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steveiow
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Broken prop blades

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Bought some MAV decals for the SAAF Sunderland and was putting them in the Airfix kit box when I noticed two prop blades had broken off.
Whats the quick fix-dob of superglue or should I get replacements?
It's an old French made Airfix that I've had some years,will probably be some years afore I build it and yes,I'm aware SAAF Sunderlands were Mark 5's.
Steve :beer:
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PaulBradley
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Re: Broken prop blades

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Hi Steve - welcome to the forum. Please pop on over to the Welcome! area and introduce yourself. :grin:

I've always been able to repair mine with superglue, but you might think about contacting Airfix for replacements - explain the situation to then. They can only say no. :)
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Re: Broken prop blades

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Superglue and some superglue accelerant like Zipkicker would be the best way depending on how bad the break is.
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Hi Steve - break the rest of and do her "in-flight"...
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or as the guys say, an email to Hornby (Airfix) spares should see you right. Welcome to the forum btw.

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steveiow
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Re: Broken prop blades

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Thanks for the info gents.
I'm not totally convinced by the in flight jobs,Al-I have seen them and well yes but..........
Don't ask me why!
I think it's a bit like weathering,when it's done good it is good,however I'm no good at it anyway.
Steve
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Re: Broken prop blades

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Ah, well - practise makes perfect, and James Perrin here can set you up with some nice prop blurs.
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