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  1. shortgrass

    What would be the best way to unglue some wooden ship model parts ?  Have been working on the HMS Fly and have made some errors.  Used PVA glue.  Thanks for any help.

    1. chris watton

      chris watton

      You could try and dampen the parts to help release the wood glue, but it may be better contacting Amati for some replacement parts. I am sure they would be very helpful. But be aware, for most of July and August they are shut. I do not have any Amati kits here, so cannot help, I do not work for them.

       

      Thank you,

       

      Chris

    2. shortgrass

      shortgrass

      Thanks for your help Chris. 

  2. shortgrass

    Regarding the Swan Morton products - do you recall the model number(s) of the handles for the blades ?

    1. kurtvd19

      kurtvd19

      The handle I use most often is this one -

      https://www.ebay.com/itm/Scalpel-Handle-8-Surgical-Dermal-Podiatry-Instrument/400826633059?epid=1032987700&hash=item5d53210b63:g:lUMAAOSwwiFcqtwn:sc:USPSFirstClass!60559!US!-1

       

      The other one I have is linked below.  I usually keep the brand new blade in the metal handle and swith the used blade to the plastic handle - if the blade is still sharp but not pristine.

      https://www.ebay.com/itm/Scalpel-Handles-5-6-with-Plastic-Grip-Handle-for-Surgical-Blades-10-to-25/352624432971?epid=1955784363&hash=item521a0dd74b:g:p6UAAOSwA65bz47n

       

      I like the feel of the metal handle - I can hold it for extended periods of time.  However, some have said they preferred the plastic handles.  I have a very large hand which may account for my preference.  Anyway at the modest costs try both the metal and plastic.

      Kurt

       

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