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Un-blocking plastic cement needles

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2014 8:40 pm
by WirbelwindModelling
Hey guys here's my vid on un-blocking plastic cement needles,

[youtube]ny_IoXb4K-I[/youtube]

I'll be doing lots more quick tips and tricks videos so subscribe for more (it would make me really happy to :D )

cya soon,

Wirbel ~ Rufus

Re: Un-blocking plastic cement needles

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2014 11:17 pm
by chief5437
Nice vid! Sub'd

Re: Un-blocking plastic cement needles

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2014 11:20 pm
by ForbesHutton
I've used that trick myself. The twist ties can also be used (sometimes) were clamps won't work and I use them to mark the orientation of tracks before I take them off for painting.

Re: Un-blocking plastic cement needles

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2014 11:27 pm
by MerseyTrainz
Thanks for sharing :th:

Re: Un-blocking plastic cement needles

Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2014 11:56 am
by Jenik
Perfect,
something I just needed. I was wondering how to clean that tiny thingy :)

Thanks

Re: Un-blocking plastic cement needles

Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 8:40 pm
by gazmat
Personally I would go in from the other end with the wire, as to push the offending dried glue away from the fresh glue....otherwise, your going to get old dried glue in the new, and create more blockages...just my pennys worth...

Re: Un-blocking plastic cement needles

Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 8:55 pm
by peppie
I know a simpler and quicker way. :whistle:
Hold a lighter under the needle for a few seconds. You'll hear a small pop, and the tip will start to burn for a second. Blow out the flame if needed and squeeze some glue out. And that's it. ;)

Re: Un-blocking plastic cement needles

Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 12:09 pm
by digger303
raid the wife's sewing basket....the thin pins with the plastic bead on end works wonders and is quick an easy

Re: Un-blocking plastic cement needles

Posted: Sun May 10, 2015 2:52 pm
by FabianAUT
peppie wrote:I know a simpler and quicker way. :whistle:
Hold a lighter under the needle for a few seconds. You'll hear a small pop, and the tip will start to burn for a second. Blow out the flame if needed and squeeze some glue out. And that's it. ;)
Thats exactly how i do it too, takes about 10 seconds :tongue:

Re: Un-blocking plastic cement needles

Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 2:33 am
by Joker56
Okay , now someone let me know how to get the top off a Tamiya super glue , brand new, just got it ready to use , not able to get the bloody top off !
:scratch:: :scratch::

Re: Un-blocking plastic cement needles

Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 3:01 am
by FabianAUT
Mine was really hard to open as well. Have you tried using some pliers?

Re: Un-blocking plastic cement needles

Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 6:26 am
by Joker56
It's got a white powdery coating on the orange tip, from previous experience its knackered, will try the pliers but I won't be able to cover the tip again if successful me thinks