What's New on the PRR Panhandle 2.0?

[G3750]

Updated 2/18/2020:

The Dremel tool with the sanding drums has proven the most effective approach, but it is still limited by the short shank of the tool. The amount of gunk coming out of the arch is amazing. I'm thinking about acquiring a slightly larger sander or other tool - not quite sure yet what I will need.

The river bottoms (1-6) have been painted and their paints logged. I'm mixing the Deep Pour Water in the morning.

George

[chuck]

I was able to get some ~3/4" diameter drums at a LHS a few years back. This is the closest I could find on-line.

https://widgetsupply.com/product/ban20.html

You can get larger, e.g. 2" diameter 2" "long" units but the mandrel is 1/4" not the 1/8" Dremel uses. These require a drill and the speed control will be more difficult than a Dremel device and drill/sander will probably harder to get under the bridge.

[G3750]

I was able to get some ~3/4" diameter drums at a LHS a few years back. This is the closest I could find on-line.

https://widgetsupply.com/product/ban20.html

You can get larger, e.g. 2" diameter 2" "long" units but the mandrel is 1/4" not the 1/8" Dremel uses. These require a drill and the speed control will be more difficult than a Dremel device and drill/sander will probably harder to get under the bridge.

Thanks Chuck. I picked up some sanding drums at Harbor Freight. They help a bit. It's still going to be a long process.

George

[G3750]

Updated 2/28/2020:

By saturating the area with Oops, using sanding drums (bought a set of assorted sizes from Harbor Freight), and applying a fair amount of elbow grease, I've managed to get most of the gunk off the stone arch.

But I'm really unhappy with Chooch (allegedly) self-stick stone walls. Their adhesive is ****.

George

[Rufus T. Firefly]

Their adhesive is ****.

But how do you really feel about it, George? Can you put a little emotion into it?

[robert.]

Did it stick better to the face of your arch?

[G3750]

Their adhesive is ****.

But how do you really feel about it, George? Can you put a little emotion into it?

You don’t want to know how I really feel about it.

When Chooch offers corrective videos and KNOWS about their lame adhesive, that really pisses me off. If you know you have a problem, FIX IT.

And to answer Robert ‘s question, not very well.

George

[Rufus T. Firefly]

Their adhesive is ****.

But how do you really feel about it, George? Can you put a little emotion into it?

You don’t want to know how I really feel about it.

When Chooch offers corrective videos and KNOWS about their lame adhesive, that really pisses me off. If you know you have a problem, FIX IT.

And to answer Robert ‘s question, not very well.

George

FYI, Chooch is closing down and I understand up for sale. Here's your opportunity to buy it, make corrections, and work yourself into the poor house selling O scale parts and details.

[G3750]

But how do you really feel about it, George? Can you put a little emotion into it?

You don’t want to know how I really feel about it.

When Chooch offers corrective videos and KNOWS about their lame adhesive, that really pisses me off. If you know you have a problem, FIX IT.

And to answer Robert ‘s question, not very well.

George

FYI, Chooch is closing down and I understand up for sale. Here's your opportunity to buy it, make corrections, and work yourself into the poor house selling O scale parts and details.

Great idea

I’ll mention it to the better half.

She’ll be coming for you.

George

[chuck]

Great idea

I’ll mention it to the better half.

She’ll be coming for you.

That got me laughing out loud.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

She’ll be coming for you.

My thaumaturgical skills remain adequate to the challenge,

[G3750]

She’ll be coming for you.

My thaumaturgical skills remain adequate to the challenge,

Not even your clowns can save you!

So far, the contact cement seems to be working. One side of the arch is done; the other is curing. Fingers crossed.

George

[Rufus T. Firefly]

So far, the contact cement seems to be working. One side of the arch is done; the other is curing. Fingers crossed.

Bet it's easier to accomplish if you uncross your fingers,

[J. S. Bach]

Ah, some progress.

[G3750]

So far, the contact cement seems to be working. One side of the arch is done; the other is curing. Fingers crossed.

Bet it's easier to accomplish if you uncross your fingers,

Yes, it is. And another tip, don't get your tongue stuck to the contact cement.