Any building today will be with PVA. Thankfully I had some Benadryl in the house which got me through the night. I'm amazed at how quickly the watery eyes, runny nose and breathing difficulties came on. 
Fife-Scottish Fishing Vessel, Amati_Victory Models 1:32
Sorry about your problems with the CA. The stuff is methyl 2-cyanoacrylate. Recommendations for respiratory protection specify a full face respirator with organic paper (OV) cartridges. I assume that the reason for a full face respirator is to eliminate eye exposure. I have sometimes noticed some minor stinging of my eyes when using CA. Since full face respirators can be annoying to work in, you might want to try a half face with OV cartridges and see if that works for you. Fair winds!
Hi Ron,
Perhaps something in this thread will help you find a solution:
Perhaps something in this thread will help you find a solution:
Copper tiles - CA glue alternative
I have developed a bad reaction to CA glue fumes, even with and extractor fan and a desk fan being used. I have tried using a mask but I can't wear my glasses with a mask on, and I need to wear them for close up work. Has anyone used an alternative to CA glue with good success? I have some PVA...
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Decided to take a break from planking and work topside today. Installing the 95 Timberheads. Now I get to sand them all flush 
Deviating slightly from the directions. Instead of planking the deck then adding the timberheads I'll install segments between then plank the deck. Hopefully it will look like they are protruding through the deck rather than sitting on the deck. (Hopefully)
Deviating slightly from the directions. Instead of planking the deck then adding the timberheads I'll install segments between then plank the deck. Hopefully it will look like they are protruding through the deck rather than sitting on the deck. (Hopefully)
Finished cutting and installing all the segments between the timberheads so it's time to think about deck planking. This is going to take quite a while as the supplied planking strips leave a lot to be desired. The strips are 1mm x 4mm x 500mm long and all of them are bowed widthwise by as much as 20mm. They are flexible enough that I should be able to hold them straight while the adhesive sets. Just going to be a long process as given my recent reaction to the CA I'll be using PVA. (Still have several planks on the hull to finish)
Decided I would plank the wheelhouse deck as a trial.
Just going to be a long process as given my recent reaction to the CA I'll be using PVA. (Still have several planks on the hull to finish)Decided I would plank the wheelhouse deck as a trial.
Hi Ron, see my post #43 above for a possible solution to your new allergy problem...or maybe you already saw it?
Paul
I did see your previous post. The CA I was using is a new brand (Different than my usual brand) The reason I like it is because it is a thicker consistency which holds in place and doesn't run while laying the planks but fires off very quickly when pressed together which allows me to start the plank at one end then laying it along its length and because it fires off so quickly I don't have to hold pressure along its length.
I tried a couple of planks this afternoon without any adverse effects, yet
I also started using my respirator and increased the ventilation in my room.
If I'm still breathing tomorrow I'll try a couple more. Only have about eight planks to go so I'll take it slowly. I think what got me is I spent a good part of the day planking.
Also, I could not find the "T" shaped fixture I mentioned. I have learned not to get rid of any tool as I've had to replace some that 'I no longer' needed.
Maybe I should add fixtures to that.
Well after my bout with CA allergies, my Sciatic nerve rearing its ugly head I finally finished the 2nd planking of the hull. Of course deviating from my normal practice and taking shortcuts got me into trouble. I normally fill between all bulkheads with balsa to give me a nice continuous surface for gluing. This time I just filled areas of the bow and stern. Ugh! Also as my intent is to paint below the waterline I wasn't quite as fussy with my planking below the paint line. Another shortcut regretted. In between planking the hull I started assembling some of the deck features. (makes one feel he is accomplishing something) Nothing glued in place as yet. Hindsight tells me that if I were to do it all over I would have filled between all bulkheads and not applied the first layer.
Looks perfect in the photo! Nice!
A nice result of the planking, Ron. It show her liner very well.
Regards, Peter
Thanks Peter,
Now if I can just figure out how to get the four rub rails installed following the ships lines
Well, that worked out better than I expected. I cut four sets of spacers (The rails are all spaced different from each other) from 1/32 ply with my Wonder Cutter (Ultrasonic cutter) clamped the spacers to the hull and laid the rub rail along the spacer. Didn't really need to clamp the rail as with the large bow in the hull they lie flat against the hull while the glue sets. Two down and two to go. (+ the other side.)
I first tried cutting the ply spacers with my Xacto knife however, the blade tended to follow the grain of the wood. Remembered I had purchased my Wonder Cutter months ago and it cuts like a hot knife through butter. Nice smooth cut following my pencil line. The only downside to the cutter is that it leaves a char line
but I guess we're all used to char. At least I didn't have to remove it.
Now if I could just figure out why the font size changes when I preview and post
from 1/32 ply with my Wonder Cutter (Ultrasonic cutter) clamped the spacers to the hull and laid the rub rail along the spacer. Didn't really need to clamp the rail as with the large bow in the hull they lie flat against the hull while the glue sets. Two down and two to go. (+ the other side.)I first tried cutting the ply spacers with my Xacto knife however, the blade tended to follow the grain of the wood. Remembered I had purchased my Wonder Cutter months ago and it cuts like a hot knife through butter. Nice smooth cut following my pencil line. The only downside to the cutter is that it leaves a char line
but I guess we're all used to char. At least I didn't have to remove it.Now if I could just figure out why the font size changes when I preview and post
Looks good Ron! The font changes add a nice dramatic flair to the post...
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Good afternoon Ron. That planking is fantastic. BTW I Love the font variationWell, that worked out better than I expected. I cut four sets of spacers (The rails are all spaced different from each other)
I first tried cutting the ply spacers with my Xacto knife however, the blade tended to follow the grain of the wood. Remembered I had purchased my Wonder Cutter months ago and it cuts like a hot knife through butter. Nice smooth cut following my pencil line. The only downside to the cutter is that it leaves a char line
Now if I could just figure out why the font size changes when I preview and post
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. Jokes aside that is strange. Cheers Grant
Rub rails on one side. After the other side it's time to mask off and paint below the waterline. If I hadn't done such a sloppy job of planking below the line I may have considered not painting. I dislike painting over nice wood, oh well.
Looking very nice, Ron!
That’s looking nice, Ron. Perhaps like a lot of other models, paint just one side?
Regards, Peter
Well, got all the rub rails installed however, I'll have to put off painting for a while and work topside. Can't seem to stand very long with my nerve issue. Was handy to have all the timberheads to clamp onto and maintain alignment with the bulwarks. For down pressure I nipped a section out of the plastic clamps to extend over the rail and provide downward pressure.
Good morning Ron. Looking good. Ahh that sciatica nerve….horrid pain. I had that at the beginning of the year (resurrected an old injury) and was not pleasant . Electro acupuncture sorted it for me. Good luck. Cheers Grant
I can really relate to your situation. About 2 years ago I couldn't sit for 5 minutes. Walking was the only thing that brought relief. Even during meals.
Hopefully there will be improvement soon.
Regards, Peter