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  1. Alex K
    Hey everyone, I could really use some help figuring out how to get my deck to stick to the hull of my Cutty Sark (Mini Mamoli). This is my first model ship and I am still learning terminology and even the names of the materials. Please bear with me. The hull is "PLA plastic with wood particles" and the deck is a paper-thin sheet/card of wood (<1mm). Cabins are made of thicker wood: ~2mm The instructions said simply to glue the deck to the hull so I used PVA glue to bond the deck and the hull but instead of adhering, the deck curled up and decided that it would not stick to anything. I have a few cyanoacrylate glues of different viscosities that I have not tried. I've since flattened the sheet of wood. I used a bit of the deck sprue which successfully adhered to the cabin sprue with PVA so it can work. It just didn't like the hull for some reason. Too much glue? Am I even using the correct type? Any suggestions? Appreciate the help -Alex IMG_4572.HEIC IMG_4574.HEIC IMG_4573.HEIC
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    Cheers for the warm welcome guys :) -Alex
  3. Alex K
    Thanks Glen! I could recommend a couple of lagers. Personally I really miss some of the nice TX whiskeys I tried when I was travelling there and back (though I don't remember the names anymore). Beautiful part of the country. Big Bend is one of my favourite spots. -Alex
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    Hey Steven, I'm currently in Cremorne, and before that I had just moved to Neutral Bay from a little further west. I haven't been out to Ballarat yet. Should be a nice drive the next time there's a long weekend. -Alex
  5. Alex K
    Gday everyone, I’m not exactly new to the world of miniatures (normally plastic and resin) but have never tried model ships. I’ve just picked up my first one. A 1:250 Cutty Sark by Mini Mamoli. As someone who lives by the harbour in Sydney, Australia, I find it strange I haven’t got more experience on or around ships but this model seems to be a nice start to the hobby and maybe more. Looking forward to sharing the hobby with you all. -Alex

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