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John M

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Hello everyone, my name is John!!
I had no intention of starting a new hobby, I already have too many, but a friend gifted me 2 kits so I am now gathering information, tools and supplies to start my new journey. The 2 kits arrived yesterday, the Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat Wooden Model Ship Kit & Tools and the Model Shipways Glad Tidings Pinky Schooner. I will start with the Longboat first. I have built plenty of plastic model kits as a kid and a few in recent years but this will be my first wooden model. I found this forum while looking for the best glue, the Longboat kit comes with a small bottle of yellow glue and some basic tools. I have ordered some Aleene's All Purpose Tacky Glue. I am sure I will be buying more supplies as needed. I am hoping to get started in the next few weeks after doing more research on hull planking techniques. I have read through a few build logs here on the forum and I have already learned a bunch. I am happy to find a place to learn and ask questions.
 
Welcome to the forum, have a great time in new hobby, beware it is quite addicting.

Use the search tool, type ship name in and see what others have posted on the two kits you have.

Please start a build log, so we can watch along and if need provide help which is best part of this forum.
 
Welcome aboard. I look forward to watching your build log on both ships
 
Welcome aboard from Connecticut!

There are many build logs for these boats which you may find helpful. There are also many you tube videos on different aspects of model building. I found that starting a build log is very helpful. Many great folks here will offer advice and insights which really aid you in your project.

18th Century Longboat Model Expo 1:48

Having just finished my Maine Peapod, I am off to my next adventure an 18th century longboat from Model Expo. It is smaller scale than the other boats I have built. It was a birthday gift from my son and I believe a logical next build. The peapod was my first planked boat and I think it was very...
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Warm welcome to SoS. I am curious to see how your glue works on wood compared to PVA wood glue as it is nice to find additions/alternatives. I read the following do am curious to see how it works out for you.

Aleene's is a specialized PVA glue with a thick, fast-tacking formula ideal for crafts, but a quality PVA wood glue is generally better for strong, permanent wood-to-wood bonds. While Aleene's works on wood, a dedicated wood glue provides superior strength for structural or heavy-duty projects
 
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.

AllanKP69 said:
Warm welcome to SoS. I am curious to see how your glue works on wood compared to PVA wood glue as it is nice to find additions/alternatives. I read the following do am curious to see how it works out for you.

Aleene's is a specialized PVA glue with a thick, fast-tacking formula ideal for crafts, but a quality PVA wood glue is generally better for strong, permanent wood-to-wood bonds. While Aleene's works on wood, a dedicated wood glue provides superior strength for structural or heavy-duty projects
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Allan, I am not committed to using Aleene’s glue, what would you recommend I use? I’m not familiar with “PVA wood glue” so I value your input.

Thanks
 
Welcome to the SOS group John. I've always used LEPAGE Express Quick Dry Glue for all my wood to wood applications. Just have to make sure your parts are where you intend them to be as after ten minutes it's difficult to change your mind.
Jim
 
John M said:
Allan, I am not committed to using Aleene’s glue, what would you recommend I use?
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I like Titebond or Elmers yellow carpenter's glue for wood to wood. If the parts are a good fit, it holds after 30 to 60 seconds, but is workable before that. If it cures, water or isopropyl alcohol will loosen it for a re-try. Each of us has a favorite for various reasons and various applications including cyanoacrylate and epoxy depending on the situation so try different things to see what suits you the best.

Allan
 
AllanKP69 said:
I like Titebond or Elmers yellow carpenter's glue for wood to wood. If the parts are a good fit, it holds after 30 to 60 seconds, but is workable before that. If it cures, water or isopropyl alcohol will loosen it for a re-try. Each of us has a favorite for various reasons and various applications including cyanoacrylate and epoxy depending on the situation so try different things to see what suits you the best.

Allan
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Allan,

I have ordered the Elmers yellow carpenters glue, I will own every type of glue available before I ever start my build. What glue do you recommend for rigging and seizing blocks and deadeyes?

Thanks
 
John M said:
seizing blocks and deadeyes?
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Diluted white PVA such as Elmer's. I have heard some folks like matte medium. Some members like CA but it will discolor both the dark brown standing rigging and tan running rigging as well as make it brittle. I am sure there are other members with alternatives that they use with good results.
Allan
 
Thanks again for all the warm welcome. I have finally cleared my work bench and I am ready to start my first build. I will start a build log and post lots of pictures.

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Seizing blocks and deadeyes: Nothing, no glue. With a couple of tweezers that lock (even a "third Hand") and learning few knots, I have absolutely no need of glue for rigging. The key sometime is in figuring out how to tie things. A little research and practice (you will get a lot of repetition) and you will be running. It may take a little longer but no mess. With me, glue seen to find it way in places the most unexpected.

NOTE (edit): dam, I forgot... I do use glue in rigging a micro-dot of CA before cutting the line, so it does not unravel.

Welcome aboard! Looking forward to your log. It is fun to do by itself.
 
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