brightonBreezy

Hi folks, If you're on several modelling fora you will probably see this post several times - apologies! And I hope I've posted this in an acceptable group! I'm looking to canvas views (and advice) on soldering flux as there seem to be a lot of conflicting opinions and 'facts' (not sure whether the quotes are justified). There are several types of soldering that I want to do: electronics, track (on PCB), brass kits, white metal kits and, occasionally, track on plastic sleepers (e.g. turnouts). So far, it seems that for electronics, simple multi-core solder is fine, but liquid flux won't hurt (so long as it's not acid?). For all the other jobs I've had advice that I should only use liquid flux, that I can use multi-core, that I can use both, that acid flux will attack a joint unless washed and that rosin flux (as in most multi-core) can leave a film which doesn't take paint very well. Any advice gratefully received! Pete