Lonewolf
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Post by Lonewolf on Nov 19, 2008 17:03:57 GMT
Hi gang, Now I picked up half a dozen half finished kits at Telford something I hate to take on usually but I'm gonna have a go. Once I'd sorted them I find I have 2 that are easily rescue-able, one that's OK, one thats in the spares box LOL and two that are going to need serious dismantling. Now someone at Telford told me to chuck the bits in the freezer. It didn't work, I just ended up with cold bits (eeeeek!). I've also tried bleach without a lot of success so how the hell do you go on with de-gluing a part built kit? Especially when the parts are more or less embedded in the other parts like here...
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Post by seb on Nov 19, 2008 18:44:53 GMT
If plastic pieces have welded i.e. the mating surfaces have dissolved and run into each other (mixed), they will not come apart again. You'll have to cut or saw them apart...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2008 19:09:38 GMT
Wolfie, you can try the warm water bath.
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ptcruiser
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Post by ptcruiser on Nov 19, 2008 20:18:04 GMT
for the kits or Wolfie? ;D
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2008 20:58:42 GMT
for the kits or Wolfie? ;D Ricardo ... that's naughty ...
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Lonewolf
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Post by Lonewolf on Nov 19, 2008 22:18:33 GMT
Err care to elaborate. NOT you Rich!
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Post by seamfiller on Nov 20, 2008 8:44:41 GMT
I've found that the freezer trick only works if you plunge the part in really hot water immediately. The thermal shock may weaken joints. Another approach is a good soaking in Fairy Power Spray or Mr Muscle Oven Cleaner, unless, as Seb said, they were 'welded' with solvent. But you may not find that out until you've tried.
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