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Wespe models bent crane jib?
matt7871
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Posted: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 05:57 AM UTC
Hi all

I am currently building Wespe models Leyland Retriever mobile crane when I took it out of the packaging I noticed the crane jib is bent/cracked near the pivot point on one side. The crack is'nt a problem but does anyone know what I could do to straighten it all out? The kit is all resin.

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Matt
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Posted: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 07:05 AM UTC
Hot water will soften the resin and then brace and allow to cool.
matt7871
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Posted: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 08:57 AM UTC
Hi there

Thankyou what you've suggested it will help a lot.

Thankyou again
Matt
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Posted: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 09:32 AM UTC
Wesp were one of the best traders to deal with im sure if you contact them they will replace it the same as they did for me with a damaged/missing part
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