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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

by Twitchythe3rd » Fri Dec 16, 2011 9:19 pm

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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

by Va'al » Mon Jan 02, 2012 11:49 am

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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

by AdamPrime » Tue Jan 03, 2012 12:18 pm

Phantron wrote:
Bludgeon: The back or base of his hands have a small crack. Again, is there a way to fix it or prevent it from breaking?

and yes I've tried the blowdryer trick on Bludgeon and it didn't work.

Just a theory:

His hands crack because of the strain caused by inserting the sword, right? Perhaps if you were to increase the aperture of his hand slightly, by a fraction of a millimetre, it would prevent breakage.
Immerse the hand in boiling water for a minute or so, then insert the sword into his hand and let it cool. Or even, use the shaft of a screwdriver or pencil that's a tiny bit bigger than the sword handle. That way, there will be less strain on his hand when he's holding the weapon.

I do this with many of my TFs and action figures to correct wonky or misshapen parts. It may work, it may not.

Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

by Stormrider » Wed Jan 04, 2012 10:12 pm

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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

by Jiah » Sat Jan 14, 2012 12:51 pm

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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

by AdamPrime » Sat Jan 14, 2012 2:06 pm

Depends on the type of joint.... Floppy ball joints can be restored with a bit of superglue on the ball end (I believe there's a post here somewhere detailing the technique).
Friction joints can be maintained by keeping dirt and grit out, and occasionally tightening any screws a little if needed. A plastic washer may help keep them tight and avoid wear.

Ratchet joints will either last forever or wear to nothing, depending on how much you play with the toy and how well-made they are. Again, keeping them clean will do wonders.
If your ratchets go, it may be a case of replacing the spring, or finding a new ratchet piece. The latter will be very difficult, of course.

Bottom line, keep them clean, avoid overtightening screws, and pray to the joint gods daily.

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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

by Jiah » Sat Jan 14, 2012 2:11 pm

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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

by AdamPrime » Sat Jan 14, 2012 3:28 pm

No problemo!

Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

by Jiah » Sun Jan 15, 2012 10:48 pm

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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

by AdamPrime » Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:44 am

Scratches, like diamonds, are forever. I guess you could try sanding down with really, REALLY fine sandpaper (like, 1200 grit), but you'd take the gloss off the plastic real good. Alright if you're repainting, though.

Those waxy 'scratch pens' for cars and furniture may be a temporary fix... Or you could fill it with a bit of epoxy resin. Or even rub the surface down with some cellulose thinner, that might take a layer or two off and blend the scratch in. May also warp or melt the plastic, though.

I'd say it's not worth trying to remove scratches... It may only make things worse...