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Topic review - Fixing bowed pieces
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  Post subject:  Re: Fixing bowed pieces  Reply with quote
Okay thanks a bunch
Post Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2016 9:15 pm
  Post subject:  Re: Fixing bowed pieces  Reply with quote
If the bow is not too severe, you could simply glue in place in the hull and clamp securely over-night. You could also use the hot water technique (not too hot - hot tap water would work) and gently bend, then pour on cold water to hold the shape. :wave_1:
Post Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2016 6:43 pm
  Post subject:  Fixing bowed pieces  Reply with quote
Help! I am building a 1/350 scale battleship (Tamiya) and the middle deck piece is bowed several mm. Any suggestions on the best way to straighten it out? I have heard to submerge in boiling water, heated sand, or use a blow dryer to heat and then reform; what is the best option? This is my first time encountering the problem and do not want to ruin a key piece to my build.

Thanks

Cheers!
Post Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2016 1:31 pm

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