They didnt blow off though- my gluing is
that good

( no, seriously they didnt ).
Have you guys never seen spaghetti that is like fine straw, about 1-1.5mm in diameter; it bends, or should I say flexes upto about 45 degrees or more, then it snaps.
I like dangling carrots though, keeps people interested...
I will post some pics up tomorrow evening of the new shell, or should I say shells; stay tuned for more tales of epic painting fail & salvation....