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Help! tryna take apart my contemptors close combat hand

I've heard if you used superglue, that freezing it weakens the bond and it will come apart, but never tried it myself, so can't give you first hand knowledge.

Worst case, depending on what you are trying to take apart, you could get a small hobby saw and cut it apart. Without pictures or an idea of what you are doing, not much else I can offer.

Putting it in the freezer for a bit then taking it out and letting it warm back up and repeating several times usually weakens a superglue joint.

I've used it on a few models and it often works, though I have several models where it hasn't.

Simple green is the best in my experience - but the paint will come with it

Soaking it in Dettol will remove the glue and not harm the resin.
No need to cut or saw unless it's epoxy glue instead of superglue.
SG changed their formula.

 Buttery Commissar wrote:
Soaking it in Dettol will remove the glue and not harm the resin.
No need to cut or saw unless it's epoxy glue instead of superglue.
SG changed their formula.

Dettol turns resin into a soft rubbery substance. It only works for plastic not for resin.

No, it doesn't (well, not Forgeworld or most I've tried), I soaked an Aquila lander for a week in Dettol, and it's very much intact. Dozens of people on here use it without issue. Search Dettol in the forum section, the biggest complaint is the smell.
Dettol and Iso alcohol are slow but gentle on most model materials.

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Someone tried that at my FLGS and turned his Deimos Rhino into a ball of chewed gum with some green in the recesses (He plays DA).

rowboatjellyfanxiii wrote:
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Someone tried that at my FLGS and turned his Deimos Rhino into a ball of chewed gum with some green in the recesses (He plays DA).

You sure it wasn't a recast?

I dont recall if various degreaser actually effect CA glue or not.

But the Freezer thing should work. for basic parts.

If you are talking about big Ship joints then you might be SOL. and might require a bit of freezing and chiseling to pry it apart then fix the damage after.

 Buttery Commissar wrote:
Soaking it in Dettol will remove the glue and not harm the resin.
No need to cut or saw unless it's epoxy glue instead of superglue.
SG changed their formula.

I used a new bottle of SG just the other day and it worked great. I soaked it for a few days and the glue turned soft and rubbery. You just have to removed the glue or disassemble the model straight out of the liquid. If you let it rest too long it will dry out and reharden.

I've used Dettol on both FW and Finecast resin without issue.

If you use a device like an electric toothbrush or a commercial-grade ultrasonic cleaner, you may heat it up, which makes the resin very soft and rubbery.

I've used Dettol on original GW Chaos Warriors halberds. They are Finecast. They kept the shape but got very rubbery, easy to bend. I did leave them in Dettol for several days though, so I guess time makes a difference.

I remember using it on another finecast model that I only soaked for half a day and it was OK.

Never had an issue und plastic, sometimes i leave them weeks in Dettol because I'm too lazy

I've heard from a friend who's a carpenter and cabinetmaker that pineapple juice dissolves superglue. Not sure if it has to be fresh or not, but there's an enzyme in pineapple that breaks down a certain kind of protein or something like that. Anyways, it can't hurt to try (I guess).

Finecast seems to vary wildly, I'd be scared to soak it in anything. I have seen some FC droop under their own weight in the early days, never mind in chemical. Seems sorted these days though, but with second hand gear with no age indication, I'd just repaint over it.

Pineapple juice sounds interesting.

couldnt hurt to test it on sprue or extra junk bits.

I have had decent success with 99% alcohol or simple green.

You can also try some of the super glue "uncure" products, but honestly, I have had poor results with them.

I think someone said acetone will work, but I suspect that will damage the resin.

One note - if it is a small part, you can put it in sealed container or plastic bag with the alcohol or simplegreen to prevent evaporation.

best of luck!

Freezer method is best in my book.