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[zooma]

Nice to see your progress with the kit Martin 

[Martin (Admin)]

Part 3 up later this PM ....

Club500 rc boat build - Round  3 - Cutting a Dash! https://youtu.be/MKCPej7ktXc

[zooma]

You are a demon with those snippers Martin 

[Martin (Admin)]

.... and I've still got all me digits!   

[Andyn]

This one’s taking a while Martin, your last one only took a few hours 


https://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,5993.msg118567.html#msg118567

[Tug Fanatic]

Very interesting - as much for the video itself as the subject.
You have made a good job of telling a story.

[Martin (Admin)]

This one’s taking a while Martin, your last one only took a few hours 

https://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,5993.msg118567.html#msg118567

That was nearly 16 years ago!

..... I didn't used to make grunt and exhausted noises when I got up or sat down back then Andy!   

 

[Martin (Admin)]

Round 4: This week, glue testing.
 
https://youtu.be/XKck8lIeBLM?si=lCWQwQjmF_CEd4lK

[zooma]

Round 4: This week, glue testing.

This could be interesting ..............

[Bustergrunt]

Come on….what are you waiting for? Drums fingers

[zooma]

My kit is on it’s way now Martin, so your next riveting (should that be glueing) instalment may just be in time to give an alternative to the flour and water mix that I was going to use 

[Martin (Admin)]

    Got the test glueing done yesterday..... should be ready for stress testing after dinner tonight!   

 
 
 

   .... now which one was the glue and which one is the mayonnaise ..... ???
 
 

[Big Ada]

Er, Taste test?.


Did you try Plastic Pipe the Plumbers,  Cleaning agent, not the adhesive!! it works just fine and costs a lot less.


Retired Plumber and used it on All Styrene builds,


Len.

[Andyn]

Are we going to see it at Mayhem at Wicksteed?

[Martin (Admin)]

Are we going to see it at Mayhem at Wicksteed?

Yes .... IF I can get it to hold together!   

[Martin (Admin)]

Did you try Plastic Pipe the Plumbers,  Cleaning agent, not the adhesive!! it works just fine and costs a lot less.
Retired Plumber and used it on All Styrene builds,
Len.

Which type Len?

 This stuff? - FloPlast SC250 Solvent Cement - https://www.wickes.co.uk/FloPlast-SC250-Solvent-Cement---250ml/p/175692

[zooma]

As a matter of interest Martin, are you spending the extra time testing various glues because either:

a) your previous Club500 model fell apart 

…..or

b) the Club 500 models have a history of bond failures?

.…or

c) previously available adhesives have embrittled the plastic used in these kits over a period of time?

…..or

d) advances in adhesive technology may have come up with something better than recommended in the kit building suggestions. 

……or   

e) none of the above

[TheLongBuild]

I used Gorilla glue, still holding..

[Bustergrunt]

I used ‘plastic weld’ for all the internals and ‘Sticks Like Sh*t’ for the Hull/Upper join, so far no probs

[ChrisF]

I read somewhere that some folks use sealant to fix the deck to the hull. You can get it apart again then if you need to. That would be my choice.

Chris

[Martin (Admin)]

As a matter of interest Martin, are you spending the extra time testing various glues because either:

a) your previous Club500 model fell apart 
…..or
b) the Club 500 models have a history of bond failures?
.…or
c) previously available adhesives have embrittled the plastic used in these kits over a period of time?
…..or
d) advances in adhesive technology may have come up with something better than recommended in the kit building suggestions. 
……or   
e) none of the above [/font]

a) No.... well not the last time I saw it in the shed!  ( Can't remember what glue I used .... )

b) No, but they can take quite a hard hit in racing.

c) No, not if store away from sunshine ... mostly!

d) Instructions say to use 2 part epoxy  or  Evo Stick “Nail &  Seal”
    … I can’t find any current Evo-stick product called, 'Nail &  Seal', does it have a new name?
     Or do they just not make it any more?  😕

[Martin (Admin)]

I used Gorilla glue, still holding..

I also used Gorilla Glue TLB!  ....  but my results varied from yours .......   

Club500 boat build - Round  4 - Testing a Gorilla:   https://youtu.be/XKck8lIeBLM
 
 

[Bustergrunt]

Evo stick nail and seal widely available on the internet

[zooma]

Thanks for the test with the Gorilla TLB - it will save me having to test it.  The brand has become very popular and available from a good variety of suppliers, so it would be tempting to try it. Shame it doesn’t work on the Club500.


PVC pipe adhesive should be a good contender for the job. I glued layers of PVC sheet together and then turned them into a base for the funnel of my TID tug some time ago and it worked really well. Years later (and lots of use on the lake) is is still a solid laminate with no signs of failing.


Your test video was both informative and amusing and I am looking forward to any sequel(s) that your success (and failure) may encourage you to make...... it will certainly prevent me buying and using a glue that does not suit this application 

[TheLongBuild]

Thanks for the test with the Gorilla TLB - it will save me having to test it.  The brand has become very popular and available from a good variety of suppliers, so it would be tempting to try it. Shame it doesn’t work on the Club500.

The test was by Martin, but is not the GGlue I used, it has held everything together ( Engine mount, Battery box etc ) for over 7 years . So for me has worked fine on a Club 500, admittedly does not look great as I used the expanding type of GGlue ( Brown) but then inside look for this type of boat is not really important.