[WWI] Help

[J.R. Boye]

      Ralph, I've used John's technique and it is very good.

      For a model of that size, I might use a heavier piece of steel rod, and drill at least 1/4" deep holes.

                             J.R. Boye






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From: John Huggins <huggins1 at swbell.net>
To: World War I Modeling Mailing List <wwi at wwi-models.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 8:04:28 PM
Subject: Re: [WWI] Help

Ralph
Use a straight pin and cut a small section off the end.  Use a drill the same size as the pin and drill pilot holes in the two parts that will be joined.  Insert the pin in one part and then add glue and insert the pin in the remaining pilot hole.  Let the glue set and you will have a strong joint.

JP

There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."


 

On Sep 30, 2009, at 7:40 PM, ralph pattison wrote:

Dear Fellow modelers,
>                                   I am currently building the Wingnut Wings Se5a and after many weeks of research and worrying I finally attached the undercarriage complete with painted wheels. Two days later a drunken friend knocked the box which contained the drying model off the table. Everything was OK until I noticed that the crash had broken the left hand wheel axle. When I touched it, as one does, it came off in me hand. From bitter experience I know this will not be an easy or strong fix. Does any one have any suggestions?
>>   If I had another wheel axle I could build another version as Wingnut have given an alternative. I should not have assembled the undercarriage with the wheels on as I know the dangers but I wanted to see what it looked like. It looked great. beware of drunken friends.I do not drink.
>>                                                                                                                                                       Regards, Ralph Pattison, Melbourne, Australia
>
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