Jordan
Mid-Western Thunderer
Oi..!! ....and I didn't even get chance say hello, either!! Saw your buildings 'for real', but yes you were always talking when I went past.
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Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
Oi..!! ....and I didn't even get chance say hello, either!! Saw your buildings 'for real', but yes you were always talking when I went past.
There were a few folk that waved as they walked past, was one you? Apologies but all three punters seats were often filled.
Was a bit weird because for the first hour nobody dropped by to talk, whereas the loco related demonstrators either side of me were busy. I did start to think that the chap doing non-loco stuff was going to be ignored, but no it became a constant stream of people for most of the day.
My thanks to Simon and Dan at one point for holding the fort whilst I got a cuppa, and visited the little boys room . That is the tricky aspect about solo demos, getting away to get food and drink etc...
timbowales
Western Thunderer
Didn't you know, demonstrators are supposed to be superhumans, surviving without Personal Needs Breaks or sustenance
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
nice to meet you Chris, fantastic modelling, i did notice the pannier next to you
Ken
Nooooooooo
Ian@StEnochs
Western Thunderer
Good to see your work in the flesh. It did not disapoint!
Ian.
Ian.
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
Thank you Ian. Had loads of really good compliments about the buildings, quite heartwarming.
Graham Bustin
Active Member
It was nice to meet yesterday, thanks for the chat and the tips. I have bought the Mek alternative you suggested to try.
Severn Valley today, nice to have some steam in the lungs.
Graham
Severn Valley today, nice to have some steam in the lungs.
Graham
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
No problem Graham, I suspect there were a few traders that did well selling solvent, plasticard and Tamiya scriber equivalents!
Post up on WT what you make, and always happy to answer questions.
Graham Bustin
Active Member
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
Hi Julian, good to meet you too and have a chat.
Lancastrian
Western Thunderer
Chris,
It was good to meet you as well. As I mentioned, I've been following your work here on WT, and it was nice to see examples "in the flesh".
It was good to meet you as well. As I mentioned, I've been following your work here on WT, and it was nice to see examples "in the flesh".
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
Thank you. I finished the weekend quite tired from all the talking. Didn't get a huge amount done on the signal box, but never expect to when demonstrating. Finished the weekend quite enthused after all the fantastic comments and the number of folk saying they followed the thread. Cheers all!
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
If we're talking plasticard constructions, then there's three I use...
Most often used for the big structural bits is MEK. Most bottles/brands seem to be about the same but Slaters Mek Pak isn't what it used to be and the last bottle I had smelled horrible.
For thin plasticard, laminations and situations where you need some time to position things (like roof tiles) I use Limonene. This is a much less aggressive solvent and smells of lemons.
The third is Butanol which I use for ABS plastics. Seems harsher and more aggressive than MEK.
Hope that helps.
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
Yes, EMA Plastic Weld is stronger than Mekpak.
I used to use nothing but Slater's Mekpak but now don't touch it. Hobby Holidays used to sell their own brands of various solvents which were great, but they have stopped doing shows. Squires do some own brand versions now and seems readily available.
I used to use nothing but Slater's Mekpak but now don't touch it. Hobby Holidays used to sell their own brands of various solvents which were great, but they have stopped doing shows. Squires do some own brand versions now and seems readily available.
simond
Western Thunderer
I bought a litre of MEK a year or two back. EBay, iirc. Looks like Amazon do it too. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Litre-1000...4243789801133b0683c5c63d6b0986c2&gad_source=1
you can also buy limonene and methylene chloride in litre quantities, (more expensive but cheaper than hobby suppliers.)
you can also buy limonene and methylene chloride in litre quantities, (more expensive but cheaper than hobby suppliers.)
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Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
I tried buying by the litre tin but when the next bottle refill was required the tin was empty. It hadn't 100% sealed and the lot had evaporated.
I'm saving all my empty bottles and won't buy another to until I have enough to empty the tin completely.