Rick Pfliger Posted August 14, 2020 Share #1 Posted August 14, 2020 I am building the cannons from an old Essex kit. My guess is that the wood of the carriage has hardened with age and makes it impossible to nail into. I am thinking that I might need to glue the brass stirrups to the carriage rather than nailing them on. Wondering if you have any other suggestions? Thanks......Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted August 14, 2020 Share #2 Posted August 14, 2020 Have you tried drilling pilot holes? mtaylor 1 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted August 14, 2020 Share #3 Posted August 14, 2020 Chris is right, drill pilot holes a few thousandths smaller in diameter than the nails. Epoxy will hold up, but nailing is cleaner and a better way to go based on my experience. If the holes you drill are a tiny bit too large and the nails are not tight, a touch of Epoxy (or maybe CA) when you insert them will serve Allan mtaylor 1 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted August 14, 2020 Share #4 Posted August 14, 2020 Have you considered replacing the strips with black cardstock and just using glue? You can simulate fasteners with drops of glue that are painted. mtaylor 1 Quote Luck is just another word for good preparation. —MICHAEL ROSE Current builds: Rattlesnake (Scratch From MS Plans On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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