Bent resin rifle.

[Guest]

Gents

How can I, or what is the best/safest way to straighten a bent 1/32 resin rifle?

Many thanks in advance

David...

[eddiesolo]

Hi David, had not a lot of experience with resin but you could try hot water, place the barrel into the water for a few seconds, lift out and try very gently to move back into place, keep trying with longer emersions. Another method is to use a heat source, lighter, gas pen, very lightly wave the flame over the bent part of the barrel for a few moments and again try and bend back into shape.

Si

[Guest]

Boiling water is the most commonly used way and the way you will have most control over

[stona]

I've managed to straighten a few bits of resin using the boiling water technique. Don't force it and keep heating it up. Some large parts you can straighten whilst submerged. I did this to a wheel well insert once, but you should be okay pulling a rifle barrel out.

Cheers

Steve