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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Hints and Tips/Questions about modeling => Topic started by: RAGIII on June 15, 2021, 01:02:16 AM

Title: Suggestions for removing delicate resin prop blades from Pouring bliocks
Post by: RAGIII on June 15, 2021, 01:02:16 AM

Rather than continuing to Hijack the thread Alexis started for first time resin kit builders I figured I would ask this here. The Encore SE5a kit has some beautifully thin prop blades attached to heavy pouring blocks. The first time I attempted this kit i ruined the blades while removing. So all thoughts and techniques are welcomed! The first three photos show the "Most" difficult blades to remove!

RAGIII


(https://i.postimg.cc/VkZfTL4f/IMG-20210614-103747738.jpg)



(https://i.postimg.cc/1zgmZhYp/IMG-20210614-103756699.jpg)



(https://i.postimg.cc/25PzkcPg/IMG-20210614-103823526.jpg)



(https://i.postimg.cc/ZnPyKhsD/IMG-20210606-081351497.jpg)



(https://i.postimg.cc/J0CkLhxk/IMG-20210606-081410846.jpg)

Title: Re: Suggestions for removing delicate resin prop blades from Pouring bliocks
Post by: gedmundson on June 15, 2021, 01:54:04 AM

Hi Rick - I saw the question elsewhere in the forum and also saw the detailed response by Prze. I have to agree 100% with his explanation of using a fine razor saw to remove the bulk of the resin casting block, then carefully slicing the remaining excess off with a brand new #11 blade. Sanding down to finish. Patience it the key! I've worked on many resin kits lately and this method works well.
Cheers,
Gary

Title: Re: Suggestions for removing delicate resin prop blades from Pouring bliocks
Post by: Alexis on June 15, 2021, 11:02:07 PM

Hey Rick ,

For the single blades I would do it the same way as removing the four blade to your question posted in my thread . Using the backside of a #11 blade and sourcing it free . Be a lot less sanding and flexing of the resin parts . Prze and Gary have very sound advice to your question .


Alexis