Deano747

This was recommended in another thread on here (but I can't remember which one!) As I understand it, and anyone please correct me, it was developed as an alternative to the 70deg solder and doesn't contain the nasty stuff that the 70 has if it is heated too high. Hence the requirement for separate tips for 70deg. I have only recently started using it for white metal to brass but it will do white metal to white metal. It isn't a gap filler like 70deg and the other drawback is the higher temp iron tip required so to be used with caution on smaller w/m parts. I still use 70deg for these! I use Carrs yellow flux for just about everything and it works fine with the 100deg. (Although I've started using HBO Z60 for brass work and haven't tried this with 100deg yet!) Cleanliness of the mating surfaces being of utmost importance, as always! Available from C&L Finescale, £7.50/ packet. (No connection, just a happy customer!) Regards, Deano. Edit Spelling!!

Quote jrg1 from above - "As an aside, I have noticed that 70 soldered joints seem to be brittle, and a knock can cause the joint to fail.." Can I assume you haven't tried the Carrs 100c solder? No tinning of the brass required, flows well and forms a good solid joint. Regards, Deano.

Look forward to seeing the 9F! Build thread?? Regards, Deano.

That is an outstanding work of art!! Where is the 'WOW' button?! Regards, Deano.

Excellent weathering on the wagons, and the track work is looking effective! Regards, Deano.

Very true Peter. The card also protects any etched detail such as rivets or boiler bands! Regards, Deano.

WOW!!! It's enormous!!! Regards, Deano.

I have the Axminster SC2 Mini lathe and the SX2 Mill. Obviously not huge machines but they do everything I need, especially for aero modelling use. They are in my garage, but tempted to get the Proxxon MF70, like Simond, for my indoor workshop. Regards, Deano.

Some interesting wagons, George. That stone viaduct is a work of art!! Regards, Deano.

.....and what an excellent example too!! (Dozens will appear now?! ) Regards, Deano.

Coming along nicely, Peter. The Dukedog looks good in black; not often seen! Regards, Deano.

A bit too early for Wetherspoons though?! Regards, Deano.

Some serious building going on there, Steve?!! .....and some lovely rolling stock too!! Regards, Deano.

It's coming along nicely, David. Enjoy the lovely cold UK weather! Regards, Deano.

.....and to very good effect. Looks excellent George!! Regards, Deano.

I was wondering the same, so thanks Sandy! Regards, Deano.

Excellent work on the signal box!! I like the flat screen TV on the wall!!! Regards, Deano

Yet another need for the "WOW" button!!! Regards, Deano.

Wishing you all the best, and hope you're on your feet again soon!! Regards, Deano.

Come and join the dark side!!! Regards, Deano.

Congratulations!! Well deserved Rob! I've followed your thread and there's some fantastic work gone on!! Regards, Deano.

Excellent work!! I dont suppose you loan her out?? Regards, Deano

Looks very realistic, great work! I like the stains on a couple of the seats. Nice touch! Regards, Deano.

If that is the case, then most of my Fairburn 2-6-4t needs replacing!!! Regards, Deano.

George, Andy Lime mortar was used a lot in construction with softer materials such as stone, and was very pale grey in colour, whereas cement was used with harder materials such as brick and granite, and had the creamier colour. As you quite rightly mention George, they both would have discoloured with age but lime mortar tends to leave some white deposit over the stonework. At the end of the day, its your choice, and whichever you choose, I'm sure you'll work your magic and it will look convincing! Regards, Deano. Edit ....and of course sand comes in different colours depending on where it comes from, which of course can also affect the colour!!