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Old 14-01-19, 06:02 PM
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This Director of Borneo Operations wall plaque has just arrived, as can be seen it is 'some assembly required' .

Can anyone suggest a suitable adhesive to repair it?

Thanks for looking

Graham
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Old 14-01-19, 06:07 PM
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I had to do a similar job on a plaque a while ago, brass shield and scrolls stuck into the plastic fittings - thin smears of what I had to hand - Gorilla Glue - has worked for the past year or two.
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Thank you Leigh, much appreciated.

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Graham,

I would agree with using Gorilla glue. However, Guerilla glue might be more appropriate.

"There are no Gorillas in this Jungle".

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Thank you Tim, again greatly appreciated.

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When assembled it will be an attractive item - the bird (in case anyone is wondering) is a Borneo Sea Eagle. I saw some fishing in Kuching harbour while sailing back to Singapore on end of tour. Mike
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When assembled it will be an attractive item - the bird (in case anyone is wondering) is a Borneo Sea Eagle. I saw some fishing in Kuching harbour while sailing back to Singapore on end of tour. Mike
Cool, thank you Mike. A couple of friends run a cafe around from my work, he is a retired RM PTI and has a corner with some militaria on show - his medals, FS, plaques etc., so as the Marines were heavily involved in the Confrontation I thought this would make an appropriate addition.

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The style of manufacture of the plaque, the etched and painted brass sheet on a plastic (or similar) backing - I first noticed in 1979, prior to that I'd only ever seen the painted cast plaster or similar.
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Thank you for the tips and comments chaps, here is the repaired plaque. It isn’t a difficult task but fiddly, as you need to ensure all the old adhesive is removed. I took the opportunity to repair a 248 GSU plaque that’s been kicking around - prepared - for ages. Now awaiting a broken RUC plaque.

Hopefully the new recipient will be pleased when I let him have it tomorrow.

Thanks again

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