Hi, Subj rather states the question! I am in the final stages of adding detail to an Eric Underhill pannier and was wondering the best way to prepare it for...
Hi all, Some time ago miniature rivets and bolt heads was discussed,with a number of manufactures & retailers recommended by members of the group. I have...
Stephen For resin parts wash them in luke warm water with standard Fairy liquid or similar. Make sure the detergent has no added lanolin or the paint will ...
Bob, I have used AJ couplings on my goods stock and some locos for many years and have tried a variety of droppers and return actions. As all the goods stock...
Bob, Apolagies if this is a multiple send - Yahoo just did something on a reply I was typing I didn't expect. I was kind of expecting Tony Bennet to respond...
Steve I tried rare earth magnets too, but like all permanent magnets you can't switch them off! An electro-magnet is much better as you can command the ...
Hi Bob, Whilst unwanted uncoupling is a risk - so far this is rare. The P4 layout used these at a recent show without any unwanted uncoupling. The installation...
Cor! For someone who at one time worked on helicopters Bob - probably the least efficient machine out, if you take energy expended to output as a guide, I...
Brian Helicopters -Very efficient machines when employed within their specific regime. Just don't expect to fly fast in one! I much prefer flying in them to...
Steve, In my kits I suggest cleaning with a cream bath cleaner such as 'JIF' (or should that now be 'CIF') and warm water, and for a primer the 'Halfords' ...
Phil No problem with superglue and water. You can accelerate a joint setting by "huffing" on it. It uses the water vapour in your breath to cure. Why it ...
... I think you will find that washing up liquid like Fairy _does_ contain lanolin - that's why it keep Mummy's hands so soft! Brian Rumary, England ...
My personal feeling is that Dinghams offer the best compromise that we can expect short of hand in the sky 3 link. Did some experimentation some years ago with...
In message <JCEKIAPHCKKOAKJOLIHEAECMCOAA.dave@...>, Dave Harris <dave.harris12@...> writes ... Good thread, this. About half a dozen...
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... From your local DIY store you can buy "Sugar Soap" detergent - which specifically says on the bottle: "contains no lanolin - ideal for paint preparation". ...
Sorry Ray but I cannot agree that Dinghams are THE answer. They have a fundamental problem - vehicles have to be a set "way round". There is an acknowledged...
Bob, You and I are probably using a different superglues. I use Loctite Superglue -- used to be Superglue 3, I think. This stuff definitely doesn't like...
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... I'm not falling for this one Trevor - just because I use Dingham's and like them (remember - I said not everyone did just a couple of days ago) and I ...
I use Loctite 406 for plastics. It glues resin kits almost instantly. For everything else, metal to metal, metal to plastics, etc. I use Loctite 480. Neither...
Trevor I use ZAP superglue. It's American, available to me locally in the model aero shop and a large woodwork concern. Fourtrack also sell it as maybe ...
Beware with Sugar Soap, it may not be kind to your hands. Used strong it can take paint off woodwork!!!!!!! Eric Penn Who's father told him about it very many...
Dear all, I have put some fresh pictures on our front page, although I couldn't quite bring myself to delete Tony's picture of the Fairburn tank! By keeping...
... US modellers have sometimes found too strong uncoupling magnets a problem with KD couplers. They also have a "delayed uncoupling" feature, and there were ...
In message <003001c45ff5$aad616c0$f53770c2@tinypc>, The Woods <lodgecot@...> writes ... No hidden agenda, Roy. I was just chuffed to get a few...
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Brian and Bob, Thanks for your Superglue recommendations. I will take your advice because Loctite Superglue (3) is really not good. Incidentally, I've been...
