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I am a newby and this is my first post.  Came across a topic regarding dust on rigging when using bees wax.  I was "instructed" by my boss that I am resposible to dust and clean my ships. As a result I build a container out of 4.5mm clear acrylic.  With models we work with glue and measurements are also part of that. I purchased the clear acrylic precut and then used masking tape to hold it in place to apply the glue.  Problem solved.

Cheers

Hans

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Hans,

 

It is probably prudent if the chamber holding a model not be tightly sealed.  

Consider making provision for the chamber to "breathe"  yet sort of sequester any dust floating in the air.

Glass wool may help as well as discouraging any small spiders from entering.

PVA and I think some species of wood outgas acetic acid.

NRG member 50 years

 

Current:  

NMS

HMS Ajax 1767 - 74-gun 3rd rate - 1:192 POF exploration - works but too intense -no margin for error

HMS Centurion 1732 - 60-gun 4th rate - POF Navall Timber framing

HMS Beagle 1831 refiit  10-gun brig with a small mizzen - POF Navall (ish) Timber framing

The U.S. Ex. Ex. 1838-1842
Flying Fish 1838  pilot schooner - POF framed - ready for stern timbers
Porpose II  1836  brigantine/brig - POF framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers
Vincennes  1825  Sloop-of-War  - POF timbers assembled, need shaping
Peacock  1828  Sloop-of -War  - POF timbers ready for assembly
Sea Gull  1838  pilot schooner - POF timbers ready for assembly
Relief  1835 packet hull USN ship - POF timbers ready for assembly

Other

Portsmouth  1843  Sloop-of-War  - POF timbers ready for assembly
Le Commerce de Marseilles  1788   118 cannons - POF framed

La Renommee 1744 Frigate - POF framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers

 

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To be brief:

 

All woods outgas acetic acid fumes.  The normal process of organic decay produces it.  Oak and bass wood are at the top of the list.

 

All PVA wood glues outgas the same fumes as does common acrylic.

 

All nut/seed finishing oils do the same. 

 

Ventilation is a must for enclosed displays.

 

Display cabinets with glass or special, non-outgassing acrylic glazing are to be preferred.

 

The only glue that does not outgas acetic acid fumes and is strong enough for assemblies is hide glue.  The only finish that is safe is shellac. 

 

For items kept in storage, museums have resorted to powder-coated steel.  

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