Salvaging a part off a model
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I have ordered an old kit of amazon (an old 70s matchbox Wellington) - however it is short a crucial part - namely the bulbous chin that housed the radar kit on the reconnaissance planes of Coastal Command - which distinguishes it from the bomber command Wellington.
Bit of a pain in the backside and I will take it up with the seller who misdescribed it.
But never mind
If it cannot be rectified, I have one I made earlier - but scruffily - hence wanting to redo it* - so can salvage the component off a badly completed model.
Would careful application of thinners get through the poly cement?
Bit of a pain in the backside and I will take it up with the seller who misdescribed it.
But never mind
If it cannot be rectified, I have one I made earlier - but scruffily - hence wanting to redo it* - so can salvage the component off a badly completed model.
Would careful application of thinners get through the poly cement?
- sentimental reasons as grand father flew a Wellington in CC in the war
Not sure what you mean by "thinners"? If the part is attached with polystyrene cement (and it's a good joint) the only clean way to separate it would be a razor saw. Polystyrene cement works by dissolving the plastic and 'welding' it together, so there shouldn't be a film of cured adhesive in the join that you can dissolve.
From memory, it's a section with flat edges and 90 degree corners that fits under the front turret, so cutting and filling shouldn't pose any major issues.
Eric Mc said:
How about crash moulding one from thin plasticard - or making one up by mixing and shaping some Milliput?
Far quicker, easier and more accurate to cut the proper part from a scrap model.It the old part is cut out half a mm or so oversized and the excess sanded off, it should be a perfect fit.
If the original glued joint was a bit iffy, the part might snap off with a bit of pressure. You'd be lucky though...
Airfix are releasing a new-tool Wellington in 1:72 soon, which I guess might be available as the version you're after at some point. It should be better than the Matchbox kit, plus I expect there will be plenty of after market detail items for it.
Airfix are releasing a new-tool Wellington in 1:72 soon, which I guess might be available as the version you're after at some point. It should be better than the Matchbox kit, plus I expect there will be plenty of after market detail items for it.
dr_gn said:
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CanAm said:
dr_gn said:
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CanAm said:
dr_gn said:
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dr_gn said:
Airfix are releasing a new-tool Wellington in 1:72 soon, which I guess might be available as the version you're after at some point. It should be better than the Matchbox kit, plus I expect there will be plenty of after market detail items for it.
https://www.airfix.com/uk-en/vickers-wellington-mk...
The Trumpeter 1/72 Wellington kits are quite nice although the representation of the geodetic structure on the wings is a bit heavy handed. MPM/Special Hobby also do a variety of Wellingtons which have appeared at various times in Revell and Italeri boxes. Included in the MPM range is Merlin powered MkII version.
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