Hans Engelhardt Posted October 3, 2022 Share #1 Posted October 3, 2022 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 mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaager Posted October 3, 2022 Share #2 Posted October 3, 2022 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. Hans Engelhardt and mtaylor 2 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Green Posted October 3, 2022 Share #3 Posted October 3, 2022 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. mtaylor, HardeeHarHar, Bob Cleek and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Engelhardt Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share #4 Posted October 22, 2022 Great, thank you everybody, learned something new again that I will incorporate in my next build. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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