Basic Posted October 21, 2013 Share #1 Posted October 21, 2013 Hey ladies and gents, I have a quick question about my electric plank bender, made by Model Expo. I bought it new from a local hobby store, everything looks in great condition, no wear and tear, etc. The first time I plugged it in, however, there was a pretty strong odor of burning plastic, as well as some smoke being emitted from where the base of the metal rod meets the plastic guard on the handle. I unplugged it immediately, for fear that it would catch fire. My question: Is it normal that on the first use of an electric plank bender there is an odor of burning plastic and smoke being emitted? If so, does this usually go away after the first few uses, or do you think the plank bender is defective? I asked in another thread but haven't gotten any concrete answers. Thanks! John - Attached is a picture containing the plank bender, just in case! Quote Currently in drydock: The Lynx by PanArt - Baltimore Schooner, 1812 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzleloader Posted October 22, 2013 Share #2 Posted October 22, 2013 John I have one of those benders. I use it a LOT. I never had any trouble with it trying melt itself but I did have to return the first one (it quit after a month) Model Expo were very good about replacing it. Just call them they will replace it. Mark Quote Current build Dom Fernando II E Gloria crossection Finished boats Portuguese Caravel Artenaval Yacht Mary Mamoli Mayflower M.S. H.M.S. Unicorn Corel Whaleboat Marine Model Co. Swift A.L. America (solid hull) Marine Model Co. Albatros Mantua U.S.S. Constitution Revell Spanish Galleon Revell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted October 22, 2013 Share #3 Posted October 22, 2013 That doesnt seem right.....I would give them a call and ask for a new one... Chuck Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basic Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted October 22, 2013 Hmm Yeah, that may be my best bet. I think I'll try it one more time (this time with an extinguisher handy!) and if it does the same thing, I'll call Model Expo. Thanks!! Quote Currently in drydock: The Lynx by PanArt - Baltimore Schooner, 1812 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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