Project Glasgow

After a lapse of about two years, and endless encouragement from my model boating friends, I`ve finally decided to build the Graupner PS Glasgow.......And I like paddlers

I needed something to occupy my mind over the next few months.

The first picture, as a bit of fun, shows the parcel outside the front door, delivered this morning......And I like parcels too!

This will not be a blow by blow description, just work in progress reports every now and then....or if something needs a discussion etc

Oooops! The PC is having a senior moment, or I am!...... can`t find the picture!

Found it!

Gosh Bob, who's in there...? The Mummy Returns!

Good luck with the build, we will all follow it with interest.

Colin

Thank you, Colin

Now then, what`s in the box?

I was very pleased with the contents and the very neat packaging and consider this a fine start!......Pity I didn`t order the various glues required!

The feathering paddle wheels look interesting!

I love tricky mechanisms!

Can anyone recommend a reliable glue for bonding wood to ABS, please?

Reading all the horror stories on the subject, I'm tempted to use PVA with a well scuffed surface?

Bob

Bob

Try an epoxy like Araldite.

Paul

Hello Paul

i would have said that, but elsewhere, they say it doesn't work too well?

Hence the question

We'll wait for a few more suggestions

Bob

Bob

Araldite has never let me down but if you are worried about failure you could use a construction grade two pack system such as Hilti or Loctite (expensive but very effective)

For myself if Araldite wont hold a joint I either revert to a mechanical fixing or redesign the joint.

Its nice to see you building again and I am looking forward to the progress reports. Have you chosen an engine yet and if not can I put a vote in for steam then we can see what a true engineer can do with bits of metal.

Paul

Don't Graupner always recommend their Stabilit Express for joints like these?

Dave M

Thanks Dave

Yes they do!

Only just spotted that in the miniscule instructions.....With a magnifying glass!

I`ve never heard of that glue, so assumed it was only available in Germany, like I said earlier.....Should have ordered it with the kit!

Bob