paul178 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I have just bu**ered up one of my best builds through impatience. I could not get any cement to come out of the needle on two bottles of poly cement one Revel contactia and two humbrol Poly. How do you keep the needles clear it seems a constant battle to me? So the last bit on the complete build was putting the canopy on I managed to press it down to remove a slight gap and bent the tail wheel. So I removed the needle and droped some (I thought glue into the tail wheel hole to reinforce it. Then the plonker that I am picked it up and inspected it. The poly was still wet and ran down the fusalage and onto the starboard markings which disolved into a mess of future and silver acrylic. The paintwork I can save but the decal is destroyed. Any Ideas where I can get the decal( its the new Airfix1/72 Mk 22 in 605 colours) Depressed does not come near how I am feeling at the moment. It had been a happy day until now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prenton Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I have just bu**ered up one of my best builds through impatience. I could not get any cement to come out of the needle on two bottles of poly cement one Revel contactia and two humbrol Poly. How do you keep the needles clear it seems a constant battle to me?So the last bit on the complete build was putting the canopy on I managed to press it down to remove a slight gap and bent the tail wheel. So I removed the needle and droped some (I thought glue into the tail wheel hole to reinforce it. Then the plonker that I am picked it up and inspected it. The poly was still wet and ran down the fusalage and onto the starboard markings which disolved into a mess of future and silver acrylic. The paintwork I can save but the decal is destroyed. Any Ideas where I can get the decal( its the new Airfix1/72 Mk 22 in 605 colours) Depressed does not come near how I am feeling at the moment. It had been a happy day until now! Sorry to hear that - very unfortunate. Hope someone can answer your call on the decal - haven't got the kit (yet). On the issue of how to keep the needles clear: I have some very thin wire, which I push through at the end of a session to clear it, before putting on the blue lid (Revell). Hope that helps... next time! Alternatively, try the tamiya extra thin instead - easier, better...problem is, you have to get it by mail from Hong Kong (Lucky Model have it). Philip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seboo Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Remove the needle and hold it using pliers or wooden peg over a candle or match until all the remaining glue will burn off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Gordon Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Thin wire for me.Saves all that messing about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 The wire used to keep sparkling wine corks in is just the correct size . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeventySecond Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Hi paul In reply to your query around getting replacement decals for the F22. I have just bought the Airfix kit and probably won't use the kit decals as I have the Xtradecal sheet so you are very welcome to what you need. Drop me a line and I'll send them to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehed Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Agree with Seboo. I usually enter the tip into a cigarette lighter flame and the blockage melts or burns in a split second. Regards, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Thompson Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I have just bu**ered up one of my best builds through impatience. I could not get any cement to come out of the needle on two bottles of poly cement one Revel contactia and two humbrol Poly. How do you keep the needles clear it seems a constant battle to me?So the last bit on the complete build was putting the canopy on I managed to press it down to remove a slight gap and bent the tail wheel. So I removed the needle and droped some (I thought glue into the tail wheel hole to reinforce it. Then the plonker that I am picked it up and inspected it. The poly was still wet and ran down the fusalage and onto the starboard markings which disolved into a mess of future and silver acrylic. The paintwork I can save but the decal is destroyed. Any Ideas where I can get the decal( its the new Airfix1/72 Mk 22 in 605 colours) Depressed does not come near how I am feeling at the moment. It had been a happy day until now! I feel your pain! I don't know if this will help you to feel better, but the tailwheel on that kit is pretty flimsy - no wonder it broke. I was planning on just replacing it with something sturdier and saving the kit tailwheel for a more suitable aircraft like a Piper Cub or Tiger Moth! Anyway, as has already been suggested, liquid cement bottles with metal needles can be cleaned up pretty well just by holding the tip in the flame of a match or candle, but be careful - the stuff is flammable. I also find that sometimes storing the bottle upside down (so that the tip is down) helps to stop it from happening again. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul178 Posted July 28, 2012 Author Share Posted July 28, 2012 Hi paulIn reply to your query around getting replacement decals for the F22. I have just bought the Airfix kit and probably won't use the kit decals as I have the Xtradecal sheet so you are very welcome to what you need. Drop me a line and I'll send them to you. PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul178 Posted July 28, 2012 Author Share Posted July 28, 2012 Thanks for all you help and advice,most welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizball Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Remember to pull out the needle with a plier before putting it in the flame! It's a quick and easy method with the added bonus of FIRE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wbk666 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Thin wire for me.Saves all that messing about. same here, the wire out of a "tie-wrap" that the use for freezer bags works well for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul178 Posted July 28, 2012 Author Share Posted July 28, 2012 Tried the cigarette and pliers trick. All is good. I will try the wire trick on the other bottle tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarenC1 Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Remember to pull out the needle with a plier before putting it in the flame! It's a quick and easy method with the added bonus of FIRE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truro Model Builder Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Fine wire. I have a small length of guide wire that was originally intended to thread up through arteries. Terrific stuff, the glue gives up every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Séan Pádraig Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Yup, I'm another using a lenght of wire (with a loop twist at the end) This has kept my glue ready for use for a few years now. It was one of the first 'tips' I passed on to my daughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul178 Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 A big thankyou to SeventySecond who sent me the decals I needed to rescue my Spitfire. Just shows what a friendly happy helpful forum this is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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