Grand Master Aldric Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 So i have a model whose right hand is not touching the bottom of the bolter and i need to know how to remove his arm. Thanks. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282885-removing-space-marine-arms/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Blaire Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Pull it off, break it off, or cut it off with various implements are all possible solutions. I just de-armed about 13-14 Marines the other day with various levels of paint damage, but nothing a quick paint touch up can't cure. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282885-removing-space-marine-arms/#findComment-3514074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Master Aldric Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 well i tried to pull it off but it won't come off. and i would like to not break it to sunders since im low on marine arms as it is. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282885-removing-space-marine-arms/#findComment-3514080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lysere Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 With A Hammer! On a more serious note simply pulling the arm off if the glue is weak enough, or gently attacking it with a sharp blade to weaken the glue should allow it to come off without damaging the rest of the model. I've changed the arms on a large number of marines so let me add once you get the arm off scrap and file off as much of the old glue as possible if any is left. Otherwise it takes forever to set. Be careful though, I did this to a marine the other day and both arms, a shoulder pad, and the head all ended up coming loose. Nothing a little clean up and glue can't fit but figured I'd mention it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282885-removing-space-marine-arms/#findComment-3514082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Master Aldric Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 With A Hammer! On a more serious note simply pulling the arm off if the glue is weak enough, or gently attacking it with a sharp blade to weaken the glue should allow it to come off without damaging the rest of the model. I've changed the arms on a large number of marines so let me add once you get the arm off scrap and file off as much of the old glue as possible if any is left. Otherwise it takes forever to set. Be careful though, I did this to a marine the other day and both arms, a shoulder pad, and the head all ended up coming loose. Nothing a little clean up and glue can't fit but figured I'd mention it. WITH A HAMMER! i think the hammer of the emperor would strike me down for such heresy. but i tried what you said and it worked so thanks. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282885-removing-space-marine-arms/#findComment-3514093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhg033 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 superglue or plastic glue? plastic glue will have bonded the parts and a knife will likely be the better option. superglue is more brittle and a bit of teasing/pulling might work. I've also head that putting the model in the freezer for a while can help but not tried this myself. for pulling a apart a landraider last night I resorted to running a knife down the joins, using my modelling tool (which I embedded in the back of my thumb holding the model) to leaver up and separate bits and a TV remote control for a bit of percussive assistance. I do not recommend the last option, you end up changing the channel by accident. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282885-removing-space-marine-arms/#findComment-3514105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannus Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 The only way to win is not to play. :D I would suggest salt-dipping the arm and moving it into a better position. Fewer risks that way. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282885-removing-space-marine-arms/#findComment-3514214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerian Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Is it painted? If not, and superglue was used, then you can soak the model in Superclean (from automotive aisle at Walmart) and it'll make the bond brittle, and very easy to pop off without damage. It'll remove the paint extremely effectively, however, so don't do this on anything you want to try to keep the paint in good shape on. V Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282885-removing-space-marine-arms/#findComment-3515603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T14 Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 JLC or hasagawa razor saws removes virtually NO material, leaving both parts perfectly reusable. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282885-removing-space-marine-arms/#findComment-3516174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fibonacci Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I find that a chainsword will often remove their arms. If you want the arms intact a multi-melta to the chest works too but that is more like removing the marine from their arms. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282885-removing-space-marine-arms/#findComment-3516203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraRich Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 The other way if you have used citadel glue that melts the plastic together is to get a pair of wire cutters and put them under the arm. slowly close the jaws so it starts to cut through the plastic where its joined and you will find the force exerted on the upper part of the arm will push it away from the body breaking the join without too much damage. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282885-removing-space-marine-arms/#findComment-3516300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I have done the freezer technique If all else fail chain said arms to two landraiders and gun the engines. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282885-removing-space-marine-arms/#findComment-3516354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Master Aldric Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 The other way if you have used citadel glue that melts the plastic together is to get a pair of wire cutters and put them under the arm. slowly close the jaws so it starts to cut through the plastic where its joined and you will find the force exerted on the upper part of the arm will push it away from the body breaking the join without too much damage. it melts plastic? i thought that that that only happened when you had like really thin flimsy plastic. and the glue im using is gale force nine premium-instant hobby glue. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282885-removing-space-marine-arms/#findComment-3516902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromedog Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Yes, that is the primary purpose for a polystyrene cement type adhesive.IT softens the plastics and blends them together into a new whole, as strong as each piece was before.There are NO chemical debonders for this type of 'glue' - because it ISN'T a glue, but a solvent that is DESIGNED to soften plastics.Any chemical solvent capable of breaking the bond, will by its very nature, destroy plastics - since you don't dissolve the "glue" bond, but rather the bond itself. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282885-removing-space-marine-arms/#findComment-3518759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamafore Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Yes, that is the primary purpose for a polystyrene cement type adhesive. IT softens the plastics and blends them together into a new whole, as strong as each piece was before. There are NO chemical debonders for this type of 'glue' - because it ISN'T a glue, but a solvent that is DESIGNED to soften plastics. Any chemical solvent capable of breaking the bond, will by its very nature, destroy plastics - since you don't dissolve the "glue" bond, but rather the bond itself. Pretty much Plastic model glue welds the plastic pieces together. It's what it's made to do. No offense intended, but I'm dumb so I sat there for a few minutes trying to figure out what you said. My apologies. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282885-removing-space-marine-arms/#findComment-3519312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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