youpey Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 (edited) I was the proud winner of a revell Corvette box set that has black mold on the inside of the box. I didnt know it when i bought it and the kit was sealed except for a small tear in the bottom of the box so i assume the seller didnt know either. I put the kits in ziplock bags and threw out the box right away. I dont see any mold on the model bags. It looks like it was just on the box. Should I toss the kits too? Or do you think they are ok? There is a very slight odor if i open the zip locks but nothing like when i opened the box Edited May 3, 2021 by youpey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 If you're worried, wash the sprues in Clorox or rubbing alcohol, or both (NOT combined!). You should be okay. Oh, BTW, I wouldn't let the chrome sprues soak in Clorox or anything containing ammonia--the chrome will be removed. A brief dip and rinse in water should be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 13 minutes ago, Snake45 said: If you're worried, wash the sprues in Clorox or rubbing alcohol, or both (NOT combined!). You should be okay. Correct. Although "black mold" can cause health issues, it's hardly deadly, especially if you don't breathe much in. I have personal experience with several buildings being infested with the stuff...one of which I'm living in now, after I decontaminated it. I've been here for six years and I've yet to wake up dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 (edited) I wouldn't worry too much. The newsmedia over-hypes its deadly effects (especially without prolonged exposure). UV rays are also handy for killing molds and bacteria. If you worried, leave the kit's parts exposed to sunlight for a week - that should kill off any bad stuff. There are multiple types of black mold. Here are couple of examples (if you feel like reading). https://www.cdc.gov/mold/stachy.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhizopus_stolonifer Edited May 3, 2021 by peteski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youpey Posted May 3, 2021 Author Share Posted May 3, 2021 ok thanks guys. i will give them a cleaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 As a famous comedian once joked, “Scientists have recently discovered that saliva may cause stomach cancer. But only if swallowed in small amounts over a long period of time”. Everything will kill you these days. 🙄 Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 27 minutes ago, StevenGuthmiller said: As a famous comedian once joked, “Scientists have recently discovered that saliva may cause stomach cancer. But only if swallowed in small amounts over a long period of time”. Everything will kill you these days. 🙄 Far as I can tell so far, nobody's getting out of here alive anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 14 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said: Far as I can tell so far, nobody's getting out of here alive anyway. Life is terminal. 😉 Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 3 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said: I've been here for six years and I've yet to wake up dead. You be sure to let us know when you do - OK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Re-read the box -- you may've got the super-rare " ' Moulded'-in Black Mold " edition . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Mold on the moulds! xD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 On 5/3/2021 at 5:58 PM, Ace-Garageguy said: Far as I can tell so far, nobody's getting out of here alive anyway. LIfe'll kill ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Hi! A poet once said: "Life is a deadly desease, sexually transmitted". How true! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Roberto Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Don't listen to these guys....it's deadly. You should send the kit to me immediately for proper hazmat disposal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces ll Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 🙄😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khils Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 On 5/3/2021 at 4:28 PM, StevenGuthmiller said: As a famous comedian once joked, “Scientists have recently discovered that saliva may cause stomach cancer. But only if swallowed in small amounts over a long period of time”. The late & great! George Carlin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Khils said: The late & great! George Carlin Bingo! 😉 Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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