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Old 12-07-2007 | 11:09 PM
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Inkedsphynx
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Default Glue and Prop questions

So I had some glue in a Tower Hobbies order I got delivered today. Some Alphetic Resin. When I placed the order, I didn't realize that it'd be below freezing here the last few days. Suffice it to say, after sitting in the back of a UPS truck all day, the glue was very cold. It wasn't frozen solid, but it was REALLY thick and was definately not in the state it would be in at room temperature. So, now I'm wondering, is the glue no good now that it's been below 32 degrees for most of a day? The label says not to let it get below that. I notice there's some discoleration on the inside of the bottle now, almost looks like it was sitting on it's side and the top near the air pocket evaporated and left a residue behind on the bottle. Any suggestions here?

Also, is Alphetic Resin basically just wood glue? Looks like it and smells like it to me. If that's the case, I've got plenty just sitting around the house!


Second question: props. I was playing around with an engine earlier trying to test fit the prop and spinner I bought for it. Well, the engine shaft is bigger than the hole in the prop! Is there a good way to go about enlarging the hole without access to a drill press? I have a power hand drill, but I am afraid that I'll drill the hole crooked which I assume would throw the whole prop out of balance and be very bad. I'd prefer not to have to buy a drill press, but I can't think of another easy way to get a straight up and down hole with the tools/materials I have.

Thanks in advance for any assistance