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I'm doing mine with LEDs in the engines, but no fibreoptics.

The operation was a success. I put water from the kettle in to a pot and diluted with cool water down to 65 deg C. Held the warped part of the model in for 25 seconds, then pulled out and straightened by hand. I had the kitchen faucet running 5' away, and quenched under cold water to 'set' it. Thank...

Thanks guys - I wasn't sure how hot I could go with the water, and sure didn't want to overdo it. I'll be doing this later today.

-Marlon

hi Guys,

I know of the hot water trick for straightening warped resin pieces. I was wondering if those of you who had done it had more information about how hot to make the water, general pointers, etc.

All help is appreciated!

-Marlon

No, no, no... There are adhesives made specifically for doing this! Microscale makes a metal foil adhesive that thins out nicely with alcohol. Also, any big art & craft store (like Michaels) will have adhesive used for gold and silver leaf. I've used both with great results. They can be thinned...

I recall several old FSM articles that showed how to do this.

Has anyone ever tried it themselves, and what type of adhesive to you use? I was thinking of thinning contact cement with acetone.

Any info appreciated!

-Marlonius

Again, thanks. That info is just what I need. There are a couple of big hobbyshops in Edmonton here, so I'll check around.

-Marlon

Thanks Dan,

Next question: what is Alclad and where do I get some? I want this bike to be really special for my dad, so I'm willing to go to considerable lengths.

-Marlon

No, I'm not building the Naboo ship from Episode 1, but doing something along those lines. I'm building a replica of my dad's old motorcycle, a 1966 Honda Superhawk. Although the kit comes with a couple of chrome plated trees, the fenders, which dear old dad had had chromed aftermarket on his bike, ...