Kaldoth Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 So, hopefully a quick and easy question. I've got a bunch of old chaos marines I need to pull the heads off of to replace with some shiny new FW heads. These guys have been sitting for over a year now, and I know I used superglue and not plastic glue to put these suckers together. Probably Krazy glue, knowing my purchasing habits I'm just wondering if there are any good ways to pull apart superglued pieces without damaging the models. I've tried just using my fingernails up under the jaw and giving a good yank, but they won't budge. The torsos have come clean off of the legs, though :P I don't want to jam anything under there to pry them off for fear of damaging the chest armor. Any tips?Cheers!-Kal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Whack them in the freezer overnight, it will weaken the bond a bit. cheers, Jono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scribe Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Yeah, I put my own (always use super glue, plastic glue is :cuss!) in the freezer all the time, snaps easy that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Dallo Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 The freezer treatment works well. Superglue uses water when it bonds. Freezing that causes the water to turn to ice, which expands, weakening the bond. For stubborn pieces I quickly transfer the frozen piece to warm (NOT BOILING) water briefly. I lost a few 40mm bases to warping before I learned this. Hope this helps. Dallo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGeils81 Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 http://www.micromark.com/z-7-debonder-1-oz,7578.html That's what I use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucio Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 I usually just use a small screwdriver (the type used on glassess or electronics) as a combination chisel and lever to break the bond. If that doesn't work, use a modelling knife to cut the plastic at the base of the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acebaur Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Well as long as you aren't worried about damaging paint, put them into some Super Clean(it's an engine de-greaser). It strips paint and breaks superglue bonds and doesn't damage the mini's at all. You can find it at any auto parts store, comes in a purple bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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