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Postby rathead » Fri Aug 03, 2007 6:16 pm

Has anyone tried fusing broken plastic pieces together with heat?

I ask because a small tab on my Masterpeice Megatrons thigh plate has snapped off. I know that I can glue it back on. But it seems that the tab is under a lot of stress when in Gun Mode. So it is likely to snap off again if glued.

So i was think of fusing it together, kinda like welding, but with plastic.

Thoughts?
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Postby Blurrz » Fri Aug 03, 2007 6:21 pm

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rathead wrote:Has anyone tried fusing broken plastic pieces together with heat?

I ask because a small tab on my Masterpeice Megatrons thigh plate has snapped off. I know that I can glue it back on. But it seems that the tab is under a lot of stress when in Gun Mode. So it is likely to snap off again if glued.

So i was think of fusing it together, kinda like welding, but with plastic.

Thoughts?


I believe gluing is still your #1 option as using heat might alter the entire shape of the piece that snapped off your transformer.
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Postby Blurrz » Fri Aug 03, 2007 6:22 pm

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Postby Ragnorok64 » Sun Aug 05, 2007 3:24 pm

DragonSama wrote:
Defirion wrote:Dragon, I've been having the same problem with my Bee. Could you tell me exactly what you did to make the front end stay up?


sure all I did was use a small screwdriver and popped this one spring out.

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Once you do the hood will stop flipping over. you can then manualy convert Bumblebee back and forth.
I'm having this same issue and I don't think I even broke anything. any tricks to accessing the spring easily?
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Postby Ragnorok64 » Sun Aug 05, 2007 3:27 pm

Ragnorok64 wrote:
DragonSama wrote:
Defirion wrote:Dragon, I've been having the same problem with my Bee. Could you tell me exactly what you did to make the front end stay up?


sure all I did was use a small screwdriver and popped this one spring out.

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Once you do the hood will stop flipping over. you can then manualy convert Bumblebee back and forth.
I'm having this same issue and I don't think I even broke anything. any tricks to accessing the spring easily?

Crap! I tried it now I can't flip the front down :-(
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Postby Ragnorok64 » Sun Aug 05, 2007 3:34 pm

Ok I found the issue. Nothing was broken, the automorph button just wouldn't pop back out for whatever reason. Hopefully that doesn't start happening permanently...
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Postby Icetron » Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:18 am

Hey guys, I think my Blackout's automorph is kind of wonky. It seems to not work most of the time. This is the one that makes the head pop out. Is there any way I can fix it easily? I can live without it really, but if I can fix it then it would be great. :)
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Postby Railspike » Fri Aug 10, 2007 11:51 am

How would you go about repairing rubber tires that have split right down the middle?

I have a RiD Optimus Prime/

Here's pics:

http://h1.ripway.com/timetraveller/IMG_5702.jpg
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Postby filipinoheeat » Mon Aug 13, 2007 1:04 am

Ragnorok64 wrote:
Ragnorok64 wrote:
DragonSama wrote:
Defirion wrote:Dragon, I've been having the same problem with my Bee. Could you tell me exactly what you did to make the front end stay up?


sure all I did was use a small screwdriver and popped this one spring out.

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Once you do the hood will stop flipping over. you can then manualy convert Bumblebee back and forth.
I'm having this same issue and I don't think I even broke anything. any tricks to accessing the spring easily?

Crap! I tried it now I can't flip the front down :-(


Thank you so much, Dragon! You prob saved a ton of us w/ this one. You are humanoid Ratchet.
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Postby DragonSama » Mon Aug 13, 2007 3:02 pm

filipinoheeat wrote:
Ragnorok64 wrote:
Ragnorok64 wrote:
DragonSama wrote:
Defirion wrote:Dragon, I've been having the same problem with my Bee. Could you tell me exactly what you did to make the front end stay up?


sure all I did was use a small screwdriver and popped this one spring out.

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Once you do the hood will stop flipping over. you can then manualy convert Bumblebee back and forth.
I'm having this same issue and I don't think I even broke anything. any tricks to accessing the spring easily?

Crap! I tried it now I can't flip the front down :-(


Thank you so much, Dragon! You prob saved a ton of us w/ this one. You are humanoid Ratchet.


No problem Just glad to lend a hand.
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Postby DREWCIFER » Thu Aug 16, 2007 6:15 pm

I just went through this thread. I don't think my question has been posed. However, I will admit that I didn't read every reply, just glanced at them.

Anyway, do all of the minibots(BB, CJ, BJ, & Hubcap) have the same parts? In other words, I have a busted up Hubcap and I think it would be eaiser and cheaper to strip a BB or CJ keychain. They look the same, but I don't want to strip one of mine unless I know they will work. Same goes for the tires, they look the same, but I'm not willing to ruin one of mine if this won't work.

Help would be appreciated.

Thanx!

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Postby Bumblebee-otch » Fri Aug 17, 2007 7:59 pm

my 08 bumblebee's hand is too wide to hold his gun! :sad: does anyone have any advice on how to make it stay? maybe a little superglue to make the handle bigger?
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Postby phantomfish » Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:23 am

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I've never done anything like this before but I have recently bought a Classic Pretender Bumblebee and wanted to repair him. I've bought a set of reprolabels to replace the old ones but I am having problems with the paint on Bumblebee's feet. Most of the paint has chipped off which is common on this figure.

What sort of paint would I need to replace it and is it possible a permanent marker would work just as well?

Any help appreciated.
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Postby Geekee1 » Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:35 am

phantomfish wrote:I've never done anything like this before but I have recently bought a Classic Pretender Bumblebee and wanted to repair him. I've bought a set of reprolabels to replace the old ones but I am having problems with the paint on Bumblebee's feet. Most of the paint has chipped off which is common on this figure.

What sort of paint would I need to replace it and is it possible a permanent marker would work just as well?

Any help appreciated.


I think a lot of people use krylon fusion paints and testors acrylics. I know that Hasbro uses House of Kolor paints now. I don't know what they used in the 80's.

And so you know house of Kolor paints are pretty expensive, should be sprayed on, and you need to be in a well ventilated room wearing a respirator to spray it.
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Postby Sherade » Mon Aug 20, 2007 8:15 pm

Thiss is absolutly serious. My 08 BB is busted. The upper body part connected to the arms wont fold flat when you thransform it into car mode. I most likely cannot get pics, but if you have the foggyest idea please post it. I have anoher BB, but he is to stay MISB. Please, I'm begging!. Help!
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Postby Unicron Singularity » Thu Aug 23, 2007 2:22 pm

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filipinoheeat wrote:
Ragnorok64 wrote:
Ragnorok64 wrote:
DragonSama wrote:
Defirion wrote:Dragon, I've been having the same problem with my Bee. Could you tell me exactly what you did to make the front end stay up?


sure all I did was use a small screwdriver and popped this one spring out.

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Once you do the hood will stop flipping over. you can then manualy convert Bumblebee back and forth.


on both sides?
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Postby irishking44 » Sat Aug 25, 2007 12:40 pm

I have some RiD line toys and the ball socket joints are getting worn down and i was wondering if theres any thing i could coat the balls or sockets with to make for a better fit because some of my toys' arms and legs are starting to come off too easily, especially me midnight express figure
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Broken Energon Shockblast?

Postby Optimus_sean » Sun Aug 26, 2007 3:28 am

Hi, I bought an Energon Shockblast on eBay and I was wondering if I had a broken connector on it. His upper chest doesn't seem to snap firmly into place with his waist. I took a look at his waist and I saw a piece that looked like it was broken. I have some pics here (http://www.geocities.com/sean_erwin_den ... stion1.jpg) here (http://www.geocities.com/sean_erwin_den ... stion2.jpg.) and here (http://www.geocities.com/sean_erwin_den ... stion3.jpg). If someone could tell me that I do (or don't) have some kind of broken tab that would be much appreciated.
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Postby Geekee1 » Sun Aug 26, 2007 8:02 am

irishking44 wrote:I have some RiD line toys and the ball socket joints are getting worn down and i was wondering if theres any thing i could coat the balls or sockets with to make for a better fit because some of my toys' arms and legs are starting to come off too easily, especially me midnight express figure


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Postby irishking44 » Sun Aug 26, 2007 2:53 pm

thanks
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Re: Broken Energon Shockblast?

Postby Optimus_sean » Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:45 pm

Optimus_sean wrote:Hi, I bought an Energon Shockblast on eBay and I was wondering if I had a broken connector on it. His upper chest doesn't seem to snap firmly into place with his waist. I took a look at his waist and I saw a piece that looked like it was broken. I have some pics here (http://www.geocities.com/sean_erwin_den ... stion1.jpg) here (http://www.geocities.com/sean_erwin_den ... stion2.jpg.) and here (http://www.geocities.com/sean_erwin_den ... stion3.jpg). If someone could tell me that I do (or don't) have some kind of broken tab that would be much appreciated.


Hey, disregard this guys. I asked this same question over at Transfans and they confirmed my suspicion that Hasbro never even made a locking piece to Shockblast's chest. :-x
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Postby Joshkj » Mon Aug 27, 2007 7:10 pm

Well broke my 77 bb. I cracked the door so it made the door very loose, any sugestions before i crack it off completely.
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Postby Gutter Bunny » Wed Aug 29, 2007 5:51 pm

I finally picked up a good condition shockwave. Couple issues i am having with it though.

1)the spring/gear system in the chest seems to be pushing and causing the chest to split at the seam.

UPDATE 8/30. seems the problem due to the plastic pegs snapping in the upper part of the torso(connected to the front half). Any suggestions on how to fix it? Would glue/rubber cement be strong enough to hold it?

hmmm one side seems to work doing this, but the other side is still giving me hell. I guess round 3 will begin when i find time this weekend...any further suggestions would still be GREATLY apreciated.

2)one foot is somewhat floppy in gun mode.

your help in fixing these problems(mainly #1) would be greatly appreciated.
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Postby Ragnorok64 » Fri Aug 31, 2007 8:25 pm

I got my Alternators Grimlock in today. I absolutely love the thing but it does have a kinda tricky transformation and a few issues.

1) His right are ball joint is kinda loose. I hear clear nail polish can help fix this, though I've also heard a layer of superglue works. Which is better?

2) there's a stress fracture developing at one of his shoulder hinges, what's the best way to stop this. Fortunately, I've got another Grimlock coming so whichever one is in better condition will go on display and the other will become an attempt at a Soundwave custom.
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optimus prime red paint

Postby tumbler_s » Fri Aug 31, 2007 10:55 pm

hi, anyone knows where to get the red paint to touch up the optimus prime movie leader? am talking abt the part above the front windows.

got a takaratomy set and slight paint defect. arghh.....
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