CM Roundhouse build, continued

[jbvb]

Would it work in this case to tack with a little contact cement (or Goo), then secure permanently with ACC?

[deemery]

Would it work in this case to tack with a little contact cement (or Goo), then secure permanently with ACC?

That's exactly what I did (or tried to do!)  Seems my CA has gone bad.  So last night I cracked open a new container of CA, and in the process some squirted out and hit me in the face.  Fortunately, I had glasses on, but I could sense some burn in one eye from a drop that got on my cheek.  At that point, I decided it was A Good Thing to step away from the workbench. 


I have a priority project (Rich Brungard's new HOn30 boxcars, I'm writing instructions for the kit), so this goes back on the back burner for a couple of days.


dave

[ACL1504]

Dave,

We're all glad you were wearing glasses. Just the fumes from the CA will in fact burn your eyes. We used it in the processing of fingerprints off items that couldn't be dusted with the latent powders. We found out the next day when we entered the evidence locker that the fumes from the CA were still toxic even after overnight. Of course, our room was secure and we didn't think to turn on the ventilation system.

Tom

[deemery]

For some reason, 'evidence locker' reminds me of something I always wanted to do:
1.  Go to a law enforcement supply store and buy evidence bags.
2.  Go to a shooting range and dig out a bunch of slugs.
3.  Put a slug in a bag, and when someone says something stupid, hand the bag to him, saying, "Here, have a clue!"


dave

[deemery]

A couple more doors installed, before the frustration level exceeded my tolerance.  (Lost hinge pins, broken drill bits, hinge barrels coming unglued, dirty Optivisor, light that isn't quite where it needs to be, etc, etc, etc.)

Still, this is progress!

dave

[jbvb]

The trick, now, is to leave it undisturbed until the stars (and your energy) are aligned right for more progress.

[ACL1504]

For some reason, 'evidence locker' reminds me of something I always wanted to do:
1.  Go to a law enforcement supply store and buy evidence bags.
2.  Go to a shooting range and dig out a bunch of slugs.
3.  Put a slug in a bag, and when someone says something stupid, hand the bag to him, saying, "Here, have a clue!"


dave

Dave,

Now, that's really funny. I like it!

Actually evidence bags are just plain brown paper bags and sealed with LE evidence tape. The recovered slugs are placed in small glass bottles.

We had a few slugs on the department but they eventually got fired/terminated.

Tom

[donatode]

For some reason, 'evidence locker' reminds me of something I always wanted to do:
1.  Go to a law enforcement supply store and buy evidence bags.
2.  Go to a shooting range and dig out a bunch of slugs.
3.  Put a slug in a bag, and when someone says something stupid, hand the bag to him, saying, "Here, have a clue!"


dave

Dave,

Now, that's really funny. I like it!

Actually evidence bags are just plain brown paper bags and sealed with LE evidence tape. The recovered slugs are placed in small glass bottles.

We had a few slugs on the department but they eventually got fired/terminated.

Tom

Or exterminated ....

[deemery]

The roundhouse doors are hung!  This was very stressful, so I'm glad it's finished.  Now I need to touch up the stonework and interior/floor, glaze and install the windows, and then start on the roof lighting project.


dave

[martin.ojaste]

I feel for you about the door hanging. I have trouble hanging a real door, so getting it perfect in HO scale is 87 times harder.

[deemery]

I feel for you about the door hanging. I have trouble hanging a real door, so getting it perfect in HO scale is 87 times harder.

Hanging the door on both pins is kinda like threading two needles at the same time :-)


dave

[postalkarl]

Hi Dave:

It looks great. Doors look fine to me. Although I can imagine it was quite the job.

Karl