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Removing old glue

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tlmodel - 06 May 2006 12:50 GMT
I picked up some vintage kits and want to disassemble them to
rebuild/restore them. Is there any way to to remove the old tube type
glue etc without too much damage ? Suggestions welcome

thanks
The Old Man - 06 May 2006 13:00 GMT
Best luck I ever had was to put the model in a freezer for a day and
then GENTLY pry the pieces apart using an exacto blade. Just taker your
time, and refreeze the pieces between sessions (and there will be
several).
Good luck!
Al Superczynski - 07 May 2006 04:38 GMT
>Best luck I ever had was to put the model in a freezer for a day and
>then GENTLY pry the pieces apart using an exacto blade.

    That works even better if you put the model in a Ziploc baggie
along with a teaspoon or two of water.

    If that doesn't work apply some mineral spirits (white spirits in
the UK) to the glue joints - that will often loosen them after a few
minutes.

    If that trick fails apply some bottled Testors liquid cement
instead (other liquid cements usually evaporate too quickly).

    If all the above fail you'll have to resort to the careful
application of brute force...      ;-p
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The Old Man - 06 May 2006 13:01 GMT
Best luck I ever had was to put the model in a freezer for a day and
then GENTLY pry the pieces apart using an exacto blade. Just taker your
time, and refreeze the pieces between sessions (and there will be
several).
Good luck!
 
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