maxsteele[TK] Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 My right shin is misaligned at the top from slippage with a clamp while drying. I would like to take the shin pieces apart from the inner strip I glued them to. What is the appropriate method to detach the shin pieces from the cover strip without damaging the shin pieces? Also, I love how easy e6000 rubs / peels off of the surface of the armor. Sanding doesn't seem to be the method to remove e6000. Should I rub / peel off all of the e6000 from all surfaces before attempting the re-glue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 If that is your left shin the sniper will cover it. That is a rally nice seam. It's a shame to pull it apart. If you have access to a hobby iron, you could try to massage it even with some heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clonecollector[TK] Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 I've been putting my NE arms and legs together this week. I'm having great success in using CA glue inside the seams. First I mate up all the seams with painters tape across. Once its tight I put some tape down the seam. Then I cut the extra ABS and make it fit in the ridges. I clamp down one end, run my finger down the seam/ shim and quickly clamping down the other end. When its ready just sand down any parts of the seams that are uneven. This way you can lay down your cover strips easy. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantina Security[501st] Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 How about a blow dryer, hair dryer. Hot water possibly. Search the thread for those words. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walt[501st] Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 The heat may worp the abs.....yes if left the sniper will cover if not the cover strip will help to cover it.....the E6000. Just rub with your fingers it will come off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walt[501st] Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Ya looking at it it is your left so you have no problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxsteele[TK] Posted March 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 (edited) This is the right shin. I had said that in the first sentence. You can see the bigger curve of the piece on the "right" side of the shin, which when flipped around and worn would be the inside (left) side of my right shin. Here's a shot of me wearing my shins so you can see that it's the right one: And here's a top angle shot where you can barely see the misalignment on the right shin: Maybe I'm just being too much of a perfectionist and it is fine to leave it how it is? But look at how great of an alignment I got on the left shin! It's a shame that will get covered up by the sniper plate! Edited March 15, 2014 by maxsteele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 simply sand it flush like the originals. the top center does not need a return lip. easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongoose[TK] Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Honestly the only person who will notice that will be you. Once everything is done all people will see will be a Stormtrooper walking towards them and they will want their picture taken with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantina Security[501st] Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Yeah, it's not so bad. I wouldn't worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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