Bob Abell | 27/07/2012 17:41:18 |
![]() 9337 forum posts 2985 photos | 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! |
Bob Abell | 27/07/2012 17:44:19 |
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Found it! |
Colin Bishop | 27/07/2012 18:22:24 |
![]() Moderator 5194 forum posts 6120 photos 421 articles | Gosh Bob, who's in there...? The Mummy Returns! Good luck with the build, we will all follow it with interest. Colin |
Bob Abell | 27/07/2012 18:47:33 |
![]() 9337 forum posts 2985 photos | 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! |
Bob Abell | 28/07/2012 05:52:21 |
![]() 9337 forum posts 2985 photos | 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
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Paul T | 28/07/2012 06:35:35 |
![]() 7340 forum posts 1229 photos 2 articles | Bob Try an epoxy like Araldite. Paul |
Bob Abell | 28/07/2012 06:44:46 |
![]() 9337 forum posts 2985 photos | 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 |
Paul T | 28/07/2012 08:12:51 |
![]() 7340 forum posts 1229 photos 2 articles | 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 |
Dave Milbourn | 28/07/2012 08:24:13 |
![]() 4025 forum posts 282 photos | Don't Graupner always recommend their Stabilit Express for joints like these? Dave M |
Bob Abell | 28/07/2012 08:31:49 |
![]() 9337 forum posts 2985 photos | 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 |
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