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Bob Abell
#1 Posted : 10 December 2012 09:38:02

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Having a real struggle, planking the launch!

Tried a new method of holding the planks in place, but still retaining fine adjustment!

Cut a plastic bag into 1/2" wide strips and use them to secure the planks. The secured planks can be prodded into position nicely through the clear plastic

Apply glue with a brush, to areas not covered by the plastic, initially, then gradually finish off in stages

Bob
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#2 Posted : 10 December 2012 09:49:22

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Why not use superglue?
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#3 Posted : 10 December 2012 09:52:39

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The fumes from Superglue gives me a rash!

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#4 Posted : 10 December 2012 09:58:23

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Maybe try an organic vapour mask such as that from 3M
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#5 Posted : 10 December 2012 20:21:31

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hi bob if you have alergic reaction try mini clothes pegs there only very small and used in card makeing circles i tried them on mine and they seem to work ok i dont like super glue myself you can get them from ebay or most craft shops its just a thought for you
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Like I am some expert (not) but why not try the old fashioned way of pins.

I purchased some quite fine dress making pins from wilco. Cheap as anything and they work.

In most cases I believe these launches will be painted so pin holes should not be a problem.

Absolutly hate superglued and most things artificial.

The wilco pins are from that rack that sells the trouser turn up iron on tape; tape measures and various other "interesting " items.

Hope this might help but with so many other excellent hints and tips on this site sure you will find something that works for you.

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Tony
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