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Undercarriage

andyd12

Joined: February 05, 2012
KitMaker: 2 posts
AeroScale: 2 posts

Posted: Saturday, February 04, 2012 - 03:36 PM UTC
I have problems when putting on undercarriages on most of my models, the always bend outward, is there a way to remedy this?

Jessie_C


Joined: September 03, 2009
KitMaker: 6,965 posts
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Posted: Saturday, February 04, 2012 - 05:44 PM UTC
You could always make a jig from heavy cardboard to hold your model stationary while the glue cures.

vertigo

Joined: November 11, 2004
KitMaker: 388 posts
AeroScale: 225 posts

Posted: Saturday, February 04, 2012 - 10:04 PM UTC
Usually when I attach the undercarriage I'll turn the plane upside down and hold it level with a few paint bottle under the wings and nose.
I'll only attach one leg at a time and hold it in position until the glue has dried enough to stop it moving around.
It's always a good idea to give it plenty of time before up-righting the plane and putting pressure on the undercarriage or it will splay out.
I'll only attach one leg at a time and hold it in position until the glue has dried enough to stop it moving around.
It's always a good idea to give it plenty of time before up-righting the plane and putting pressure on the undercarriage or it will splay out.
Posted: Saturday, February 04, 2012 - 11:13 PM UTC
plenty of time to cure means at least overnight.
Posted: Sunday, February 05, 2012 - 06:07 AM UTC
I use a Lego jig and may attach upside down or right way up depending which looks easiest to me. Agree with overnight setting, don't rush it

andyd12

Joined: February 05, 2012
KitMaker: 2 posts
AeroScale: 2 posts

Posted: Sunday, February 05, 2012 - 06:53 AM UTC
Thanks for the advice! I normally let it dry overnight, But those are really good ideas!

barnsley5000

Joined: September 27, 2011
KitMaker: 136 posts
AeroScale: 16 posts

Posted: Sunday, February 05, 2012 - 07:02 AM UTC
super glue! always helps
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