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I need to take off the stern, bracing pieces and last 2 ribs from my model.
Is steaming the best way? Any tips on the best way to do it?
Also, I use the blue evo stik glue which is labelled as weatherproof. Does this mean water will not loosen it?
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Hi RobT, I used a small steamer used for cleaning kitchen/bathroom surfaces to remove 10 layers of planking from my hull and found it worked very well. The steam softens the glue rather than melts it so care is needed when removing the part in question. Allow the parts to dry before re-using- Good luck and I hope this helps CMB 
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I have ended up ordering a back issue. I don't know how you guys do it, but mine just wouldn't budge 
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rob why don't you try a different glue? I use aliphatic glue from cmb,it can be moved by soaking or steamed,any weatherproof glue should mean waterproof so the answers there. Current builds: SotS, USS Consitution, San Felipe, D51 loco, HMS Surprise, RB7, Arab Dhow, Jotika HMS Victory Completed builds: HMS Pickel, Thermopylae, Mississipi river boat, Mary Rose, Cutty Sark, San Francisco II, HMS Victory x5, Titanic Lifeboat, Panart HMS Victory Launch, Hachette Titanic, Virginia Schooner, Endeavour Longboat. http://www.model-space.com/gb/
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I agree with Karl, you need to be using a Wood glue, either Aliphatic(Yellow Glue) or PVA(White Glue). Firstly they are very safe to use with no unpleasant fumes, which is important when you are going to be doing a lot of Gluing (which we are!). Secondly any excess can be wiped off with a damp cloth and thirdly they can be sanded easily unlike the rubberized all purpose glues. Aliphatic for me is the best, as it has a faster grab and sands down very well, although it can leave a very pale yellow stain on very light woods if too much is used. Best of all, as Karl says, is that 'in extremis' they can be disassembled.
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Could always try and just cut it away, though i dont mean the wooden part just where it connects from the glue. Processing - Progressing
Previous builds: HMS Victory
Current build: HMS Sovereign of the seas
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i have to agree with andy and karl, wood glue is the best way to go. you don't have to buy expensive glues, places like wicks sell great wood glues, and you don't have to spend a fortune. Come on you Jimmies
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I am using evo stik wood adhesive. Problem is I am using the blue one which is weatherproof, so it's obviously water resistant.
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Sorry Rob, I've got some All Purpose Evo Stick in a blue tube. So I thought that was what you were talking about. PVA will soften with heat so you could try a hair dryer or steam.
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