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KevinWalsh wrote:After reading this and after due consideration I think once I get to the planking stage of my build I will remove the pins after the glue is completely dry and fill the holes with a mix of fine sawdust and dilute PVA adhesive, wait for this to dry and then sand it flush with the planks. I reckon this might avoid paint seepage holes, however I could be wrong and creating more work for myself (so what's new my brain cries).
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Kev Hi Kev, Another option would be to use pushpins like the type used for notice boards to hold the planks in place until set, that way you could do away with the brass pins and not have to fill in later? Regards, Tom
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from what ive seen on this forum was the use of bulldog clips
a very clever way to hold planks safely and without the need to fill in later im sorry i cant remember on what thread it was but im sure someone will post it soon
Alan
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Hi Colin, those clips you used, I gather you have, canibilised one clip to make two...have I got that right mate?  Much obliged...  Current Builds: Deagostini HMS Victory: Deagostini HMS Sovereign of the seas. Completed Builds: Del Prado: HMAS Bounty: Hachette: RMS Titanic: Del Prado: Cutty Sark...
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Thats right, 2 clip make one.
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Thanks Colin, because I was hunting high and low for those particular clips including ages in the cavernous Staples warehouse but nothing looked like your clips...I was in my local hardware store where he was selling those clips for 10p each...I had to ask you first before I bought any of them and started vandalising them  ...thanks again mate, your a gem...  Current Builds: Deagostini HMS Victory: Deagostini HMS Sovereign of the seas. Completed Builds: Del Prado: HMAS Bounty: Hachette: RMS Titanic: Del Prado: Cutty Sark...
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thomasmoult wrote:KevinWalsh wrote:After reading this and after due consideration I think once I get to the planking stage of my build I will remove the pins after the glue is completely dry and fill the holes with a mix of fine sawdust and dilute PVA adhesive, wait for this to dry and then sand it flush with the planks. I reckon this might avoid paint seepage holes, however I could be wrong and creating more work for myself (so what's new my brain cries).
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Kev Hi Kev, Another option would be to use pushpins like the type used for notice boards to hold the planks in place until set, that way you could do away with the brass pins and not have to fill in later? Regards, Tom Hi Tom, I did consider that option briefly, but in my experience those pushpins bend very easily. Also I think the slight difference in texture and appearance (such as it will be) will give the impression of the nails used in the planking in the real ship, then again I might just be deluding myself Kev
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Hi Magpie,
Question for you. What is 'Alphatic glue' and where can we purchase it?
I'm going for a natural finish and would prefer not to use the pins.
Thanks
daffy09
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