise the other in the mandrel of your hand drill. Give it a quick spin (5-10 turns). The wire will become perfectly straight. This also affects the micro-crystalline structure of the wire making it a lot more rigid. Jean-Marc
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