What do you guys recommend for glue when assembling a Korber kit??
Thanks, Jeff
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Jeff,
I just got the Korber Ted's Textiles background building from Mr. Muffin's Trains and
they recommend super glue. I have had real good luck with the Gorilla Super Glue
and it is one they recommended in the instructions.
I will use the Gorilla super glue for this kit , when I get to it.
Tom
For Ameritowne building kits and others restoration with the metal tip was highly recommend on this forum.
Jeff, Also mentioned was placing a 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch piece of wood a few inches long on the inside of each corner. This will greatly increase the 'face' of the joint. John in Lansing, ILL
I agree John.
Jeff. I have built a couple of Korber kits and the glue I used was 5 minute epoxy glue (we call it Araldite) and I coat each face of the wood and push it into the corners.
Roo
Jeff,
Here is what I do.. I sand off the paint to where the two pieces are going to be glued to each other.. I
then put the two pieces together with angle blocks etc.. I then at the top of the joint, use super thin super glue and let it run down the seam. once the two pieces become one, I take hot glue and glue the inside of the joint or to where you won't see the hot glue...
Hope this helps?
Dan
We have used and recommend the gorilla super glue. It bonds well, works with a quick set accelerator for fast bonding, and has a sort of "rubber" property that makes the joints have some give and will not break the seal when pressure is applied.
You can find it at most home improvement and grocery stores.
I'm currently building the Teds textiles building and I've used plastic model cement, Faller Expert in particular. My building is about as hard as a rock after just a few hours. It's all bare plastic at this point, I will paint it after general assembly.
Is Korber still in business? I was looking at their roundhouses yesterday or the day before and emailed them because none of the technical links work on their site (for dimensions, footprint, etc.). I received two cryptic emails. The first said Korber had been bought out by new folks approx. 2 weeks ago and that they would email me the RH specifics that same day. Later, I received another email where the gent said he was out of the office but would email me the RHs data yesterday evening. The promised data never came nor any other response yet. Hmmm....
PJB posted:Is Korber still in business?
It was announced last month that Rich has sold Korber to Steve & Liz Nelson (Mr. & Mrs. Muffin). Click here to read Steve's York Grandstand Meeting thread where this topic is covered.
Yes indeed they are in business.
with the change of the business a new web site was launched and I believe Steve is still working out the details.
Rich883 posted:Yes indeed they are in business.
with the change of the business a new web site was launched and I believe Steve is still working out the details.
Rich, thanks. So... are the assembled and weathered products going to be done by the same craftsman that did them before you sold the business? The name "Korber" only meant something and came recommended to me not because of the name but because of what it meant - a professionally weathered and finished product that arrived at your door. Thanks.
PJB,
You must be think of a different model structure company. I am not aware that Korber EVER offered anything except structures in kit form. Way back, many years ago, prior to the original owner (Mr. Korber?) passed away, only kits were offered. To this day, some of the "original" Korber kits are no longer made/offered, like the spectacular wood water tank and icing platform, and are very difficult to find.
Hot Water posted:PJB,
You must be think of a different model structure company. I am not aware that Korber EVER offered anything except structures in kit form. Way back, many years ago, prior to the original owner (Mr. Korber?) passed away, only kits were offered. To this day, some of the "original" Korber kits are no longer made/offered, like the spectacular wood water tank and icing platform, and are very difficult to find.
Really? Under the stated price there is a drop down menu and you can choose the option "Korber Komplete" and its description says "Built up, painted, weathered and lighted." See link below and let me know (please) if I'm on the wrong site:
Yes the Korber Komplete service we started a few years ago to provide built up models will continue , and Steve is using the same craftsman, ALex M, you can find him here on the forum.
The buildings can be ordered as kits, which is traditional, or as the built up. You have the option to have them lighted and weathered if you like As the prior poster noted a simple pull down menu on the web site allows you to pick your option. Typically the kits ship right away form stock, the built ups are built for you (so if you have a preference on color for example you can have that done) and they take about 4 weeks or so.
The most popular kits have this option set up in the web store, if you see one that doesn't have that option simply contact them via the web site or phone number and they can make arrangement to have Alex make those as well.
The Muffin's are great hobbyists, and run an excellent business. They will be great stewards of this long time brand in our hobby, I am confident you will find the same or better experience with them.
Rich883 posted:Yes the Korber Komplete service we started a few years ago to provide built up models will continue , and Steve is using the same craftsman, ALex M, you can find him here on the forum.
Thanks for the up-dated information. The old "original Korber" never offered such nice service.
Yes Hot Water you are spot on.
The most frequent comment we got was from hobbyists who liked the structures but felt they either didn't have the time or skill to build them. There are a lot of great model building services out there, but many of our customer just felt uncomfortable picking one and the extra time to coordinate, so we began to offer this, and it has worked out great.
Rich - if you happen to have the data that would allow me to figure out space considerations (the actual footprint I will need for entire 28" TT and 3 and 5 stall RH), I would appreciate it. Also wondering what the stall angles are (in degrees) and if they are adjustable, which will help tell me the length of track I'll need between TT and RH, or if I can shorten if need be due to space considerations and/or for aesthetics (short lead tracks may not be prototypical but they will actually allow for the 3 or 5 stall RH set up to look more prototypically "round" due to the greater angle). Not sure if I'll have the room to accommodate but would really like to if possible. Of course, if you're no longer affiliated with Korber, I understand and no worries if you can't send. My email us in my profile. Thanks for all the responses.
Peter
Peter just sent
Thanks Rich!
