Hroth Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 That's an idea. What glues perspex? Evidently "solvent acrylic adhesive" I think there are problems using cyanacrylate adhesives (superglue) as they cause fogging, and you'll want to have a clear finish. Googling "gluing perspex together" shows some pointers, here's a link to a US "makerzine" site with info on handling acrylic sheet. https://makezine.com/2015/10/29/skill-builder-acrylic/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboSnail Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Solvent welding it is the way to go if you want to do it properly, if you're more of a cheapskate Airfix glue also works reasonably well in my experience (it's essentially a milder version). As for sticking it to things that aren't also acrylic, UHU or epoxy work ok if you rough up the gluing surface a bit first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caley Jim Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Yes, it was 0.8 which I used, but it was a long time ago, so I'd forgotten that! Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 OK, thanks for all the information and advice. I have ordered perspex, ply and plastic weld, so with luck that will all arrive in time to build the roof next weekend. I'd like to think I could finish then! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 Yes, it was 0.8 which I used, but it was a long time ago, so I'd forgotten that! Jim Well, I think 1.5mm (4' 1/2") should be OK in 4mm scale, not that I suspect it really matters as, for inside, it's just an impression of a roof. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin S-C Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Gosh.......... Officially sanctioned sexism is alive and well in the states of the former Soviet Union. Sad to see such things in 2019. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted January 14, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 14, 2019 You don't need hob-nailed boots to give a floor a good drubbing. I came across this just now purely by chance - honest. Scary.I’ve heard of “black shirts” in the past, but black skirts? With what is almost a commisar’s star on the headgear. Plus, about 4:45 onwards, they seem to be performing the chant from Sham 69’s “If the kids”. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 Officially sanctioned sexism is alive and well in the states of the former Soviet Union. Sad to see such things in 2019. Scary. I’ve heard of “black shirts” in the past, but black skirts? With what is almost a commisar’s star on the headgear. Plus, about 4:45 onwards, they seem to be performing the chant from Sham 69’s “If the kids”. I have no idea what was going on. I stuck it for about 2 minutes, but there were another 5 to go. I find all this goose-stepping unpleasantly absurd, but mainly I was thinking that they looked to be wearing flat-soled pumps, not boots, and that all that ridiculous stamping must be hurting their feet! It caused one of the more profound reflections of my morning so far, that the modern Russian State really is pile of foul absurdist crap. Not that I've anything in principle against marching up and down ..... (it's that young Colour Sergeant Palin again!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS5D9csaySU Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sem34090 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 I'd rather go to the pictures sarge... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 I'd rather go to the pictures sarge...Seconded. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sem34090 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 You haven't got anything better to dooo?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
runs as required Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Johnny--lately as ever (several pages back): 1 As regards railways bashing through abbeys, castles, city walls etc. - for my money Berlin takes the Biscuit. Over the New Year I was astonished at the glee with which the post 1871 Prussian Empire embraced railways as an important visual element in making Berlin a technological Imperial Capital. The S-Bahn threads right across Museum Island (the equivalent of the Isle de France and Notre Dame in the Seine) and the magnificence of the old Bahnhofs such as Friedrichstrasse compared to how we were so reluctant about railway penetration into the core districts of London/Westminster south of the Euston Road. I suppose Cannon Street with its twin towers and high arched roof and the railway bridge across Ludgate Hill were the most significant intrusions. 2 I'm in the same position as James about requiring a new printer - my A3 Canon i9550 has just thrown in the towel ("ink reservoir needs draining" which is code for "I'm knackered"). I'm wondering about a colour laser as a replacement, though A3 format laser is seriously expensive. dh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagonman Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 That's an idea. What glues perspex? Chloroform. But probably not easy to come by this side of the Dark Web... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim15B Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Officially sanctioned sexism is alive and well in the states of the former Soviet Union. Sad to see such things in 2019. However, they do appear to be quite good at marching. When I joined the police I was amazed by the number of peoole who appeared able to walk but, on being asked to march, totally lost control of their arms and legs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 However, they do appear to be quite good at marching. When I joined the police I was amazed by the number of peoole who appeared able to walk but, on being asked to march, totally lost control of their arms and legs. I once had to lead a detachment on an Armistice Day parade. Arranged in a circle around the war memorial, I knew that at some point I was expected to throw up a salute, but no one had told me when. Fortunately, I had line of sight across at one other officer, in charge of the RAF cadets. When he threw one up, smartly I did the same. I confessed this to him at the reception afterwards. Rather disarmingly he said, "what, you were following me? I was following the copper opposite me!" 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams442T Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Either the Canon Pixma TS6150 or the HP Office Jet Pro 6960. The Canon is the cheaper of the two, at £80 pounds, though the more expensive of the two is only £97. Modest speeds, no ADF, and higher than average running costs are amongst it's flaws, but crisp scans and excellent print quality on all types of documents-photos, plain text, and solid colour graphics, are all amongst it's virtues. The HP Office, is a more impressive bit of kit. Featuring, as it does, decent speeds, plenty of features (including an automatic document feed) , and reasonable running costs. You pays yer money, and takes yer choice! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim15B Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 I once had to lead a detachment on an Armistice Day parade. Arranged in a circle around the war memorial, I knew that at some point I was expected to throw up a salute, but no one had told me when. Fortunately, I had line of sight across at one other officer, in charge of the RAF cadets. When he threw one up, smartly I did the same. I confessed this to him at the reception afterwards. Rather disarmingly he said, "what, you were following me? I was following the copper opposite me!" And he was probably scratching his eye. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 I’m probably on old wimp, but I find it at least mildly chilling that any nation should consider goose-stepping a relevant life-skill for girls, or indeed anyone else for that matter. But, maybe I’m misunderstanding, maybe those girls are members of some perfectly peaceable body that hands out badges for learning first-aid and the like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Annie Posted January 14, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 14, 2019 (edited) It was all those fiercely moving elbows in perfect unison that frightened me. Could cut their way through any crowd like butter they could......... Edited January 14, 2019 by Annie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 I’m probably on old wimp, but I find it at least mildly chilling that any nation should consider goose-stepping a relevant life-skill for girls, or indeed anyone else for that matter. But, maybe I’m misunderstanding, maybe those girls are members of some perfectly peaceable body that hands out badges for learning first-aid and the like. Possibly. A friend is in charge of a Brownie pack and from what I hear, its akin to herding cats. They're not much better when they move up to the Guides! Synchronised footstamping and funny body movements isn't part of the syllabus... It was all those fiercely moving elbows in perfect unison that frightened me. Could cut their way through any crowd like butter they could......... Perhaps they're training for maximum penetration on Sales days..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted January 14, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 14, 2019 It was all those fiercely moving elbows in perfect unison that frightened me. Could cut their way through any crowd like butter they could......... Put some backpacks on them, and they could visit Exhibitions! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted January 14, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 14, 2019 Perhaps they're training for maximum penetration on Sales days.....Because men don’t go shopping?Have you seen the opening scrum at Warley? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted January 14, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 14, 2019 Edwardian wanted to glue Perspex, But the choices left him perplexed. Although chloroform, Was once the norm, Its use now is suspect! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 I’m probably on old wimp, but I find it at least mildly chilling that any nation should consider goose-stepping a relevant life-skill for girls, or indeed anyone else for that matter. But, maybe I’m misunderstanding, maybe those girls are members of some perfectly peaceable body that hands out badges for learning first-aid and the like. Youth Section of the Women's Red Banner Crochet Circle? It was all those fiercely moving elbows in perfect unison that frightened me. Could cut their way through any crowd like butter they could......... Put some backpacks on them, and they could visit Exhibitions! I suspect we have touched on two distinct Menaces encountered at exhibitions. Generally I have found that it is certain men of the older generation who are so very free with their elbows at exhibitions, having honed them to a fine point over the years and reckoning that age confers immunity in the case of rude behaviour. These, I am sure, are the same people who right to Railway Modeller to complain every time they suspect someone of having fun. The back packers, the Second Menace, are generally younger and dangerously unaware of the aisle clearing blows that turning round at crowded exhibitions produces. Mind you, they probably come home and complain that they kept bumping into a fat middle-aged man with floppy hair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 1 As regards railways bashing through abbeys, castles, city walls etc. - for my money Berlin takes the Biscuit. Over the New Year I was astonished at the glee with which the post 1871 Prussian Empire embraced railways as an important visual element in making Berlin a technological Imperial Capital. The S-Bahn threads right across Museum Island (the equivalent of the Isle de France and Notre Dame in the Seine) and the magnificence of the old Bahnhofs such as Friedrichstrasse compared to how we were so reluctant about railway penetration into the core districts of London/Westminster south of the Euston Road. I suppose Cannon Street with its twin towers and high arched roof and the railway bridge across Ludgate Hill were the most significant intrusions. . dh Interior lines. It's all about interior lines! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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