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Post by lizz62 on Nov 22, 2010 12:35:24 GMT -8
What can I use to un glue 2 model pieces ? I just got a built blue beetle and the conv. top is glued on. Most of these old kits will fall apart , but this kid knew how to glue.
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Post by Danno on Nov 22, 2010 16:49:12 GMT -8
Dave, You might try getting the glued parts very wet (soak in water) then placing the model in a freezer. Often the glued joints will be broken apart by the expansion of the water during the freezing process. This seems to work particularly well on vintage models that were glued with the older tube glue. If the parts were glued together with epoxy or with 'welding' type liquid glues (solvents such as MEK or Tenax glue, etc.), then prying or cutting are about the only methods that seem to work. Good luck!!  |
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Post by tuffone20 on Dec 15, 2010 19:11:16 GMT -8
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Post by FMW on Apr 4, 2011 11:48:32 GMT -8
If the parts were glued without making it a glue bomb, I've had some luck with using liquid (as opposed to tube) cement. Brush it on the seam, let it set for a few seconds, then pry gently on the joint with a hobby knife. (Be careful not to snap the point off. Wear safety glasses just in case.) If the seam starts to give, repeat the process while holding the seam open. Sometimes two knives helps. Be patient. The sometimes makes older plastic more brittle, but I've had it work for me.
FMW
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Post by imatt88 on Oct 22, 2011 8:14:55 GMT -8
I use this stuff called Glue Zapper that smells like fuel oil.
It works really good on most plastics, but I've noticed that on some '60's vintage Monogram kits, it will make the plastic brittle.
I've also tried the freezer method. That works pretty good, especially on parts attached with super glue
HTH,
Cheers, Ian
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