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Post by tdoc61 on Mar 15, 2011 18:23:34 GMT -5
Hey Guys, I just picked up my first a nodding Palomino on Ebay.
It looks in pretty good shape by the pictures except the seem along the back appears separated. Do any of you experts have any ideas as to what is best to repair it.
Thanks for Your help.
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Post by stewartsattic on Mar 15, 2011 19:29:40 GMT -5
Any good modelers glue will work. I use the Testors liquid cement because it sets up a little slower than super glue and the applicator brush works well to get inside the seam. Just glue, rubber band closed and let sit for a day and you'll be riding Big Valor off into the sunset in no time!
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Post by fortapache on Mar 15, 2011 22:57:52 GMT -5
What Scott said. That's what I do too.
BW
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Post by tdoc61 on Mar 16, 2011 5:30:43 GMT -5
Thanks Guys. That should fix him up good can't wait !!!!!
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Post by timster on Mar 17, 2011 17:56:05 GMT -5
Make sure the rubber band does not contact the glue, or else you will have bits of rubber band glued to your horse. Learned this the hard way from rubber band clamping model cars. I would stick something under the rubber band to lift it away from the glued seam.
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Post by terryschimm on Mar 17, 2011 20:12:46 GMT -5
While were on the subject, anyone have a tip on how to tighten up the neck, besides the ol' folded matchbook?
Terry
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Post by ramrodkid on Mar 21, 2011 12:29:15 GMT -5
Hi Terry, I'm a newbie to the this wonderful site,(Just listed my intro to the Bunkhouse). I have found that you can use Kleenex to help control the necks on the buckskin horses. Use a pop- cycle stick as not scratch the plastic, to stuff the low impact tissue into the shoulder area. It is removable, should you later decide, and has no adverse affect on the styrene! Hope this helps!
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Post by savewithdave on Jul 19, 2012 7:53:14 GMT -5
Hey Gang this was posted on Yahoo Ranch any ideas?
"can any one tell me what paint remover works on johnny west horses fo repaint
thank you john"
Thanx Dave & Donna (X)
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Post by jw2010 on Jul 19, 2012 12:52:19 GMT -5
IF the horse is not completely separated into two halves . . .
Regular, water-based white glue commonly used for crafts will work very nicely, too. Squirt along the seam and run your finger or thumb along the line to "fill in" the crack. Wipe off excess with damp cloth.
Secure with elastic bands for a day, as described in an earlier post.
The glue will dry completely CLEAR and will not yellow over time . . . or not for at least four years (as that is how long ago I did my first repair by this method).
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Post by fortapache on Jul 20, 2012 1:06:16 GMT -5
Hopefully John doesn't want to mess up a perfectly good horse. I left him an answer.
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Post by woodysdog on Jan 11, 2013 15:30:28 GMT -5
Make sure the rubber band does not contact the glue, or else you will have bits of rubber band glued to your horse. Learned this the hard way from rubber band clamping model cars. I would stick something under the rubber band to lift it away from the glued seam. If you use wax Paper over it and put the Rubber Band over thatb it willnot stick |
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