All you get is a lump of coal

[whiskers]

Hello Guys
I know one of you have the answer to this:
I bought some crushed coal to use in a model stove. The instructions say to use “scenery adhesive”. What the heck is that?
I need to make sure it isn’t going to be flying all over the place. I heard somewhere a long time ago hair spray acts like glue. Any input on this?
Thanks

John

 

[Don Case]

Water down some PVA or matt finish Mod Podge and put it in a spray bottle. Add a drop of dish detergent to help break the surface tension. Spritz it on to your crushed coal.

 

[whiskers]

Thanks Don. That’s sounds like it will work.

 

[RogerD]

Hi John,

There’s a product produced by Woodland Scenics that could also work for you. I have used it for years on my railroad with great success. I find when I have small items, like small coal or ballast to secure, I soak firstly with isopropyl alcohol. This breaks up the surface tension of the Scenic Cement when applied. Otherwise the small items tend to clump and move about.

 

[RogerD]

Footnote: If you use isopropyl alcohol then stick with the 70% bottle Strength. There is a 99% sold but it lifts acrylic paint.

 

[whiskers]

Thanks Roger. I did great getting an answer from both ends of Canada.

 

[RogerD]

Thanks Roger. I did great getting an answer from both ends of Canada.

We obviously like to help the middleman

 

[whiskers]

Yes the infamous middle man.

 

[Don Case]

I think scenic cement is watered down PVC. Check out Luke Towan's site at https://www.youtube.com/c/LukeTowan
He will tell you how to make it.

 

[Uwek]

I think scenic cement is watered down PVC. Check out Luke Towan's site at https://www.youtube.com/c/LukeTowan
He will tell you how to make it.

Very good video - I learnt a lot

 

[Don Case]

Very good video - I learnt a lot

He's a talented lad

 

[cdnfurball]

those railway guys have the widest variety of gadgets and thing. Ya would think it’s a more popular hobby than ours lol. take the time looking at other hobbies and can use “ that “….

 

[Stuart Little]

Hi John,

There’s a product produced by Woodland Scenics that could also work for you. I have used it for years on my railroad with great success. I find when I have small items, like small coal or ballast to secure, I soak firstly with isopropyl alcohol. This breaks up the surface tension of the Scenic Cement when applied. Otherwise the small items tend to clump and move about.

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That's diluted PVA, I believe - a 'rip-off'.