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Re: Straightening metal parts

by drasticplastic » Wed Mar 04, 2020 7:05 pm

If all else fails you could replace the masts with wooden toothpicks (the round kind, but not bamboo!). Wood toothpicks are easier to get the right taper, and are actually quite strong for their size.
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Re: Straightening metal parts

by Sean_the_Nailer » Wed Mar 04, 2020 3:39 pm

I would simply suggest judicious application of 'strategic' bending using tweezers/needle-nose pliers, and comparing with the straight-edge of a metal scale(ruler)

(Old post, but I thought I'd put up a reply)

Straightening metal parts

by Sam88!! » Sun Nov 17, 2019 7:13 am

Awhile ago I picked up a metal USS Constitution in 1/700. I was thinking about starting her but upon further inspection I found the metal masts were bent in various places. How do I get them straight again?

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