1:300 HMS Victory by Langton

[Moideeb]

This is why I Hate Glue -- it won't stick when I want it to; it will stick when I *don't*.

I know what you mean, I use a ratio of 1 part glue and 3 parts swear words to make my models.

Mind you it does end up looking better than using sticky tape.

[Cmmdre]

I know what you mean, I use a ratio of 1 part glue and 3 parts swear words to make my models.

Mind you it does end up looking better than using sticky tape.

GLUE! 1 part glue is what has been missing from my formula.

[Devsdoc]

GLUE! 1 part glue is what has been missing from my formula.

Paul,
That 1 part gets on all the parts, but the part you wish to glue. Oh! and your fingers.
Be unglued and safe
Rory

[csadn]

I know what you mean, I use a ratio of 1 part glue and 3 parts swear words to make my models.

Well, I have found using large amounts of Heated Language will melt the parts together.... ;)

"Welcome to 'Model-Building with R. Lee Ermey'...." >:)

But my plan would be to figure out how I could build the model such that the decks could be removed later, in the event stuff falls off.

[Moideeb]

Well, I have found using large amounts of Heated Language will melt the parts together.... ;)

"Welcome to 'Model-Building with R. Lee Ermey'...." >:)

But my plan would be to figure out how I could build the model such that the decks could be removed later, in the event stuff falls off.

You would struggle with any Langton model, as everything interconnects, thus removing decking later would be almost impossible. If you ever wanted to try though, embedding small rare earth magnets into bits of the model, would enable you to hold things together, and remove them where necessary. some of these magnets can be extremely tiny, yet very strong. I think you can even warm them first and set them in in liquid form.

[csadn]

If you ever wanted to try though, embedding small rare earth magnets into bits of the model,

Bleh -- I hate those things almost as much as I hate Glue.

I'd have to see the instructions for the kit before figuring out if it was possible to make it "deconstructable".

[Moideeb]

I have just had a few days off work and discovered exactly why i am making this ship at work in the first place. I simply have no time at home. I thought i would bring a few bits home to work on, but didn't pick anything up once.

I was back at work again this morning though, so I have been able to add a little bit extra to the hull. The gammoning is now done on the bowsprit, the knights heads and boomkins are now attached, as are the fife rails on the forecastle. Bit by bit this model is inching forward.

[Nightmoss]

Nice close up shots to show how it's all coming together. Thanks for the continued postings!