sb67 Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 12 hours ago, lezz01 said: This is what I brought Chris. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50g-Crystal-Glass-Watch-Plastic-Repair-Glue-Nozzles-21-LED-UV-Torch-Set/123014322541 I have no connection with this seller other than as a super happy customer. Kimmy started me off with a Bondic kit at Christmas, just to get me going and I found it a bit of a struggle to start with but once I realised that the issue was the rubbish light you get with Bondic, the 5 seconds they say you need to use the light for is nonsense it's more like 30 but once I got a good UV torch it worked really well. I really haven't looked back. I haven't used super glue since. Regards Lez. Is the stuff tacky at all before you set it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted March 9, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 9, 2021 8 minutes ago, sb67 said: Is the stuff tacky at all before you set it? No Steve. It remains liquid until you hit it with the light so you can wipe off the excess before you set it. If you get it on your hand you just wipe it off with a tissue. It's a bit thicker than standard super glue but not as thick as the thick gel type. It flows very well and you can build up layers, once it's fixed you can file it. I think you might even be able to machine it although I haven't tried it yet. The best thing is no more stuck fingers. As most of you know super glue was invented to stick wounds rather than sewing them during the Vietnam war so the thing it sticks best is you which isn't ideal. Super glue still as a place in my armoury but I use it very little now. A good trick to stop the cap sticking on a tube of SG is to wipe the nozzle with a steri wipe before you replace the cap. If you don't have any then I recommend them they aren't expensive and they have many uses in modeling. In fact if you are on good terms with your pharmacist you might even be able to score them for free. When a patient dies and the unused meds are returned to a pharmacy they can't be reused and have to be destroyed, even alcohol wipes, so you might be able to get your hands on a returned pack for nothing as long as you explain that they aren't for medical use. Regards Lez. 1 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 (edited) Nice bit of info there Les, thank you. I've tried so many ways to stop a super glue nozzle clogging, I just stick to using very cheap stuff now. Edited March 9, 2021 by sb67 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted March 9, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 9, 2021 9 hours ago, Rowsley17D said: I've given up on branded superglues and get a card of 6x5g tubes for 75p from our cheap and cheerful, sells everything shop in the village. That way I've usually a working tube if the top on the one I'm using is stuck. I generally try to avoid using superglue when I can which is why it’s no good by the time I come to use it. perhaps having several small tubes as suggested would be better though 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted March 9, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 9, 2021 1 hour ago, chuffinghell said: I generally try to avoid using superglue when I can which is why it’s no good by the time I come to use it. Keeping it in the fridge seems to prolong its life. 1 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schooner Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 ...but studies suggest keeping glues in fridge risks shortening the lifespan of other organisms... It may be easier to ask forgiveness than permission, but is it safer?! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted March 10, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2021 12 hours ago, St Enodoc said: Keeping it in the fridge seems to prolong its life. It will prolong the glue's life but it's no good unless you can get the top off the tube! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted March 10, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2021 37 minutes ago, Rowsley17D said: It will prolong the glue's life but it's no good unless you can get the top off the tube! I’d be more concerned about it accidentally being put on my butties for work 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 1 hour ago, chuffinghell said: I’d be more concerned about it accidentally being put on my butties for work Don't worry we'll make certain that the Coroner knows that it was accidental and not a deliberate attempt by your better half to poison you in frustration at how much time your spend on your hobby. We wouldn't want her to be accused of murder would we. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 1 hour ago, chuffinghell said: I’d be more concerned about it accidentally being put on my butties for work Accidentally. At least that's what your memsahib is going to make it look like..... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted March 10, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2021 3 hours ago, chuffinghell said: I’d be more concerned about it accidentally being put on my butties for work Misread that as butts ........... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 (edited) Don't blame yourself, all sheep have compromised forward vision. Their eyes are positioned to keep a look out for predators. Which is why you don't get any ovine newsreaders. Edited March 10, 2021 by MrWolf Typing with the back set of paws again. 1 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted March 10, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2021 16 minutes ago, NHY 581 said: Misread that as butts ........... I knew you'd get to the bottom of it. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted March 10, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2021 Just now, Mick Bonwick said: I knew you'd get to the bottom of it. Cheeky. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted March 10, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2021 24 minutes ago, MrWolf said: Don't blame yourself, all sheep have compromised forward vision. Their eyes are positioned to keep a look out for predators. Why is why you don't get any ovine newsreaders. It doesn't appear to affect their superior weathering skills though 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 32 minutes ago, chuffinghell said: It doesn't appear to affect their superior weathering skills though That's very true and doubtless born of the ability to be outside in all weathers for your entire life. But most importantly, everyone sees the world around them, but only a few can see it and make a mental note of the finer details. That is a talent which model makers develop with practice. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted March 10, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2021 5 hours ago, Winslow Boy said: Don't worry we'll make certain that the Coroner knows that it was accidental and not a deliberate attempt by your better half to poison you in frustration at how much time your spend on your hobby. We wouldn't want her to be accused of murder would we. It might come under the justifiable homicide criteria so it's all good. Regards Lez. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium figworthy Posted March 10, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 10, 2021 9 hours ago, chuffinghell said: I’d be more concerned about it accidentally being put on my butties for work It should stop them falling apart when you pick them up. Adrian 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 57xx Posted March 11, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 11, 2021 Vaseline is what you need for your superglue. Smear a bit on the nozzle and the cap will not stick to it. 1 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 57xx Posted March 11, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 11, 2021 On 08/03/2021 at 19:58, chuffinghell said: It appears to have turned out okay.....thankfully No obvious glue splodges visible Top right corner looks the same colour to me, it's just a trick of the light. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin S-C Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 On 19/08/2020 at 12:28, Harlequin said: Does this offer any inspiration? https://www.warwickshirerailways.com/gwr/gwrw2627.htm You could knock out a whole train of 'em just like the photo! Edit: Nothing is ever simple... Turns out these are actually Hydras but the basic idea would still work with Loriots in a goods train - or you could start to produce Hydras! I saw that and thought the crates were labelled "WIDGET". 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Looking at the size and shape of those crates, my guess is that they would contain something like this beastie. Some of them are probably still working. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted March 16, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 16, 2021 (edited) Well I’ve finally had an e-myther from shapeways to say my good shed has gone to the printer....I placed the order three weeks ago I just hope that the other bits I’ve made will actually fit otherwise there will be a very unhappy bunny at Warren Edited March 16, 2021 by chuffinghell 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 57xx Posted March 16, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 16, 2021 Revisiting optical delusion briefly, are squares marked A and B the same shade of grey? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted March 16, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 16, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, 57xx said: Revisiting optical delusion briefly, are squares marked A and B the same shade of grey? The draughts piece is too thick, too large in diameter and should be black or red Edited March 16, 2021 by chuffinghell 1 2 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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