Delta.Skies Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 has anybody else have a hard time aligning the robes to the back. One end will connect but leaves a huge gap on the left left and won't connect to the chest all the way. Now it's gotten to the point superglue has taken some of the detail out. Any tips to recovering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 no, it should align perfectly, mine certainly did. can you take some photos please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callan Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 I recently had similar trouble assembling mine, but I pressed it in place until the plastic glue held, and now the joins are pretty hard to see. I have no idea how to fix a model coated in too much glue, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dracos Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Green stuff for extra folds in the cape would be my suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta.Skies Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share Posted May 7, 2018 Green stuff for extra folds in the cape would be my suggestion. thats what I essentially did ant the end. was so determined to connect it, that i had to try atleast 10 times. with super glue. the lost detail is pretty much where you stick #1 chest piece to #2 left side of the robe. Thats where the first big gap was at between the armor / robe, and belt connecting to the right side. The top left side of the robe would not connect. and it was a little off, then trying to put on the back end. the left leg was just pushing it too far out. I checked the instructions multiple times, and it fit in the slot alright, but when it came down to it, it just wouldnt close. i closed the gaps, but the glue and putty essentially blurred the armor piece, but closed the cape gap. I will take pics of it when i get home. Luckily i complained on amazon, and chose to return the rest of it, and may get another one. It was to be a kitbash for my watch master. We will see how it goes but im thinking of just going to good ole bits off ebay to see what i can cook up. Just wanted to know if anyone else had the same problem with any of their models, wondering if it was me or was that just a bad mold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Always dryfit before applying glue. Always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta.Skies Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share Posted May 7, 2018 Always dryfit before applying glue. Always. didnt think i could dryfit that model the way those pieces are setup to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 The only thing I ever had trouble dryfitting is arms holding a gun. Capes and such should easily be possible to dryfit. I still didn't get around to build a Primaris Librarian tho so I can't say anything about specifically that model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta.Skies Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share Posted May 7, 2018 The area highlighted in purple attaches to the red section, front early, with the leg highlighted in green connecting to the red. when trying to combine it to the back, theres a 2cm gap between the cape, and was lop sided near the shoulder part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinsanity Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 I have to assume this was due to a previous part havingbeen misaligned (the head, possibly), making it impossible for the parts that go "on top" to fit properly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta.Skies Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share Posted May 7, 2018 I have to assume this was due to a previous part havingbeen misaligned (the head, possibly), making it impossible for the parts that go "on top" to fit properly... I only made it to step 3. my only thought could be was the leg, but i kept rearranging the leg so it could close it, but it was no luck. one side would close while the other would open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinsanity Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Sigh, I think I've built too many Simarites recently... Sorry, didn't quite remember how the Libby looked like before assembly. Did you happen to glue both front pieces together before gluing them to the back? Looking at the sprues on the website, it does look like you'd first glue the chestplate and right side (from model's perspective) to the back, and then add the codpiece and right side once the first set is dry... No? + Edit: Actually, might have to be the other way 'round... Glue the codpiece/left, then the chestpiece/right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewChristlieb Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Play Black Templars, put the witch to the flame. Easy fix ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta.Skies Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share Posted May 7, 2018 Just got home, here it is. Have to clean off the putty but most of the chest details are gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 :( Ouch, that looks painful Good luck getting it cleaned up, I think it'll be hard work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta.Skies Posted May 8, 2018 Author Share Posted May 8, 2018 The sides cleaned up nicely after some shaving. The front not so much. The armor lines are still diminished along with the belt. But I'm receiving my refund. So I'm not too mad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta.Skies Posted May 8, 2018 Author Share Posted May 8, 2018 - Since i couldnt recover the primaris librarian model, this is the second choice for my watch master - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slothysaur Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 I use Super Clean to strip my models I find secondhand. Coincidentally it destroys super glue (unsure about plastic glue). Just let it sit for a bit. I've had models forgotten in a pure solution for 6 months and they're perfectly fine. Maybe that could help your loss of detail due to glue. EDIT: It's in a purple container, commonly sold in auto shops in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta.Skies Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 I use Super Clean to strip my models I find secondhand. Coincidentally it destroys super glue (unsure about plastic glue). Just let it sit for a bit. I've had models forgotten in a pure solution for 6 months and they're perfectly fine. Maybe that could help your loss of detail due to glue. EDIT: It's in a purple container, commonly sold in auto shops in the US. Didnt even think of that, I'll throw it in the mix with the others and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betrayer41 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 I swear to god i have never been more frustrated putting a model together..... I couldn't get anything to line up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta.Skies Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 I swear to god i have never been more frustrated putting a model together..... I couldn't get anything to line up. trust i feel your pain. the front pieces gave me the worst time, then trying to align it to the back. Im so happy i purchased it from amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 ...what on earth happened? The Libby model was a very straightforward fit when I put mine together. Always dry fit before you glue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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