Hi,
I've just started to build a resin M54 cargo truck by Real Model & it is in the very early stages at the moment. I have finished cleaning & making good the chassis but I have noticed that it bows in the middle & requires straightening out.
Could somebody point me in the right direction, please?
Thanks for your help.
Joe.
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How best to straighten out a resin chassis?
joegrafton
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Posted: Friday, January 14, 2011 - 11:32 AM UTC
jvazquez
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Posted: Friday, January 14, 2011 - 11:48 AM UTC
As crazy as it may sound, boiling water does the trick for me.
What I usually do is boil some water in a large pot, and using tweazers or whatever I have, dip the part into the water for just a second or two and no more, pull it out, quickly make the move or bend I have to make and hold it for about 10 seconds. By then it will already be cooled and taken its shape. But be patient, you may have to do it a few times, and less is more. and of course be careful not to bend a section or part you didn't want to.
What I usually do is boil some water in a large pot, and using tweazers or whatever I have, dip the part into the water for just a second or two and no more, pull it out, quickly make the move or bend I have to make and hold it for about 10 seconds. By then it will already be cooled and taken its shape. But be patient, you may have to do it a few times, and less is more. and of course be careful not to bend a section or part you didn't want to.
vonHengest
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Posted: Friday, January 14, 2011 - 11:55 AM UTC
Ditto @ what James said.
I also have used the flame from a candle for thinner pieces, either way make sure you exercise caution.
I also have used the flame from a candle for thinner pieces, either way make sure you exercise caution.
Headhunter506
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Posted: Friday, January 14, 2011 - 04:27 PM UTC
Aw, that's a ridiculous suggestion. Everybody knows that microwaves are for drying poodles after giving them a bath.
joegrafton
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Posted: Friday, January 14, 2011 - 08:21 PM UTC
Hi fellas,
Thanks. I appreciate your help. I dont own a microwave so it will have to be the boiling water method! I have used the hairdryer technique on some resin ammo bandoliers. Will this work with a chassis?
Joe.
Thanks. I appreciate your help. I dont own a microwave so it will have to be the boiling water method! I have used the hairdryer technique on some resin ammo bandoliers. Will this work with a chassis?
Joe.
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Posted: Friday, January 14, 2011 - 11:13 PM UTC
Boiling water is much safer than the microwave and the hair drier. After correcting the shape of the chassis submerge it into cold water immediately. Someone explained that resin has some sort of shape memory and after some time it will bend back. This way you can prevent it.
bulivyf
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Posted: Friday, January 14, 2011 - 11:43 PM UTC
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Hi,
I've just started to build a resin M54 cargo truck by Real Model & it is in the very early stages at the moment. I have finished cleaning & making good the chassis but I have noticed that it bows in the middle & requires straightening out.
Could somebody point me in the right direction, please?
Thanks for your help.
Joe.
Joe,
I think the best help - to send a new chassis for you.
Miloslav
joegrafton
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Posted: Friday, January 14, 2011 - 11:47 PM UTC
Hello again,
Okay, I've used the boiling water/cold water technique & it appears to have worked.
Really appreciate your help here, fellas. Thanks a lot.
I'll be starting a WIP thread on the Real Model M52 Tractor with M127 Semi-Trailer from Real Model of Czech Republic later on this weekend over on Armor/AFV: Vietnam if anyone is interested in following the build.
Thanks again.
Joe.
Okay, I've used the boiling water/cold water technique & it appears to have worked.
Really appreciate your help here, fellas. Thanks a lot.
I'll be starting a WIP thread on the Real Model M52 Tractor with M127 Semi-Trailer from Real Model of Czech Republic later on this weekend over on Armor/AFV: Vietnam if anyone is interested in following the build.
Thanks again.
Joe.
joegrafton
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Posted: Saturday, January 15, 2011 - 12:00 AM UTC
Hey Miloslav,
Thanks buddy! PM inbound.
Joe.
Thanks buddy! PM inbound.
Joe.
Headhunter506
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Posted: Saturday, January 15, 2011 - 09:02 AM UTC
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have you tried?
Remember, resin is a viscous liquid regardless artificial or natural. You are heating the water in it when you microwave it.
Try it for couple of seconds, try it on some carrier you cut off, then tell me if it's ridiculous.
I'm sure you'll find this way better than using hot water or a heat gun. You're heating it from inside out, not just the surface layers.
Yes, I've tried it many times in the past, especially when working with old Jaguar resin conversion kits; and it does work. Did you stop reading after "Aw, that's a ridiculous suggestion."? I was attempting to be sarcastic. Never mind.
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