Jump to content

Recommended Posts

Rich,

 

I would say yes, and also pin them. The latter can be achieved, by a strategically placed pin under the centre of each axle, such that it is not visible from the outside. A light smear of glue on the trucks can also help. It is probably advisable to fix the guns down to prevent subsequent any movement, particularly under a deck where they can't later be reached. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I must have mis-typed..   Most of us glue the trucks to the deck and then pin much as Kester says.   I did see one, maybe back on DDM, that had a small block of wood between the carriage and the deck instead of pinned. The block was painted flat black to hide it. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I intend to use some #0 x 3/8" wood screws I purchased to secure the gun carriages to the deck on my 1:75 scale Unicorn for all the deck guns that will be inaccessible once the quarter deck is in situ. These micro screws will be out of sight on the mounted guns. I am even considering drilling the underside of the barrels and inserting a brass pin to securing them to the carriage. If any of these guns break loose,whilst further work proceeds,they would be nigh on impossible to reattach without making a complete mess working through the 10 x 10mm gun ports.

 

John

 

post-6323-0-78191100-1406687321_thumb.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Hi John, that might sound like overkill but I agree with you that a belt and suspenders approach is a good idea for something as critical as the guns.  I move my completed models a lot and like to have everything as secure as possible.

Edited by testazyk
Link to comment
Share on other sites

As well as a central pin,one trick that works well,that I learnt from Keith Julier's books,is to drag the complete carriage very lightly over abrasive paper on a flat surface.This puts a tiny flat on each wheel,you can apply a little glue to these flats and it is not visible when fitted.For some reason the carriages look better as they seem fitted rather than hovering on the surface,I can't explain why,it must be one of those tricks on the eye :D  :D

 

Kind Regards

 

Nigel

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...