I had SO MUCH trouble with that exact same part. Thank you for the video cause it helped me figure out how to piece mine together before ruining it with super glue.
Is it possible that the superglue warped the model or is it just poorly designed? Because if it's due to poor design then you could try fill the gaps with a concoction called sprue goo which is the plastic cement/glue that you used plus cut up bits of sprue that the models come on, also it's recommended to build most GW kits with plastic glue as it has a longer working time and melts the parts together sealing most gaps.
What we, in the 1970's used to call 'Goop'. Made with lots of model kit frames, cut up small, and Windsor and Newton 'Winsol' solvent. Brilliant stuff, and learned about from the old Airfix Magazine. I can smell it even now. Such happy days!
If I were doing it for myself, I'd have probably filled the gaps, although I use Mr Dissolved Putty, absolutely fantastic stuff. I believe the model itself was just poorly made, although m'daughter reports all the other models went together fine...
That tiny grinding tool looks interesting but I’m used to my Dremel. Does yours have the oomph to actually replace a Dremel? I’ve used acetone to soften superglue. Nail varnish remover contains acetone too but you get a tiny bottle for about the cost of a large container from a hardware store. Vinegar is supposedly a replacement but works slower. Some folks say that WD-40 works but as I understand it they had to change the formula as sold in certain places due to new regulations. If the substrate can handle it, heat also breaks down superglue. Obviously you should try solvents on a hidden part of the thing you want to remove the glue from to see if the solvent attacks it. Also ventilation, fume mask, ignition sources warnings, your mileage may vary, close cover before striking. I’m glad I never got into doing figures. Clearly that thing has to be assembled by teams of ants and all the joints filled with putty or whatever.
It's very useful for jobs like this, but it's nowhere near as powerful as a Dremel or other bigger rotary tool. It is, however, really handy for little jobs like this.
I thought I mentioned it in the video, but I don't have any. I really should get some. In this case, however, I needed to remove part of the model to get it to go together anyway...
@@SteamGeezerUK Nope, I just re watched it, and you did not mention anything about a debonder. But now that I know, it all makes sense... please carry on 🙂👍
GW's stuff tends to fit together very well. But it's the layout that is baffling. An effect of their CAD design process and the way they cut everything into as many pieces as possible to maximise use of the sprue. I've never built this but it looks daft, I daresay you should have had the instruction sheet in front of you attempting this.
I am 46 and I have put together literally thousands of Warhammer 40K and Age of Sigmar minis, and this is easily one of the very worst. Games Workshop’s instructions are often labeled incorrectly and/or show angles that cannot help anyone make sense out of it. The big problem with this worthless turd is that the instructions show the spine and tail going in on the wrong side of the mini, which is why everyone, including myself, spent a lot of time screaming and cursing.
I've actually been surprised how many people have found this video helpful. While it would be nice if the thing fitted together properly, it's nice to know we're not the only ones who struggled with it. I guess misery really does love company 😁
I hate using CA glues on plastic models. I much prefer, if I'm not sure, doing a test assembly with white PVA adhesive, which is forgiving, holds the parts, and you can peel it off with tweezers. Permanent assembly, when you were happy, would then be with EMA Plastic Weld, or Tamiya Extra Thin adhesive. I've built GW figures before with no trouble, but this is utter dreck. It's almost as if it's two disparate figures that they expect you to create one okayish one from. Very poor indeed, ladies and gentlemen, very poor.
