Thanks for the kind words, Kevin. I do agree that more photos from others would be helpful for us to easier understand when they're having a problem with something, especially if they're not providing enough written-out information for the rest of us to provide assistance.
Wayne
doctorwayneWhile I have, occasionally in the past, been criticised for posting too many pictures
What? Who would do such a thing.
I could look at your pictures all day.
I have a bigger problem with the people that don't post any pictures.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Thanks Wayne! I don't have a loupe, but who knew?
Optivisor, contact cement/wax paper method, great info!
Nice work DRGWGJCO !
Mike.
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Wayne,
Thanks for the tips and encouragement. I took those pictures in a not well lit basement with my cellphone. Will use you advice in the future and try and get better details.
DRGWGJCO...Its the first part of this I am not really thrilled with the results. Using medium CA I thought I would have a little working time. The front deck and side walkways it was like using contact adhesive once it touched it stuck....
Contact cement might have been a better choice, as I've found bonds made with ca to often be tenuous if a mechanical connection (such as soldered-on mounting pins or an interference fit) are not included.
I've seen lots of stuff put together with improper use of contact cement, too, either resulting in damage to the materials or simply poor joints.Contact cement, used properly, can allow proper positioning of the items to be joined: coat both mating surfaces with contact cement (some styrene plastic benefits from a prep with lacquer thinner before applying the contact cement), then allow both surfaces to dry for the reccommended time. Next, place a piece of waxed paper over one surface, then place the part to be joined atop the waxed paper, and jockey it into position. While holding that piece in place, carefully move the waxed paper slightly so that a small portion of the other mating surface is revealed. If the alignment is still correct, press down at that point, then carefully slip the waxed paper from between the two surfaces, following along with your free hand to press down to complete the bond as the paper is removed.
DRGWGJCO...The rest of the pieces were better. It was a learning curve. But that is what this project was about anyway.
Glad to hear that you had a good outcome.
If you're using a camera for the pictures, you might want to opt for a different setting which will allow closer views - as they say, "the devil is in the details", and we all want to see those details.
In addition to different camera settings, I've shot some close-ups through my Optivisor (put the camera's lense right against that of the Optivisor)...(click on the photos get get a larger view)
...through a loupe (if possible, put the loupe directly against the lense of the camera)...
...and also through a pinhole attachment that I made for an old film-type camera ...(this type of camera needs to be on a tripod or otherwise well-supported, as the exposure times can be rather lengthy)
While I have, occasionally in the past, been criticised for posting too many pictures, I think that most of us like to see what everybody else is doing...."more pictures please" is somewhat like "more cowbell please"...can't get enough.
Added safety tread to the model. Its the first part of this I am not really thrilled with the results. Using medium CA I thought I would have a little working time. The front deck and side walkways it was like using contact adhesive once it touched it stuck. The rest of the pieces were better. It was a learning curve. But that is what this project was about anyway.
DRGWGJCOThanks Kevin. I finally got it.
Awesome! I am glad I helped.
Thanks Kevin. I finally got it.
DRGWGJCO Lastspikemike DRGWGJCO 90% Alcohol. Off and on for about a total of 7 days submerged. Isopropyl? Yes Isopropyl. It is an Athearn Shell with factory paint.
Lastspikemike DRGWGJCO 90% Alcohol. Off and on for about a total of 7 days submerged. Isopropyl?
DRGWGJCO 90% Alcohol. Off and on for about a total of 7 days submerged.
90% Alcohol. Off and on for about a total of 7 days submerged.
Isopropyl?
Yes Isopropyl. It is an Athearn Shell with factory paint.
SeeYou190 DRGWGJCO Should I be using the insert link button or the insert picture button? Or something else. It is easy from Imgur. Just open your images, and click the one you want to share. You should see a screen like this one. Just click the "BB Code" copy button, and paste the text into the forum. -Kevin
DRGWGJCO Should I be using the insert link button or the insert picture button? Or something else.
It is easy from Imgur. Just open your images, and click the one you want to share. You should see a screen like this one.
Just click the "BB Code" copy button, and paste the text into the forum.
In the mobile APP I don't get the BB code option will try and update when I get home. Thanks for the help.
Psychic pictures?
How about a real pic
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
DRGWGJCOShould I be using the insert link button or the insert picture button? Or something else.
SeeYou190 Looks good. As suggested, it would be better to have the pictures in your posts. It is easy from Imgur, which is what you are using anyway. -Kevin
Looks good. As suggested, it would be better to have the pictures in your posts.
It is easy from Imgur, which is what you are using anyway.
Kevin,
Should I be using the insert link button or the insert picture button? Or something else.
I thought I was putting the pictures in the message until they weren't there.
Nice job! You will get more views if you learn how to post the photos in your messages.
Simon
Reworking and repainting a model locomotive.