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Chris Trice01/01/2013 23:33:44
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Yep, unassembled and worth a bob or two.

I worked my way through most of the Airfix range when I was younger so this collection is happy memory stuff. I also collect space related kits too, again because of my sixties inspired interest in the space programme. In addition I restore and build replicas of movie models and alot of those were dressed in kit pieces so finding and scavaging the original kits is all part of it. By osmosis, one gets drawn into finding allied things to do with modelling like the glues and paints and the accesories of the period.

Cyril Bonnett02/01/2013 00:27:16
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I have used MEK for a number of years to fix ABS plastic, in some cases the component has failed again but not along the line glued. MEK like many solvents should be used in well ventilated workshops, it was used as a degreaser in some garages and is readily available.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butanone#Health_effects

Chris Trice02/01/2013 01:04:37
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The Wiki link says a solvent for Polystyrene. What was the product you were gluing Cyril?

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