RCN H-class destroyer by cog - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/350 - PLASTIC

[RGL]

I’m of the opinion sone bottles just go off. I just got a ‘new’ bottle of medium CA which is thicker than off cream. I think it has just sat around in the heat for too long so going to get some from a new source as the thin stuff I also bought is just as thick. 

[cog]

Mark, yes it was clean, I do not know if it still is after my spitting fit!

 

Greg, I was afraid you might come up with that solution ... darn, just got back, and I'm put on a waiting list, because of GLUE!!!

[lmagna]

I had forgotten that the glue you are using has possibly sat around for a while waiting for you to get some time to work. If your weather has been on the warm side it could affect the glue like Greg. (It has been summer down in his neighborhood) To late to help your glue if that is the case but you might keep the new bottle in the refrigerator to make it last longer.

 

I also keep a bottle of this kind of stuff around:

https://www.amazon.com/Bob-Smith-151-Insta-Set-Accelerator/dp/B0000DD1QR/ref=asc_df_B0000DD1QR/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309816945299&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4073283092394412599&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033347&hvtargid=pla-569647234929&psc=1 

I don't use it all of the time, but sometimes it makes all the difference.

[cog]

Thanks Lou, you come up with that after I ordered my replacement bottles!!! I'll look into that for my next order. I have to order from the UK as BSI is not sold here

[Old Collingwood]

I tried Gorilla  Super Glue, but it was far to tough  (banging its chest but wouldn't squeez out of the bottle)

 

OC.

[cog]

Thanks OC, that rules out an alternative brand

[Old Collingwood]

3 minutes ago, cog said:

Thanks OC, that rules out an alternative brand

Gorilla  - banging chest ........😉

 

OC.

[RGL]

I use Zap which has always been great, just the recent batches haven’t been very medium or thin. 

Edited May 14, 2019 by RGL

[SHIPSCAT]

Hello

 

Greg is correct, I ordered two bottles of medium Zap, one was so thick it would not come out of the bottle the other one was Ok.

I sent the bad one back to the shop and they admitted it was an old bottle.

 

Jo.

[cog]

Aussie advice, now I have two advisors ... It seems that all the good stuff comes from downundah

 

maybe a silly question Mrs Cat, but what would you need Zap for on a wooden build? (just curious)

Edited May 14, 2019 by cog

[RGL]

I used Zap on my Endeavour for everything 

[cog]

Aussie glue ... Zap it while you can 

[RGL]

It’s like Gaffa tape for modellers 

[popeye the sailor]

....a rendition of a Herman's Hermits song..........  

[lmagna]

On 5/13/2019 at 12:11 PM, cog said:

BSI is not sold here

That's not a happy situation.

 

I am lucky as I have a small hobby shop not too far from my house where I can buy. I like going there because even though it's a small store, they have a large turn over of their CA glue and it always seems fairly fresh. I tend to buy the smaller bottles for the same reason unless I am doing something where I am expecting to use a larger amount.

Edited May 16, 2019 by lmagna

[cog]

Got me glue from the UK, rigged the tub, but forgot to take a picture, added some depthcharge launchies (3D print). Tomorrow I need to laquer the hull with mat varnish, add the propellors, and that should be about it ...

 

Cheers girls and boys

[Old Collingwood]

Looking mighty fine.

 

OC.

[mtaylor]

Look great Carl, though it does seem to have list to the port side.  A bit of counter flooding needed? Man the pumps?  I'll get my coat....

[cog]

Thanks for the likes, and positive comments

 

Mark, she does ... very observant as it is hard to spot ... must have taken a hit or bumped into something piercing her hull ...I'll have the command issued, but you know, it may be to darn late mate

[MESSIS]

Yes! You may be  right @mtaylor. The other time building the brass nose of my bireme made me crazy... two days long could not put two pieces together, until I put them into acetone and then it became a piece of cake.

Edited May 19, 2019 by MESSIS

[RGL]

Those throwers look great Cog. 

[cog]

Thanks, mate. I'm glad I decided to buy them afterall. Just another interesting details

[SHIPSCAT]

On 5/19/2019 at 12:59 PM, cog said:

Cheers girls and boys

Hello Carl well it took you some time but better late than never 🤣😹.

 

Jo.

[cog]

Sheila is in the house!!! With the expected result

 

Jo, as you see, just ask me kindly (Robin Hood, version with Kevin Costner)

[SHIPSCAT]

Jo is very happy with you now.

[ESF]

Carl, great job, and quick too after your injury is discounted.  Thanks for sharing.

 

Steve

[cog]

Jo, what a relief ...

 

Steve, the best is yet to come, big bronze props  ( I know, I will hardly be able to discern them from the rest of the build myself)

Edited May 21, 2019 by cog

[src]

Mighty fine work Carl, mighty fine.

thats not a list, she is rolling in heavy seas.

Sam

 

[cog]

Most kind Sam. Very much appreciated.

Because of the expert you have become after your (seasickening?) cruise - with lots of adult beverages to sustain yerself, naturally -  you must be right.

Cheers

[Piet]

Look'n mighty fine Carl.  What's next after you finish this one?

 

Cheers,