I've never actually built one although i do have a couple in stock to do and PVA would be my first thought. OTOH, superglue does set faster, IF you can keep it under control ( something I always find difficult).
Peter B is the expert with mdf kits.
I've never actually built one although i do have a couple in stock to do and PVA would be my first thought. OTOH, superglue does set faster, IF you can keep it under control ( something I always find difficult).
Expert.... no, experienced..... yes!
Philip and Peter, many thanks, I will stick (pun wasn't intended) with PVA, I have some craft PVA that has worked well, and because of the relatively slow setting it gives my fat fingers time to "adjust" and clamp the work.Peter Butler wrote: ↑Sat Feb 13, 2021 2:57 pmExpert.... no, experienced..... yes!
Like all simple questions there are numerous possible answers. I am a strong supporter of PVA adhesive and whenever I can I do prefer to use it. True it takes longer to set and needs to be held in position whist drying, it gives a stronger joint over its entire contact surface and is less likely to fracture if impacted. It may also help to dull the sound of hollow vehicles. I see no advantage in using waterproof PVA unless you are planning to completely seal your model both inside and out. MDF and thin plywood may be effected in humid conditions so I never use my stock in the rain and always store them in boxes.
Superglue does work very well on wooden kits and I frequently use it on kits from Jerry Irwin following his instructions on-line. It makes for quick and strong joints where mortise and tenon type fixings are located. It is also easy to remove excess adhesive by simply wiping away. A combination of the two adhesives is often the most suitable method but may take some experience to identify where to use either one.
I would not choose to use epoxy adhesive on wooden kits.
Useful tips .... do NOT use superglue to attach window glazing.
If painting overlays separately first, use 'Canopy Adhesive' to attach to the body panels.
I believe it is because canopy adhesive dries clear and is slightly flexible, so if any squeezes out of the joint it is much less visible
Thats strange Peter, the pictures all look fine to me.Peter Butler wrote: ↑Sun Mar 14, 2021 1:26 pm Good progress Jimmy. I have had to see the pictures on your bog as they do not appear on your post, only as 'image'.
Nope, still the same as they appeared yesterday.philipy wrote: ↑Sun Mar 14, 2021 1:44 pmThats strange Peter, the pictures all look fine to me.Peter Butler wrote: ↑Sun Mar 14, 2021 1:26 pm Good progress Jimmy. I have had to see the pictures on your bog as they do not appear on your post, only as 'image'.
Without wishing to get too technical, I think the reason for this will be that the images are on an unsecured site (this means without a valid 'SSL' certificate) whereas the forum is a secure site. Some people cannot see the images because their browser will not allow mixing secure and insecure elements, others have more lax security settings and won't notice a problem. The solution (where possible) is to host the images on a secure site.
Simon, you maybe correct, when I view the page in my normal browser I can see the photos, I assume due to me logged on to my website, however when I view the page in an"other" browser not associated with my website, I cannot see the images just the "image" marker. However when using a different forum that I have also posted the photos on linking to my website the photos are visible, and that site is also a secure HTTPS site.SimonWood wrote: ↑Mon Mar 15, 2021 9:46 am I am enjoying following along with this build - the interior panelling looks superb.
Without wishing to get too technical, I think the reason for this will be that the images are on an unsecured site (this means without a valid 'SSL' certificate) whereas the forum is a secure site. Some people cannot see the images because their browser will not allow mixing secure and insecure elements, others have more lax security settings and won't notice a problem. The solution (where possible) is to host the images on a secure site.
Secure URLs start with https rather than http.
Philip - perhaps you could add a line to your excellent tutorial about this?
Philp, many thanks, however after editing and posting once, that is enough for me. I spend 90% of my working day working on a computer, and try to keep my leisure time screen viewing to a minimum.philipy wrote: ↑Mon Mar 15, 2021 5:48 pm Jimmy,
The other alternative is to use a free hosting site with the necessary certification, such as Postimages .org as outlined in our "How To.." section.
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