My first kit: Italeri UH-1D Iroquois - 1:48

[Guest]

Ocean going is another story w/salt being tough on any finish.

Or even being near the sea. Living about 500 metres away from that as I do, lots of stuff around here rusts away in a few years or decades, when it would last ten times as long inland. Think basic stuff like nails and screws outdoors, ironwork, etc. Anything made from non-stainless steel will turn brown sooner or later, and I even know a big, expensive, stainless-steel structure that’s noticeably browner on the side facing the sea than on the other one

[scottie3158]

Matteo,
the interior is coming on nicely.

[Waspie]

Or even being near the sea. Living about 500 metres away from that as I do, lots of stuff around here rusts away in a few years or decades, when it would last ten times as long inland. Think basic stuff like nails and screws outdoors, ironwork, etc. Anything made from non-stainless steel will turn brown sooner or later, and I even know a big, expensive, stainless-steel structure that’s noticeably browner on the side facing the sea than on the other one :smiling3:

I live about the same distance from the sea Jakko. In fact, I'm surrounded by the stuff. (Well - 350 degree's. A small pebble beach is all that connects us to the mainland!!!). Rusting and corrosion is a right PITA. Once a month it's out all tools and wipe down with WD40 to keep them tidy! Exposed metal is treated too and paintwork is checked to make sure there is no bare metal. If not - rust!!!

[Dozent]

Hello everyone,

Thank you all for the encouragement and advice you've provided.

Despite my best attempts, the front refuses to glue together. I meticulously applied adhesive, pressed firmly with scotch tape, and allowed it to set overnight. However, upon removing the tape, it remains unsealed.

Additionally, I believe there may be excess glue that needs to be addressed. Should I clean it or use a tool to remove the surplus adhesive?

Thank you in advance
Warm regards, M

[Mark1]

Looks like to big a gap to glue,maybe something not quite right with the cockpit area stopping it coming together, only thing i can think is clean up to area a bit and cut some sprue to fill the gap and glue it in there this would need some sanding after for a decent finish,probably worth a dry fit of the front screen to check the width.

[Dozent]

Mmmmh should I use some putty?

[Mark1]

Personally i think the gap is to big for putty as it will probably sink as it dries, perhaps fill the gap with some thick c/a glue, sand down any high spots when dry and then finish off with the putty.

[Dozent]

Ah, I see. Despite numerous attempts to position it correctly before applying the glue, that stubborn part just won't close. I must have failed something earlier on.

Alright, I'll follow your suggestion and give it another try tomorrow. I'll keep you updated on the progress.

Thanks a lot, Mark!

[Andy T]

If you haven't already I'd suggest trial fitting the screen before going any further just in case that gap causes issues.

[Dozent]

I thought I had everything fitting properly when I tried it, but it seems I made a mistake. I'll need to ensure a better fit and double-check next time. I'll definitely need to pay closer attention to it in the future :\

[Dozent]

c/a

Mark, pardon my vocabulary, but what exactly is "c/a glue"? I m using only Tamiya Cement for now.

[Mark1]

Cyanoacrylate....superglue.

[Dozent]

Ah I see. clear now. I was hesitant to use it, worried that it might actually degrade the plastic and cause more problems :fearful:

[Waspie]

Question for you Matteo. Did you dry fit all the bits together before applying glue?
One of the excellent pointers I was given shortly after starting my first build was dry fit the various parts together. It saved me some minor and major surgery deconstructing the plastic!!!

[Steve-the-Duck]

Every model you ever build has a learning curve
We've probably all built kits that don't fit together; some from our own errors, some from poor engineering. But we keep coming back

Never be put off, and never be too worried about stepping away and coming back later

And if there is ONE golden rule above all others, 'Dry Fit First'