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glbarlow got a reaction from Canute in What is CA glue and how does it work?
More methods and practices. Other than planking when I use just the applicator 90% of the time I need no more CA than I apply with a straight pin lifting the glue from a little puddle on the paper.
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glbarlow got a reaction from JpR62 in What is CA glue and how does it work?
More methods and practices. Other than planking when I use just the applicator 90% of the time I need no more CA than I apply with a straight pin lifting the glue from a little puddle on the paper.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Ryland Craze in What is CA glue and how does it work?
My oldest model (20 years) and several after it are planked with walnut using CA, they are fine. Again I think this an issue of quality and viscosity of the glue used in your tests.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Ryland Craze in What is CA glue and how does it work?
This doesn’t happen.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Ryland Craze in What is CA glue and how does it work?
Just for balance, many experienced modelers will recommend using it. It’s all about experience, practice, and the use of a quality product. I agree with James, those so against using it are old school, more power to them.
I appreciate your effort testing it but as Greg noted I wonder if you were using an inferior grade (all CA is not the same), a thin viscosity, or both in your tests. If one is over applying it that much they probably shouldn’t use it.
As others noted acetone, not isopropyl alcohol, releases the bond.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Ryland Craze in What is CA glue and how does it work?
Glad to see so many using the medium CA from Bob Smith Industries as I have for years now. My oldest model is 2008, the CA is just as strong now as it was then, there are zero issues, it was done almost exclusively with CA. While I now do use Tite-bond and PVA for certain applications I am more than confident using CA.
All my models are planked with CA, including my single planked, unpainted, Cheerful and Winchelsea with no visible glue stain. I’ve never had the problems with running, cracking, or discoloring described by some. I also have no issue with oder, perhaps because I keep it in a syringe applicator, never an open bottle.
One application I use it exclusively is with rigging. As Chuck noted it takes very little. I apply it by dipping the tip of a common straight pin in a little puddle I place on a piece of standard printer paper cut into 4 inch squares (I create new tiny puddles frequently and replace the paper when it’s covered). It takes no more than placing the tip of that pin to lock a seizing or knot in place. Base on my current experience it will still be there for at least the next 20 years.
There are so MANY MANY strings in this forum on this topic, funny thing is it’s a lot of the same people commenting, including me. Bottom line as always is use what you’re comfortable using. My comfort is using CA. I do wonder though, is there a string that questions the use of PVA…
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glbarlow got a reaction from JohnOz in What is CA glue and how does it work?
Glad to see so many using the medium CA from Bob Smith Industries as I have for years now. My oldest model is 2008, the CA is just as strong now as it was then, there are zero issues, it was done almost exclusively with CA. While I now do use Tite-bond and PVA for certain applications I am more than confident using CA.
All my models are planked with CA, including my single planked, unpainted, Cheerful and Winchelsea with no visible glue stain. I’ve never had the problems with running, cracking, or discoloring described by some. I also have no issue with oder, perhaps because I keep it in a syringe applicator, never an open bottle.
One application I use it exclusively is with rigging. As Chuck noted it takes very little. I apply it by dipping the tip of a common straight pin in a little puddle I place on a piece of standard printer paper cut into 4 inch squares (I create new tiny puddles frequently and replace the paper when it’s covered). It takes no more than placing the tip of that pin to lock a seizing or knot in place. Base on my current experience it will still be there for at least the next 20 years.
There are so MANY MANY strings in this forum on this topic, funny thing is it’s a lot of the same people commenting, including me. Bottom line as always is use what you’re comfortable using. My comfort is using CA. I do wonder though, is there a string that questions the use of PVA…
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glbarlow got a reaction from Gregory in What is CA glue and how does it work?
My oldest model (20 years) and several after it are planked with walnut using CA, they are fine. Again I think this an issue of quality and viscosity of the glue used in your tests.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Saburo in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by niwotwill - Syren Ship Model Company - scale 1:48
The sills may be three angles, it’s a lot to account for but fun when you figure it out.. One trick is to measure the width of the bottom sill up next to former to keep from pushing the bulkheads out of alignment.
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glbarlow reacted to Gregory in What is CA glue and how does it work?
Thanks for the hard work. very interesting..
It looks like you used some very thin CA. I mostly use some stuff called medium gap filling from BobSmith industries.
I mentioned in another discussion how I threw away a lot of stuff before I found the stuff I use.
I was trying to fill out an order at ModelExpo to get free shipping, and I ordered their house label CA.
Turns out it was re-labeled BobSmith Industries, and I haven't used anything else sense with any satisfaction.
I'm sure there is other good stuff out there, but I have no further need to experiment.
It doesn't spread out like your last examples on wood.
The only time it leaks out from under the edge is when I use too much. It took me a long time to get used to how little it takes
I have used it on pear, cherry, boxwood, walnut, mahogany and others.
When I get visible residue, I use acetone on q-tip, stroking it several times, and it virtually disappears, even after it cures.
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glbarlow reacted to James H in What is CA glue and how does it work?
I use CA gel to do second planking and never had any issue whatsoever. Just use it sparingly and don't get clumsy with it.
For some, it's almost like they don't like using a 'new fangled glue' and want to stick to the old stuff. Fair play, but there can be elements of snobbishness from those quarters too. Many other glues also create a chemical bond, so what's the problem? Should I boil down animal bones to make my own glue and use that instead?
In the end, use whatever works for you.
By the way, nice first post on CA. An excellent read.
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glbarlow got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by woodartist - 1:48
Those headrails sure were fun.
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glbarlow got a reaction from woodartist in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by woodartist - 1:48
Those headrails sure were fun.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Saburo in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by niwotwill - Syren Ship Model Company - scale 1:48
I used this same Amati clamp throughout my build, and other builds, without any problem.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Saburo in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by niwotwill - Syren Ship Model Company - scale 1:48
I like your choice of red, Cheerful is go RED or go home and you’ve gone RED! Nice work on some tricky steps. They don’t look like much but I know how hard they are to get right. Every step done right now pays dividends later. Your fairing looks really good.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Saburo in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by niwotwill - Syren Ship Model Company - scale 1:48
You’ll want to repair the top of the port with a piece of wood cut to fit and sand it back flush. That port as you see it is as it will look finished with only the cap rail on top. So you need to fill the gap now while it’s easy. (I did the same thing). It will be painted so it doesn’t have to match color.
you’re making great progress! The fairing looks excellent.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Canute in Syren Ship Model Company News, Updates and Info.....(part 2)
That’s s quite some interesting software
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glbarlow got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Syren Ship Model Company News, Updates and Info.....(part 2)
That’s s quite some interesting software
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glbarlow got a reaction from thibaultron in Syren Ship Model Company News, Updates and Info.....(part 2)
That’s s quite some interesting software
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glbarlow got a reaction from hollowneck in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
Congratulations Chris. Such a big step forward in growing your business.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Canute in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
Congratulations Chris. Such a big step forward in growing your business.
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glbarlow got a reaction from thibaultron in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
Congratulations Chris. Such a big step forward in growing your business.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Nirvana in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
Congratulations Chris. Such a big step forward in growing your business.
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