Just starting

[Bill Jones]

Originally Posted by -Jim G

I have given up on trying to keep a printer running. I bring my files to my local FedEx Store and get things lasered with a fancy printer that someone else has to keep running

Welcome to our paper world Bill! Please post pictures!

I took my model to a local print shop and spent 4,000 colones to get it printed. I didn't want to lose any resolution by using my ancient home printer. I looked through the instruction, which seem clear enough. What's the best glue to use?

[Bill Jones]

Originally Posted by Larry R.

Don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have.

I've printed it out. what's the best glue to use? I suppose it needs to glue paper, not come apart over time, and not cause the paper to pucker.

[Philip]

The two main types of glue used by folks here are a white PVA glue of some kind (woodworking or craft glue) or a clear universl adhesive such as UHU. I use both, depending on the job in hand, but tend to use the clear stuff more as it is more forgiving to the way I work. Both types have their advantages and disadvantages which you'll find out about if you experiment a bit. Have fun!

[Bill Jones]

I started building the frame. The mast pockets are in, but it didn't occur to me to print the frame pieces on heavy paper. The spine is pretty flimsy. I tried to stiffen it by covering one side with glue. That helped, but it's not flat. Fortunately, I bought some medication, so I'm going to cut up the box and glue it on the side of the spine with no glue. That should straighten things out. Then come the bulkheads.