AriTad Posted January 15, 2023 Share #1 Posted January 15, 2023 Hi, I am struggling with my first rigging for the Model Shipways Norwegian Sailing Pram and apparently I did not dilute the glue enough prior to applying the strips to the sail (staining the sail itself came out well) Is there any way to fix that? I am using Elmers Carpenter's glue diluted with water 1:1 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted January 15, 2023 Share #2 Posted January 15, 2023 If you have some scrap sail material,(I'm guessing these are cloth and not paper), put some glue on the test cloth and let it dry. Then use acetone to dissolve the clue on the test piece and to make sure it doesn't dissolve the sail if it's not cotton. Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenD Posted January 15, 2023 Share #3 Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) I'd recommend using Aleene's tacky glue, or white pva. The yellow Carpenters stuff for wood leaves noticeable color stains, even when diluted. Edited January 15, 2023 by BenD mtaylor 1 Quote Ropes of Scale.com - Rope and cable for the scale modeler. Finished builds: HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft - 1:64 - 9th century longship - Falkonet - 1:72 Current builds: HMS Snake - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Tender Avos by BenD - Master Korabel - 1:72 - 19th Century Four-Oared Yawl by BenD - Falkonet - 1:24 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AriTad Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share #4 Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) Thanks! Looks like this is a cotton fabric. I will try that and see if there is any improvement. Will definitely try the white glue option for my next build. Edited January 15, 2023 by AriTad mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaager Posted January 15, 2023 Share #5 Posted January 15, 2023 Try 91% isopropyl alcohol to remove the PVA. Then use Lineco Neutral pH Adhesive, Acid-Free PVA Formula or other bookbinders PVA. Or white PVA - very acidic, but dries clear. mtaylor and BenD 2 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...
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