Aircraft Carrier Base Issues. Flight OPS CNX! (1 Viewer)

[Beaufighter]

All Flight OPS have been CNX from my Carrier time now. Nothing like that bad feeling you get when something in your display cabinet seems off-in this case, a carrier pilot kissing the deck. I just pulled out all of the bases and they all have issues to include buckling from glue separation, etc.

In short, has anyone else had this issue? Obviously the glue that was used was ineffective. What specific glue would any of you recommend for reapplying these metal decks back to their respective bases? One was actually completely separated. The others will have to be separated and redone. Photos below tell the story. Thanks in advance for the help.

Best,
Marc

 

[villagehorse]

Wow. First thing that came to mind is a heat problem where they are located. Also I have heard there can be problems when there is little or no air flow in a cabinet for figures, with paint flaking. Nevertheless these look terminal, not good and obviously upsetting. Robin.

 

[Terp152]

Have not had that problem with the four deck sections I have.

 

[29 Let's Go]

I'm sorry for your misfortune. Too much Sunlight?
Steve

 

[mestell]

Although not as bad as yours, of the 12 deck plates I have, 2 of them have had some separation. This was first noticed a few years ago. I keep meaning to investigate solutions to the problem but haven't gotten around to it mainly because I don't want to disrupt my display. Mine is displayed in my subterranean (basement ) hobby room which is always very cool so it's not a heat problem, more so a failure of the adhesive.

Mike

 

[Beaufighter]

Wow. First thing that came to mind is a heat problem where they are located. Also I have heard there can be problems when there is little or no air flow in a cabinet for figures, with paint flaking. Nevertheless these look terminal, not good and obviously upsetting. Robin.

Thanks Robin. I live in a dry & hot climate (Arizona) but the “War Room” is well ventilated and at a very stable 24C/75F temperature maximum. In this case, aluminum cabinets with glass shelves & LED lighting. Thankfully, no other damage to anything else. Just need a proper adhesive before attempting repairs. Thanks!

 

[Beaufighter]

I'm sorry for your misfortune. Too much Sunlight?
Steve

Extremely limited in the War Room with no direct light. Thanks Steve, I appreciate it.

 

[Beaufighter]

Although not as bad as yours, of the 12 deck plates I have, 2 of them have had some separation. This was first noticed a few years ago. I keep meaning to investigate solutions to the problem but haven't gotten around to it mainly because I don't want to disrupt my display. Mine is displayed in my subterranean (basement ) hobby room which is always very cool so it's not a heat problem, more so a failure of the adhesive.

Mike

Outstanding display Mike. Display disruption! Love it and it was in full order for the temporary decommissioning. Everything points to failure of the adhesive as the environment is spot on. Back to researching adhesives! Thanks.

 

[mestell]

Outstanding display Mike. Display disruption! Love it and it was in full order for the temporary decommissioning. Everything points to failure of the adhesive as the environment is spot on. Back to researching adhesives! Thanks.

Thank you Marc. Here's an overall view of my carrier display. The vacant deck plates to the far right have been reserved for the JJD Hellcat which was introduced a few years ago and yet has still not been released.
Mike

 

[Terp152]

 

[Terp152]

Thank you Marc. Here's an overall view of my carrier display. The vacant deck plates to the far right have been reserved for the JJD Hellcat which was introduced a few years ago and yet has still not been released.
Mike

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Certainly a "wow" factor.

 

[villagehorse]

Made me check out mine, but thankfully they seem fine. Think I would have had these for over 5 years, but I will be watching them from now on. Robin.

 

[Running-Buddy]

I would contact JJD and ask for a fix. It is clearly not a one off problem. I am guessing a 2 part epoxy glue not mixed properly. No telling what the Chinese have as a Quality Control if any. Sorry to hear of your misfortunes, it should have never happened.

Howard

 

[MLH13]

It appears the bottom piece was painted when they glued the two sections together. In my experience, this is a bad practice. You should only glue two pieces together pieces that are bare and void of any paint. This will ensure proper adhesion. As others mentioned, I would contact JJD for advice.

A couple of products that work really well are E6000 and Loctite super glue gel control. Once the adhesive is applied, use weight evenly distributed across top and let it dry for 3 to 4 days.

Mark

 

[Beaufighter]

Certainly a "wow" factor.

Mike,

I forgot all about the Hellcat! I really would love to see a Dauntless too. Thanks for the reminder.

~Marc

 

[Beaufighter]

It appears the bottom piece was painted when they glued the two sections together. In my experience, this is a bad practice. You should only glue two pieces together pieces that are bare and void of any paint. This will ensure proper adhesion. As others mentioned, I would contact JJD for advice.

A couple of products that work really well are E6000 and Loctite super glue gel control. Once the adhesive is applied, use weight evenly distributed across top and let it dry for 3 to 4 days.

Mark

Thanks Mark & Howard!!

I just emailed JJD to get there take on repairs before I launch into the point of no return. I picked up some Loctite glue as well as DAP RAPID FUSE after some research. Pictured below for reference. Will follow up with a SITREP. Thank you both for the suggestions.

Best,
~Marc

 

[Beaufighter]

I received a prompt, friendly & professional response from JJD and wanted to share an excerpt of it with you…

“I have a few questions.
Has the metal warped?
where its buckled can it be pushed back down into place?
Does the old glue come off? or leave a texture?

My recommendations are that there are 2 types of adhesives that I would use.
There are 2 minute epoxy glues. These usually come in 2 tubes and you mix both together. after spreading on one side of the item, you then have 2-3 minutes before the glue becomes hard.
Since its a bit fluid, you would have to clean off any glue which is forced out of the join.
The problem with this glue is that you have to make sure the 2 pieces are in perfect position before you clamp or put weight on the top of the piece.
The advantage is that the initial placement is forgiving, so if you have not lined the two pieces up correctly then you can still adjust the 2 pieces before the glue hardens.

The other type off adhesive would be "contact adhesive". These come in a tube, and you have to spread the glue equally over both pieces. Then you have to leave for around 5 minutes for the glue to set. Then can join the two pieces together.
This may be the best way to fix the bases where only a slight buckling has taken place.
To replace the separated sheet, needs a bit of skill, as you would only have the one "shot" at getting the two pieces to fit.”