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Posted by HObbyguy on Saturday, May 14, 2016 11:19 AM

I mentioned wax paper earlier.  It really is great stuff for this sort of work especially when using contact glues. I just took this picture yesterday.  Still in service without any problems.

Huntington Junction - Freelance based on the B&O and C&O in coal country before the merger...  doing it my way.  Now working on phase 3.      - Walt

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Posted by CajonTim on Saturday, May 14, 2016 4:52 PM

Thanks guys!  Just so I'm clear, after I have applied contact cement to both pieces, I wait for the initial drying time to pass, then place a piece of wax paper on one piece and slide it out as I press the pieces together?

Thanks again,

Tim

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Posted by HObbyguy on Saturday, May 14, 2016 10:24 PM

Yes that's it.  Make sure the glue dries completely (however it is recommended in instructions.)  If the glue is too wet then not only could it make a mess, but it will not stick as good.  Seems backwards, but that's the way it works.

Huntington Junction - Freelance based on the B&O and C&O in coal country before the merger...  doing it my way.  Now working on phase 3.      - Walt

For photos and more:  http://www.wkhobbies.com/model-railroad/

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Posted by carl425 on Sunday, May 15, 2016 8:09 AM

HObbyguy
Tim here are a few archived pictures that may help.

I am really impressed with your work, Walt.  Your pictures are awesome.  I just wish you'd paint that brass bridge.

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