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Re: keeping models together
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lugnet.general
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Wed, 14 Jul 1999 22:42:40 GMT
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In lugnet.general, John DiRienzo writes:
> I am thinking about a model I am about to make and want to know how I can
> preserve it once it is built. Since it is going to be a white building, I
> think I will spray it or apply sunscreen to it, in hopes to prevent that
> yellowing. I also want the model to be semi-permanent, but not to the
> extent of the Target Yoda which I understand the pieces can not be separated
> without damage. Anyway, I want it to last a long, long time, and want to
> know what type of adhesive (if any would work) to use to make it a little
> more durable. I do want to be able to dismantle it one day, though. If
> anybody has good ideas for this, please let me know. Also, please let me
> know any other good tips for making the model last longer.
Depending on how extreme you want to get, check with your local museum and find
out where they get their display cases from. Many display cases that are used
nowadays (especially for 'fragile' things like books, clothes or paintings)
have varying degrees of U-V blocking, while still retaining a lot of clarity.
This could be a good solution if you want to recover the parts someday, since
you wouldn't need to adhere the bricks to each other, and won't need to
experiment with/risk using a sunblock.
James
http://www.shades-of-night.com/lego/
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| Has anyone ever contacted TLG to see what they use at the parks for sun protection? And while we're asking, has anyone ever mentioned they could make lots of money if they sold some of the instructions for some of the models on display in the (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jul-99, to lugnet.general)
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| I am thinking about a model I am about to make and want to know how I can preserve it once it is built. Since it is going to be a white building, I think I will spray it or apply sunscreen to it, in hopes to prevent that yellowing. I also want the (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jul-99, to lugnet.general)
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