CrankyCrafstman Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Hey all Anyone have an idea on how I can fix this? I was thinking about using a hair dryer and warm it up, the clamp it together and use cold water to set it to the new shape. I'm I wrong, never had this problem and I really don't want to screw up my Hellcat. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. I don't think glue alone will hold it unless I can get the edges closer together. Ron G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Do things line up well when the halves are pulled tight? If so, nylon zip ties work great! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 51 minutes ago, Bill_S said: Do things line up well when the halves are pulled tight? If so, nylon zip ties work great! I’d agree with Bill, if the halves and tail align strap it up and feed liquid cement and wait a couple of days........ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[CAT]CplSlade Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 The glue will hold once it has time to cure. Zip it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted August 7, 2019 Author Share Posted August 7, 2019 4 hours ago, Bill_S said: Do things line up well when the halves are pulled tight? If so, nylon zip ties work great! Damn! I didnt think about using zip ties. See it does pay off being on these forums you learn sumpin' new every day. Thanks Bill. Ron G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[CAT]CplSlade Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Zip it good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Glue it, Airfix plastic is soft and will conform. I normally use clamps, but I like the zip tie idea, just be careful not to over tighten it, zip ties are stronger than you think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunhertz Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Love the zip tie idea. As a word of warning the fit gets a whole lot harder once you put the bulkheads in too 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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