Bill Jackson Posted July 11, 2021 Share #1 Posted July 11, 2021 Hi guys, I have a questuon about WHAT IS THE BEST GLUE TO USE ON ROPES THAT DO NOT LEAVE A RESIDUE? My last build came out OK for a 2nd timer, but I was not happy with the white spots left by glue on the ropes. I am starting another build now, and want to get it right this time. I used super glue the last time and it left a residue and shinny spots. Thanks in advance Bill thibaultron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PietFriet Posted July 11, 2021 Share #2 Posted July 11, 2021 Hi Bill, I use diluted PVA (white wood glue), minimum of 50% water and a needle applicator. One drop at the time will soak in the rope and will not leave visible traces. mikegr, mtaylor and thibaultron 3 Quote Bounty - Billing Boats Le Mirage - Corel Sultan Arab Dhow - Artesania Latina Royal Caroline - Panart (in progress) Yacht Admiralty Amsterdam - Scratch build (design completed, sourcing materials) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Jaager Posted July 11, 2021 Solution Share #3 Posted July 11, 2021 What PietFriet said, but it should probably be bookbinders pH neutral version of PVA. It is white, dries clear, and does not potentially degrade natural fibers that are vulnerable to acid. mtaylor, allanyed and thibaultron 3 Quote NRG member 45 years Current: HMS Centurion 1732 - 60-gun 4th rate - Navall Timber framing HMS Beagle 1831 refiit 10-gun brig with a small mizzen - Navall (ish) Timber framing The U.S. Ex. Ex. 1838-1842 Flying Fish 1838 pilot schooner - framed - ready for stern timbers Porpose II 1836 brigantine/brig - framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Vincennes 1825 Sloop-of-War - timbers assembled, need shaping Peacock 1828 Sloop-of -War - timbers ready for assembly Sea Gull 1838 pilot schooner - timbers ready for assembly Relief 1835 ship - timbers ready for assembly Other Portsmouth 1843 Sloop-of-War - timbers ready for assembly Le Commerce de Marseilles 1788 118 cannons - framed La Renommee 1744 Frigate - framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye2sea Posted July 11, 2021 Share #4 Posted July 11, 2021 Don't Regards thibaultron, Jaager, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Henry Laissez le bon temps rouler ! Current Build: Le Soleil Royal Completed Build: Amerigo Vespucci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Pellett Posted July 11, 2021 Share #5 Posted July 11, 2021 (edited) Lacquer type clear nail polish. Cheap, quick drying, convenient, easy to find. Does not leave a residue. CA- Ditto to popeye’s post above. Roger Edited July 11, 2021 by Roger Pellett mtaylor, popeye2sea, wefalck and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted July 11, 2021 Share #6 Posted July 11, 2021 Regarding CA on rigging, ditto on the above, don't use it. CA is helpful and for some it is preferable in some instances of a build other than rigging, but it is not a necessity anywhere. White PVA diluted as discussed above is the ticket! mtaylor, thibaultron, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 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...
dvm27 Posted July 11, 2021 Share #7 Posted July 11, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, Jaager said: What PietFriet said, but it should probably be bookbinders pH neutral version of PVA. It is white, dries clear, and does not potentially degrade natural fibers that are vulnerable to acid. What Jaeger said. I've been happy with the Lineco line of archival products for philately and will use their neutral pH white glue, diluted for rigging. Edited July 11, 2021 by dvm27 JpR62, Ryland Craze, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Jackson Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share #8 Posted July 11, 2021 Ok guys I wish I would have asked you before I started my last ship. I will follow your recommendations and use PVA (netural PH) and water. One thing is I may have been using too much. Thanks again for the advice, and please stay safe. Bill mtaylor and thibaultron 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wefalck Posted July 13, 2021 Share #9 Posted July 13, 2021 I am using either shellac or something called zapon-varnish, which is similar to nail-varnish and is used tradtionally to varnish brass and silver aginst tarnishing. It is less brittle than shellac. The great advantage of such varnish is that it can be softened with a drop of acetone, so that one kan adjust knots or the belaying. If applied somewhat diluted, it is virtually invisible. thibaultron, allanyed and mtaylor 2 1 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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