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Squadron putty, white or green, seems to have a lot of shrinkage issues. I second the use of Tamiya putty--much more stable. For quick seam fixes, I use superglue mixed with regular (NOT cornstarch) talcum powder. Here's my thesis on the subject... :D http://mysite.verizon.net/modelwerks/tips/SGT.ht...

I gotta agree--your best best may be to cut it open in an inconspicuous place and try fixing it.

In general, soldering is my preferred way to go. It is a gaurunteed joint.

CAREFULLY applying turpentine along the seam works well. But, it can weaken the plastic so be very careful and gentle. If the plastic becomes weakened, it will return to normal as the turpentine evaporates. I would try to remove as much as possible by hand and careful cutting if the plastic is old a...

Another problem is the color. In scale, white LEDs are awefully white. In most movie applications, the lights are a bit yellowish. A simple fix with a filter, but still something to consider.

babaganoosh wrote:since when are people serious here?

This from a guy who thinks coke is cheaper than Windex? How much does a gram go for these days?

Yeah, oven cleaner works great at removing chrome. It also welds the styrene right to your skin, which is being disolved by the oven cleaner. Oven cleaner also takes the paint right off a car, and causes cancer. Go with the Windex. "Windex, the other mouthwash" K Not even close to true as...