DoubleD Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 Could anyone please advise me of the best way to remove the part in the attached photo from the spruce.I’ve not got a good record of removing parts like this and invariably break them thanks in advance Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topcat_Ern Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 I support the sprue gate with a cork and gingerly use a scalpel blade or razor saw. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 (edited) Much the same as Andy says but I would use cutters to remove the part from the frame taking some of the sprue with it (makes it easier to handle) and then use a new scalpel blade to carefully cut through the gate. Two end ones first and then the side ones. Ian Edited July 5 by Valhalla 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 I may have a worse record of breaking parts, I can give you theory but lacking any success at this procedure is simply wrong for me to give advice on how to . Randall 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Stiles Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 I recommend putting a piece of sellotape over them,to stop them pinging off into the distance... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerazzurri Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 Very hot scalpel blade straight through the sprue, Dale. Still need to trim afterwards, but it means you don't have the part under tension. Gavin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modeling maniac Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 I find using a craft knife works best, also what are you building. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 Side cutters, cut along the long edges first end then cut the ends. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted July 6 Author Share Posted July 6 10 hours ago, modeling maniac said: I find using a craft knife works best, also what are you building. The 1/72 Supermarine Swift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted July 6 Author Share Posted July 6 Thanks for the advice everyone👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Stiles Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 Another technique or two often snip the spru off as a section, to make it easier to hold/manipulate. And a flat piece of blu tak, push the small sub-spru in then slice off with craft knife. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul71 Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 I use a sharp knife and sort of saw through the sprue not too close to the part and don't put too much pressure on it, i usually put my finger over the part to stop it shooting off, my problem is after I've trimmed it and are sanding those final bits to make it look right is when i brake them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modeling maniac Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 Or even if the part is not to intricate you can cut off a strip of sprue and melt it with a lighter and then shape it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 9 hours ago, paul71 said: I use a sharp knife and sort of saw through the sprue not too close to the part and don't put too much pressure on it, i usually put my finger over the part to stop it shooting off, my problem is after I've trimmed it and are sanding those final bits to make it look right is when i brake them. If you want to know what to do AFTER you break a part, I am well qualified to give that advice. Randall 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted July 7 Author Share Posted July 7 Success😀 - thanks for the advice everyone👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modeling maniac Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 You're welcome 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul71 Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 19 hours ago, SD45elect2000 said: If you want to know what to do AFTER you break a part, I am well qualified to give that advice. my latest one was the mast on the Me109 its a little bit shorter than it should be but i got away with that one i think, i do have a few doner kits now but if i ever get stuck i will ask you are good at making new parts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebeep Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 I find a fine razor saw or micro saw gives me the best chance of removing delicate parts without breakage. If you go down the micro saw route you will need a Swann-Morton handle. Airwaves (from Hannants) do a range of PE saws. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerazzurri Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 @peebeep what's the brand of the one on the Swann Morton please? I like that. Is that from Hannant's? Gavin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 15 hours ago, Nerazzurri said: @peebeep what's the brand of the one on the Swann Morton please? I like that. Is that from Hannant's? Gavin. Don't know about Hannants but you can get them from Scale Model Shop Saw Set No.1 for Scalpel Handle Modelcraft PKN0008 Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebeep Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 20 hours ago, Nerazzurri said: @peebeep what's the brand of the one on the Swann Morton please? I like that. Is that from Hannant's? It's from an Airwaves set, they do several and you can find them on the Hannants web pages, but as Ian points out there are others that you can get. I would urge every modeller to get one of the wooden handle saws, the original brand was from Radu Brinzan, but there are various others available. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerazzurri Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Nice one, thanks folks, I'll check them out 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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