by Stein Gildberg » Mon Oct 28, 2013 5:22 pm
Regarding Caenis and glue: I�ve seen David perform his work with the UNI Caenis thread and was much impressed (he even helped me re-rigging my Tirpitz after some spectators looked to �hard� at an exhibition)!
The way he does it is by securing the thread by sticky gum outside (forward, rear, left and / or right) of the model itself. Imagine: Securing point / sticky gum to mast � to next mast point � to securing point / sticky gum.
Only then does he apply a small amount of rubber glue, and when dry he cut of the surplus thread.
His main objection against CA is that while rubber glue shrinks to �nothing� when drying, CA does not, and if you apply too much CA � it forms lumps of glue.
My problem turned out to be how to get my hands on the gum / gum arabicum, rubber glue etc. I use the hints I got from David, but after lots of searches in the Internet, I was unable to find a supplier of the stuff.
So: I have used Caenis, and the use of Caenis, CA and sticky gum is an acceptable way to go. I still prefer stretch sprue over Caenis though, as the pieces are straight and hence easy to position in tight spots and angle from point to point. And I work hard not to use too much CA!
Stein
Regarding Caenis and glue: I�ve seen David perform his work with the UNI Caenis thread and was much impressed (he even helped me re-rigging my Tirpitz after some spectators looked to �hard� at an exhibition)!
The way he does it is by securing the thread by sticky gum outside (forward, rear, left and / or right) of the model itself. Imagine: Securing point / sticky gum to mast � to next mast point � to securing point / sticky gum.
Only then does he apply a small amount of rubber glue, and when dry he cut of the surplus thread.
His main objection against CA is that while rubber glue shrinks to �nothing� when drying, CA does not, and if you apply too much CA � it forms lumps of glue.
My problem turned out to be how to get my hands on the gum / gum arabicum, rubber glue etc. I use the hints I got from David, but after lots of searches in the Internet, I was unable to find a supplier of the stuff.
So: I have used Caenis, and the use of Caenis, CA and sticky gum is an acceptable way to go. I still prefer stretch sprue over Caenis though, as the pieces are straight and hence easy to position in tight spots and angle from point to point. And I work hard not to use too much CA! :eyebrows:
Stein