lord,

i went for the audax version - if you're going to be a bear be a grizzly's my mottoe - i wonder what that is in latin.

i'll keep the carpet tape suggestion in mind although if i find i do need clamps then i'm sure i can find some somewhere it's just that with my supreme lack of experience i'm slavishly following the instructions. the only drawback with the hot glue is that it sets so quickly - the box says 2 minutes but after 20 seconds it's almost too difficult to move it!

i'm going to look for some sand and lead shot over the weekend i'm also going to add a bit of styrofoam just to mix it up a bit. - i think i'll just screw the tops on too so that i can gain access if i want.

cheers

julian