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Re: Battlefield House

Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 11:34 am
by silversurfer1947
I did notice a few tanks trying to take a short cut through the fence at the last meet. Maybe an electric fence would stop them. :haha:

Re: Battlefield House

Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 12:15 pm
by jtracks
I live in California where most everything is illegal, please tell me what is PVA. Sounds like some kind of protectant.

Re: Battlefield House

Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 12:26 pm
by silversurfer1947
PolyVinyl Acetate, commonly referred to as wood glue, white glue, carpenter's glue, school glue, Elmer's glue in the US, or PVA glue. Widely used, certainly in the UK. Wikipedia entry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyvinyl_acetate

Used full strength, it will stick an awful lot of things together. It is not particularly speedy, being water based, it takes time to dry. Watered down to a milk-like consistency, it is very good for sealing porous surfaces and in the process, provides a hard protective coat. It is used in this form in railway modelling to stick down track ballast. The addition of a little washing up liquid removes the surface tension, allowing it to penetrate better.

Re: Battlefield House

Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 12:30 pm
by jtracks
Thanks Silversurfer, even that is available in California.

Re: Battlefield House

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 3:03 pm
by silversurfer1947
Apart from some final detailing and fixing the roof down, the house is, to all intents and purposes,finished.
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Re: Battlefield House

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 4:44 pm
by jtracks
I think it came out well, complete with hardwood floors. :clap:

Re: Battlefield House

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 8:19 pm
by HERMAN BIX
Have a go at that !!!
What a job mate, ballroom floors & all

Re: Battlefield House

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 8:37 pm
by wibblywobbly
I am now staring at my pile of smashed, bashed, and scratched scenery, and thinking that this winter is going to be one that consists of a giant overhaul, and building some new items. You are rather good at this scenery lark, it always puts everything else on the battlefield to shame! :problem:

Re: Battlefield House

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 9:03 pm
by Tiggr
Is it getting a smoke unit and black soot stains too ?

Re: Battlefield House

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 9:26 pm
by silversurfer1947
Tiggr wrote:Is it getting a smoke unit and black soot stains too ?
Such is my intention. There are a few charred beams to add, as well. Watch this space. :D