discussion My sword is bent!

[Guest]

Hi everyone.
Just got the Highland Officer out of his box to start trimming the parts, to discover the sword is bent. It's a resin figure and the curve isn't too bad, but still needs straightening.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
DS

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Soak in hot water, should soften it enough to straighten. I'd probably clamp it to something straight as it cools.

 

[Guest]

Thanks

 

[Guest]

I tend to hold bent swords (etc!) over the steam from a kettle.

 

[Guest]

A hair dryer works well to soften resin for bending — less messy than hot water, provided you’re careful where you point it

 

[Guest]

So, I assume the resin could melt if it's overdone?

 

[Guest]

Yes Dave - take it easy.

 

[Guest]

lol ha, just don't do what I did earlier in my modeling days: hold a lighter under it! :surprised: bad things happen..

 

[Mr Bowcat]

It's why I suggested hot water, you can soak it until it's pliable enough to straighten, without the risk of overheating and ruining the piece.

 

[Guest]

...and have a piece of white metal ready to glue onto the hilt if all goes t1ts-up.

 

[Guest]

So, I assume the resin could melt if it's overdone?

Not normally, but it can burn if you do like @HerrElektrika did

 

[rtfoe]

Dave...the sword in those days were specially for cutting round corners...I'll get my coat. :smiling4:

I would clamp it straight first then insert in hot water then let it cool with the clamp still on.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Guest]

This is why I like white metal! You can just bend it back into shape if it has a dog-leg.