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leuchars12
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steamed cockpit

Post by leuchars12 » Mon Sep 16, 2013 12:14 pm

Hi guys is there anyway to repair a steamed up cockpit due to glue I used hungrily liquid Polly which has steamed it up

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Re: steamed cockpit

Post by steve149c » Mon Sep 16, 2013 12:47 pm

If you are happy sanding and smoothing, polishing then you can do that!
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Re: steamed cockpit

Post by leuchars12 » Mon Sep 16, 2013 1:58 pm

I can give it a bash have you got a link on some tips btw it should have said humbrol liquid Polly

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Re: steamed cockpit

Post by steve149c » Mon Sep 16, 2013 2:03 pm

Which model are you building?
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Re: steamed cockpit

Post by leuchars12 » Mon Sep 16, 2013 3:18 pm

Airfix seafire FR46

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Re: steamed cockpit

Post by steve149c » Mon Sep 16, 2013 3:35 pm

Best bet then is to call Airfix and get a replacement 01843 233525, they are usually very good!

Always worth calling

Steve
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Re: steamed cockpit

Post by leuchars12 » Mon Sep 16, 2013 3:43 pm

Ok thank you for your help

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Re: steamed cockpit

Post by steve149c » Mon Sep 16, 2013 4:01 pm

No worries, let me know!
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Re: steamed cockpit

Post by leuchars12 » Fri Sep 20, 2013 9:18 pm

Phoned airfix they said to use the support section on there website contacted them and could take upto 28 days for parts to get posted out so will see what happens

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Re: steamed cockpit

Post by steve149c » Sat Sep 21, 2013 5:18 am

Seems a good result to me, should be with you sooner than that
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Re: steamed cockpit

Post by leuchars12 » Tue Sep 24, 2013 1:01 pm

New cockpit arrived thanks for your help

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Re: steamed cockpit

Post by steve149c » Tue Sep 24, 2013 6:16 pm

Great outcome, glad I could help!
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Canon 7D2, 100-400mm IS L lense, Icom R6 and alot of luck!

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