Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)
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@ seibertron.
I have the stretch mark on Shockwave's battery cover. You mean to say i just point the dryer and it's now fixed? How far away was the dryer when you tries it?
I have the stretch mark on Shockwave's battery cover. You mean to say i just point the dryer and it's now fixed? How far away was the dryer when you tries it?
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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)
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fenrir72 wrote:@ seibertron.
I have the stretch mark on Shockwave's battery cover. You mean to say i just point the dryer and it's now fixed? How far away was the dryer when you tries it?
It won't fix a fracture, but it seems to fix the stressed plastic's color. I had it just a few inches away. I tried it on something simple that I didn't care about first just to get a feel for it. When it goes away, it happens pretty quickly. Takes a minute or two for it to start to work. Nothing happens, nothing happens, and then BAM! Stress mark gone!
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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)
Wow, that is brilliant! Thanks for posting the before-and-after, as I was curious as to how well it actually did. Makes it practically like new!
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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)
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I'll try doing it then. Thanks!
edit: Tried it last night (022711). But sadly no effect. The Shockwave (the clip part that locks to the groove in the back) plastic must be made from a harder formula.I tried it for like 20 minutes........
edit: Tried it last night (022711). But sadly no effect. The Shockwave (the clip part that locks to the groove in the back) plastic must be made from a harder formula.I tried it for like 20 minutes........

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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)
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hi,
Does anyone know how to get the Armada unicrons missile to stay in place, I tested out the firing mechanism and it will not go back in.
Has anyone also got any images of the insides of the figure so i can work out what to do.
Does anyone know how to get the Armada unicrons missile to stay in place, I tested out the firing mechanism and it will not go back in.
Has anyone also got any images of the insides of the figure so i can work out what to do.
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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)
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I just picked up a G1 Shockwave. Unfortunately, the two halves of his body are held together by only one screw. The other three are still screwed into the back half, but will not hold the front half and the back half together. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get him back together?
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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)
Interesting hairdryer trick. Will heating the
plastic make it more brittle? United rumble
has this stress mark problem from the pins
being forced into the plastic so I would like to
try this.
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My question is how to disassemble MP Primes forearm.
(I tend to disassemble all my tf toys in order
to know how they work and to make some of the parts
line up better with a little more care. MP05 really
shines in alt mode when you do this.)
I've taken out all the screws but the front of the arm
near the wrist will not open. I do not want to force
it open and break anything.
Thanks for the help. Also, how about few galleries of
disassembled bots gents with problem areas to help
eachother out?
Great thread regardless.
Thanks ahead.
plastic make it more brittle? United rumble
has this stress mark problem from the pins
being forced into the plastic so I would like to
try this.
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My question is how to disassemble MP Primes forearm.
(I tend to disassemble all my tf toys in order
to know how they work and to make some of the parts
line up better with a little more care. MP05 really
shines in alt mode when you do this.)
I've taken out all the screws but the front of the arm
near the wrist will not open. I do not want to force
it open and break anything.
Thanks for the help. Also, how about few galleries of
disassembled bots gents with problem areas to help
eachother out?
Great thread regardless.
Thanks ahead.
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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)
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Would you guys mind if I used your hairdryer tip and your pictures on my toy restoration site? Trying to build up the transformers section!
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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)
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SJ21 wrote:I just picked up a G1 Shockwave. Unfortunately, the two halves of his body are held together by only one screw. The other three are still screwed into the back half, but will not hold the front half and the back half together. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get him back together?
"Sometimes" this works.. Since the screws arent holding, we have to assume the plastic inside the screw-in area is stripped off. Fill the area with hot glue and let it dry. Then, once cool, screw the screw into the hot glue, essentially making new threads... Doesnt always work but its quick and easy.. Just try it on one screw before doing all 3
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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)
Was able to fix my prime. The front of the forearm
is a collar as I expected in case anyone needed that
info.
Would hot glue hold?
I used to use abit of CA glue when fixing plastic
threads for my mini rcs...
is a collar as I expected in case anyone needed that
info.
Would hot glue hold?
I used to use abit of CA glue when fixing plastic
threads for my mini rcs...
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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)
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kirbenvost wrote:Skyfire77 wrote:No problem. FYI, I found while restoring my G1 toys Testors Brush Cleaner will clean off any old sticker residue without damaging the plastic, even GPS sufferers like Bristleback and Slog.
I found lighter fluid worked pretty well on my G1 Jetfire, but I'll keep that suggestion in mind too, thanks!
My go-to solution for all sticky problems and difficult cleaning is Pine-Sol. A little splash of pine sol on a rag will clean just about everything. I've used it to clean sticker residue off of paperback book covers, dirt off Transformers, etc. And the only damage I've ever seen it do is removing some paint from a G1 Jetfire part after soaking in it for several hours. With short spot cleaning jobs I haven't seen it do any damage at all.
A medium size bottle of pine sol costs about $2 to $3 at Walmart and can last several years, depending on how much of it you use.
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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)
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Ok, here's a challenge for everyone. Any ideas on how to repair a part like this broken landing gear from Cybertron Evac?
Pics show side that's broken with close up of body and parts (one orange plastic piece has yet to be located, but working on it) and the side that's not broken for comparison.



Pics show side that's broken with close up of body and parts (one orange plastic piece has yet to be located, but working on it) and the side that's not broken for comparison.




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Primus Head is stuck
I cannot get it to rise up at all.
Anyone have this happen before?
I cannot get it to rise up at all.
Anyone have this happen before?
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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)
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hi
I recently got a Tantrum and his is broken off head at the connector joint where it goes to his body: I tried to glue it back together again to no avail using basic supergule.
I recently got a Tantrum and his is broken off head at the connector joint where it goes to his body: I tried to glue it back together again to no avail using basic supergule.
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i just bought a rotf Lockdown from my lcal comic store. His left shoulder ball joint is sensitive. When ever you move it his whole arm falls how can I fix this?

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Have you tried removing the arm from the ball joint, and putting a thin layer of superglue over the ball, letting that dry, and then putting the arm back on?
Or is it simply not just loose?
Or is it simply not just loose?
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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)
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I had that same problem with my Generations Transformer Darkmount. His legs are all floppy i might try that out.
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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)
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Amelie wrote:Have you tried removing the arm from the ball joint, and putting a thin layer of superglue over the ball, letting that dry, and then putting the arm back on?
Or is it simply not just loose?
No not yet, thanks

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I am having a problem with MechTech voyager Ironhide's weapon: I can't get it into its locked position. Twisting the knob does nothing. What am I doing wrong?
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I just bought a few of the Triggerbot/con figures and a few of them have ruined gear boxes that make the guns flip out. Is there any kind of replacement anyone knows of? or fix?
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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)
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help me please
bro i drove 29 miles to buy rts solar storm grapple but when i open the box his legs were already loose (really lose they swing backwards in the wind)and his left arm. to top that of his headlights and grill was not push in all the way in so one side is in and the other sticks out!!!! i tried screwing the screw tighter but they are already tight and many unsuccessful atempts pushing the grill in!!! any tips on fixing it.
bro i drove 29 miles to buy rts solar storm grapple but when i open the box his legs were already loose (really lose they swing backwards in the wind)and his left arm. to top that of his headlights and grill was not push in all the way in so one side is in and the other sticks out!!!! i tried screwing the screw tighter but they are already tight and many unsuccessful atempts pushing the grill in!!! any tips on fixing it.

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Hi - I thought I had better start talking in some other topics rather than my own.
I'm not sure if this is considered a repair, and has probably been mentioned before, but if you pull back the black switch on 'The Ultimate Battle' Delux Prime, then the chest locks into place.
Voila! No more wobbly Prime.
TPG
I'm not sure if this is considered a repair, and has probably been mentioned before, but if you pull back the black switch on 'The Ultimate Battle' Delux Prime, then the chest locks into place.
Voila! No more wobbly Prime.

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Horseflesh wrote:Does anyone know a good source for spare parts?
I just moved and discovered this morning that my Masterpiece Starscream seems to be missing his left thumb. How will he hail cabs or give silent approval?
I'd like to know the answer to this one too. I'm looking for spare parts for my ROTF RAMJET. The rear upper wings, to be exact (not the lower rear wings). My son gave me this ROTF RAMJET after he broke one of the legs and had lost the rear upper wings. I've had no luck finding them on Ebay. I've found full figures, but I'd like to finish and customize this one, not replace it entirely, as it has sentimental value, being that it was given to me by my son.

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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)
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I just opened up my G1 Omega Supreme to try and fix the electronics, which didn't work when I got him, and a weight-like thing fell out. It's vaguely square shaped and has notches carved into it as well as a number 4 on the inside of one of the indents. I didn't see where it came from, and am having a hard time finding where it goes. Can anyone help me figure this out? The only thing I do know is that it goes somewhere in the mechanism, amongst the gears and motor.
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