This is not about glue malfunction rather the result of 'Unintended Mechanical Stress Leading To Parts Separation'. I have finally begun to repair the damage inflicted on some of my models during my move last December. The damage list was as follows:
- Menck excavator - broken off stabiliser on the bucket wire
- Scammel recovery lorry - broken off left rear etched brass mudguard assembly
- Bedford Q - broken off right rear view mirror
- Skip loading chute - completely shattered (repair not possible)
- Steam roller - roof and small details broken off
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| Two Danish army lorries ready for repair on my workbench. |
I had expected worse things to happen. I wouldn't hesitate to conclude: the move has been kind to my modelling. What's even more important the list isn't showing a single loco or piece of rolling stock. Most of that is kept
in foam lined wooden boxes and as such are much safer to move. I think it shows that good quality boxes for one's cherished models is a good investment.
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| My home built loading chute beyond repair. A new one will now have to be designed and built. |
Repairing wasn't too difficult. Only the steam roller repair presented a fair challenge. After the fallen off pieces were united with their models again I touched up with a little colour where paint had fallen off or glue had seeped out. The problem is to remember exactly what paint I used when I built the models.
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| My South Eastern Finecast white metal kit of an Aveling & Porter steam roller suffered some damage during the move to a new house. |
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| With the damage repaired the roller is back in action again. Here seen outside Banke's Bakelite |
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