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  1. johneli1

    johneli1 Formula Junior

    Feb 10, 2006
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    #1 johneli1, Mar 12, 2007
    HI all,

    I'm modifying an Autoart Diablo into a SE30 using an APM transkit. Only thing is, the resin engine cover is warped. I'm sure there are ways of getting it back to its original shape but does anyone know how?

    I thought you put it in hot water or something but that didn't seem to work.

    Any ideas would be gratefully received.
     
  2. ferrariboy360

    ferrariboy360 Karting

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    #2 ferrariboy360, Mar 13, 2007
    Hello,
    I have heard also that hot water will helps , maybe you must get very hot water?
     
  3. lucky_13_2002

    lucky_13_2002 F1 Rookie

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    #3 lucky_13_2002, Mar 13, 2007
    Hot water would help you pretty much only with regular plastic models.Since resin is very much brittle the situation with it is called-tough luck.Try to return it and get an exchange for the piece.
     
  4. nniemi

    nniemi Karting

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    #4 nniemi, Mar 14, 2007
    If you can't return it, hot water should work. Specially with resin. Bend the warm/hot part slightly "over" from what you need. After that hold it in its position and use cold water to cool it down.

    -Niko
     
  5. Philmodelcar

    Philmodelcar Karting

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    #5 Philmodelcar, Mar 14, 2007
    you can also try with a hair-dryer. I tried with success...
    Phil
     
  6. johneli1

    johneli1 Formula Junior

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    #6 johneli1, Mar 14, 2007
    Thanks everyone - I'll let you know how I get on!
     

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