Help! Yes this should probably go else where...but....

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Help! Yes this should probably go else where...but....

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 3:34 AM

Im putting it here for more views...

PLEASE HELP!

I did something really stupid(Ok no comments needed! Clown [:o)]

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4 Yrs ago I was working on a 1/72 AC and used Ambroid Liquid Mask...now I cant seem to remove the stuff! Ive got some of it off....but still have a lot left on there. I really would like to paint this...this weekend and get it knocked out. The mask is water based.....until it dries and after 4 yrs its now like a coat of armor! LOL

Any Suggestions?
Ok heres some things I have thought of and wondered but before I try it I wanted to get some feedback....
1) Putting the whole plane in a tub of Chameleon Stripper....which will more than likely remove the mask,paint,glue(I used Proweld and CA).....

I dont mind repainting and assembling everything again....but would rather not. So any suggestions?

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Ray Marotta

Member since
December 2002
From: Lyons Colorado, USA

Posted by Ray Marotta on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 8:22 AM

You might try making a chisel out of clear sprue and scrapeing the dried mask off.
I'd run a sharp #11 blade around the frame edges first, though.
Ray

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 9:27 AM

Four years ago!!! lol Laugh [(-D]

Ive left that stough on for a long time , but not that long. Ive had trouble removing that stough just after a month though. I just used a dull toothpick to scrape it off.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 11:18 AM

Have you tried a bit of Acetone? maybe a nailpolish remover? it might help cut through it, or at least soften it up in layers. Good luck.

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wayne baker

Member since
February 2003
From: Medina, Ohio

Posted by wayne baker on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 11:51 AM

Do you have any paint stripper that you can just paint onto the areas you want to clean. Check that it is plastic friendly.

I may get so drunk, I have to crawl home. But dammit, I'll crawl like a Marine.

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Woody

Member since
December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 12:34 PM

Hey Chris if it was me I think I'd try a soak in hot water. Not to hot, maybe the mask will soften enough to scrap off with a round toothpick carved to a chisel point.

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 4:56 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions. I think Im going to try using chamelon since it is plastic friendly. If that doesnt work, then I'll try the hot water....and if that doesnt work well then Im SOL! Banged Head [banghead]

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qmiester

Member since
May 2003
From: Central USA

Posted by qmiester on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 6:25 PM

Try sticking it in the freezer overnight - that seems to work on tape thats left on for a long time - Let us know what you try

Quincy

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 9:32 PM

Well so far I refilled my sterilite container with some fresh chameleon and have stuck it in there....I'll check it in the morning....might take a day or 2 but I think it will work. At least I wont have melted goo....
Swanny if you read this will you please tell me if Chameleon will remove CA and Proweld? Thats what Ive used for glue on this....

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