HELP! Shenandoah figures. Guns bent bad!

[Paul Marshall]

i just received two Shenandoah figures and as expected the guns are bent like the letter "U". Real nice. this will be my first attempt at metal figures so can anyone suggest a way to straighten the guns or should i contact the seller and ask him to send replacements. Thanks.

 

[Steve]

Hi Paul. Shenandoah uses extremely high quality metal in their castings so straightening the parts is not difficult. I use a pair of flat jawed pliers and gently apply pressure perpendicular to the length of the weapon. Just move the jaws in overlapping "bites" from one end to the other. If this is too vague send me a pm and I will do better. But no need to return the parts.

 

[garyjd]

It's a pain I know but that happens sometimes. Those rifles should easily bend back for you. Good thing they were not made of resin. ~Gary

 

[Paul Marshall]

Thanks Steve and Gary

i'll give it a go tomorrow and hope to have them ready for the Gettysburg show. thanks again guys.

 

[garyjd]

i'll give it a go tomorrow and hope to have them ready for the Gettysburg show. thanks again guys.

Great Paul, looking forward to seeing you at the show. I have a feeling this is going to be a good one. ~Gary

 

[Bluesking]

I wrap a handkerchief around the metal parts first so the pliers don't mark it