Captain Juan Juarez Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Any tips for piecing apart already glued minis?vGot a few off eBay cheaply, they're glued together though I don't know with what and that's all. I want to minimise damage where possible, but at worst I only need the arms and legs. Any help would be appreciated, apologies of this is available to Search-Fu but it doesn't work so well on my iPhone! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/254910-dissecting-pre-prepared-models/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyRhino Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 It depends on what they're assembled with. If they're assembled with plastic cement/plastic glue, they're not coming apart intact without some cutting. The only exception is if the previous owner used tiny dabs of glue. If they're assembled with superglue, you can typically just apply pressure to the joints and they pop apart. If they're assembled with Elmer's Wood Glue (actually happened to me), they fall apart in the paint stripping mix or hot water. Seriously, I got a bunch of marines in a random lot who were all assembled with wood glue. If they're assembled with two-part epoxy, throw them away (also happened to me. Huge blobs of rock-hard two-part epoxy connecting everything!). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/254910-dissecting-pre-prepared-models/#findComment-3100261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrywalker Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 ive found in the past that soaking old models in water broke them apart, i know it shouldnt though, i was cleaning a load of models that were covered in dust,left them in a bucket of water and they fell part, ive since done it with two other loads of models, migh be worht a try Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/254910-dissecting-pre-prepared-models/#findComment-3100466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vor Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 It depends on what they're assembled with.If they're assembled with plastic cement/plastic glue, they're not coming apart intact without some cutting. The only exception is if the previous owner used tiny dabs of glue. If they're assembled with superglue, you can typically just apply pressure to the joints and they pop apart. If they're assembled with Elmer's Wood Glue (actually happened to me), they fall apart in the paint stripping mix or hot water. Seriously, I got a bunch of marines in a random lot who were all assembled with wood glue. If they're assembled with two-part epoxy, throw them away (also happened to me. Huge blobs of rock-hard two-part epoxy connecting everything!). I once had an ebay purchase that turned out to be held together with blue-tac. Was fairly surprising, but easy to rebuild at least! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/254910-dissecting-pre-prepared-models/#findComment-3100479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warsmith Aznable Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 It depends on what they're assembled with.If they're assembled with plastic cement/plastic glue, they're not coming apart intact without some cutting. The only exception is if the previous owner used tiny dabs of glue. If they're assembled with superglue, you can typically just apply pressure to the joints and they pop apart. If they're assembled with Elmer's Wood Glue (actually happened to me), they fall apart in the paint stripping mix or hot water. Seriously, I got a bunch of marines in a random lot who were all assembled with wood glue. If they're assembled with two-part epoxy, throw them away (also happened to me. Huge blobs of rock-hard two-part epoxy connecting everything!). Distilled wisdom; should be in a sticky at the top of this subforum. Also it can help with superglued models to put them in a ziplock plastic bag and leave them in the freezer overnight. Make sure the model warms back up to room temperature before trying to prise apart the bits, as being cold may may the parts brittle. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/254910-dissecting-pre-prepared-models/#findComment-3100484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durus Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Use Acetone on superglue if you can't pry the model apart, without bending or breaking anything. It will soften the superglue so you can disassemble the model without using excessive force. If you are careful you can try to soften the glue on plastic models this way as well. I accidentally disassembled a Rhino this way once, while I was stripping the paint off it. Just don't soak the plastic in Acetone as it will melt. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/254910-dissecting-pre-prepared-models/#findComment-3100577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peredyne Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 In the US, you can get Simple Green. It strips models nicely and softens superglue with little or no effort. If it's plastic glue or epoxy, start cutting. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/254910-dissecting-pre-prepared-models/#findComment-3102271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacinda Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 If it was put together with superglue you can also toss them in the freezer over night. Often that will cause the glue to break from the inside out and the pieces just pop right off. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/254910-dissecting-pre-prepared-models/#findComment-3102705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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