[Closed] Does a Neo dis-assemble/re-assemble easily? I want to correct a '74 Buick LeSabre conv. Thanks!

I was tasked with taking a Matrix apart....I looked and declined!...

I don't know about NEO but the model I was asked to rebuild was mainly glued together once I'd taken the baseplate off. I wasn't brave enough to go any further.

Be prepared...

To spend hours searching the carpet when the tiny trim parts fly off, and you better be handy with the glue application or you'll end up with smears everywhere. Best modification I made to a NEO was to add some chassis detail to the '59 Dodge, but I don't think I'd be brave enough to do much more.

It looks much easier than it is...

...The most I've ever attempted is realigning crooked bumpers or door handles...'minor' stuff that is too obvious to overlook. The combo of how smaaaaall those parts are and hard to grab, applying just enough glue, and then holding it in place gives new found respect to the folks tasked with assembling them...hundreds of them, all day, every day.

What are you attempting to fix/do?

I'm even wary about removing resin models from the baseplate.

That is why you will always see the likes of Matrix, Neo etc. photographed on the baseplate when I post photos here. I always leave them in their display cases too when I add them to my collection. It a different case with Brooklins however as, even with the additional detail, they are more robust, and are more easily repaired,

What he said. +1

I tried to disassemble a BoS Corvair Corsa, but it was impossible.

+2!

Just to add to my previous post,

There does seem to be a knack of fixing, handling resins, especially Matrix and Neo which seem especially fragile. I take all mine off their baseplate now and put some self adhesive foam on to protect the tyres, I actually display all my cars in NEO style boxes so every one of my 70 odd models has been unscrewed and re screwed to its baseplate. The real trick to master is glueing bits back on, I use superglue but it's fraught with difficulties, too much and you may get it on your fingers and then it can quickly ruin paintwork or windows, even the vapour seems to cause windows to mist up sometimes. If it's a windscreen holding it down with a flat bladed screwdriver for a couple of minutes helps. However I have managed to buy some cheaper models due to them having loose/missing trim and then glueing it back - quite satisfying as you are getting a bargain!

-1 I've never had a problem and have removed all models that come with base plates.

I tried to remove the backseat of their Rolls 2 door . The body broke apart into several pieces, each with knife-sharp edges as if it were glass. I have no idea what kind of 'resin' would be so brittle

ESVAL models

I started to remove the Esval 1933 Ford roadster from it's base, and just barely bumped the rear bumper, knocking it off the car. After trying to reinstall it for about 20 minutes, and while trying to support the model, I knocked off the front bumper. At this point, I have been unable to attach both bumpers.
This model is so delicate, once it's off the base, that you don't know where to hold it, so you don't knock anything else off. All of my Esval models are still on their base plates.

I have found with older kits that resin becomes more brittle with age...

the newer models may use a different formula

Glues

I'm having pretty good luck with a glue called Micro Kristal Klear. Made by Microscale. It is a water soluble white glue and dries clear. Apply with a toothpick or small brush. It appears to be much like the old Elmers white glue but may be different. Is not caustic like super glues but takes about 15 minutes to dry. I do use super glues or super glue gels but in areas away from finished paint work or windows as it is very strong but as stated will damage paint and windows. Sometimes useful is clear nail polish also applied with a small brush.

In the old days resin was really brittle - Rampini, Record, MRF, etc.

All those early models would fracture if dropped. Then the Provence Moulage and Starter kits came along with a more forgiving polyester resin. I wonder if the current crop of Chinese models have gone back to the old ways.