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Post by mozart3851 on Oct 12, 2009 6:09:09 GMT -5
OK, I just recently purchased a HUGE model and parts lot off Ebay. Models in various stages of build, and a ton of motors the same way. My dilemma is I want to take some of the stuff apart! Someone on another site told me to freeze the parts overnight, this didn't help! Does anyone know of something I can maybe soak the parts in to help loosen the glue? Any suggestions would be appreciated! Toney
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Post by virgmeister on Oct 12, 2009 9:57:33 GMT -5
Soaking them in purple power will soften the glue, if it is testors orange or blue tube glue, which you wont know. Try that and se what happens.
Virgil
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Post by rodburner on Oct 12, 2009 10:05:25 GMT -5
If you can find the tube the glue came out of, just un-squeeze it back inside and then run for your life because that's totally insane!! but really, what I have done is get the parts or model wet under a faucet with warm water.....stick into a zip lock bag and toss in the freezer for a day. what happens is moisture gets into the smallest places and "pops" the stuff apart. sometimes it takes more than one visit to get it done....but it works. other thing you can do is carve with your xacto blade or use micro bits on your dremel.
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Post by mozart3851 on Oct 13, 2009 6:00:15 GMT -5
Thank for the feedback. I'll try both. I got some really nice, old motors, some are put together with no paint, pieces glued wrong, or not lined up properly! I wanted to try and re-use several of them! Mozart
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Post by abedooley on Oct 25, 2009 20:33:05 GMT -5
If you can find the tube the glue came out of, just un-squeeze it back inside and then run for your life because that's totally insane!! but really, what I have done is get the parts or model wet under a faucet with warm water.....stick into a zip lock bag and toss in the freezer for a day. what happens is moisture gets into the smallest places and "pops" the stuff apart. sometimes it takes more than one visit to get it done....but it works. other thing you can do is carve with your xacto blade or use micro bits on your dremel. LMAO!!! Thats a really good idea Bob! I'll have to remember that one.
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