Warped Body

[scalemodelworld]

No, not mine. My next kit. It's a 2010 Camaro, and the body is warped. What's everyone's favourite solution to this?

[rel14]

put it in Hot water for a few seconds, pull it out, and straight it,,if not,,try for a few more seconds,,soften the plastic,, Dont over kill it.

[MAGNUM4342]

Hot water! DO NOT use a heat gun or hair drier. One is too weak the other is overkill. I'm sure you can figure out which is which.

Edited April 2, 2013 by MAGNUM4342

[Ace-Garageguy]

Like most materials, polystyrene has a memory, and will have to be warped beyond the final shape you want so it will snap back to the right shape when pressure is released.

I have found that warpage like you have can be corrected by placing the body under the hottest running tap water your hands can stand, and CAREFULLY twisting it in the correct direction, BEYOND what you want it to be, and checking frequently during the process. It's easy to break windshield pillars, etc, so go slowly and CAREFULLY.