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  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Exit 7a NJ Turnpike
Warped resin parts
Posted by RAF120 on Tuesday, November 11, 2003 9:27 PM
I have a 1/35 resin .50 cal with a warped barrel. Now I've seen somewhere how to fix it but I can't to seem to find the answer. So I've come to you all to help me out.
Trevor Where am I going and why am I in this handbasket?
  • Member since
    January 2003
Posted by shermanfreak on Tuesday, November 11, 2003 10:03 PM
Soak it in warm water for a few minutes and try gently straightening it out.
Another method that I've used with success is a blow dryer.

Hope this helps.
Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Sandusky Ohio, USA
Posted by Swanny on Tuesday, November 11, 2003 10:39 PM
Trevor, I just had to deal with this problem. I took a cup of hot tap water and put it in the microwave for about 60 seconds and heated it to 180 degrees F (I used a candy thermometer to check it). I turned on the kitchen sink cold water to a gentle flow and then submerged the warped part in the hot water for a minute. Small pieces do not need a lot of time while larger pieces will need more time. Then I took it out of the hot water, bent it into the desired shape with my fingers, held it in position and submerged it under the cold running water to set the new shape. Might be a good idea to put a strainer over the sink drain just in case you fumble the part - wouldn't want it going down the drain. This worked very well and you can see before and after pictures on my website under the RS.14 build article.
  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Exit 7a NJ Turnpike
Posted by RAF120 on Wednesday, November 12, 2003 4:48 PM
Thanks guys,
That's what I though I was suppost to do but I though I would ask first.
Thanks again for the help you guys are the best!
Trevor Where am I going and why am I in this handbasket?
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