Repair Thread

[Buhawi]

Originally Posted by TTT

Yeah looks like Novus is the way to go.


http://www.bestplasticcleaner.com/novus2.php

yeah i saw that. it looks extremely promising.



this drives me nuts seeing this on alternators even worse binaltechs...

[J-Ko]

Classics Deluxe Optimus Prime:
Damn that stupid gimmicky 'super power punch' action garbage! Anyway, I bought a used one off someone off the boards for about 5 bucks. Said it was 'mint or near mint' but for 5 bucks that's hard to believe... Wasn't too big of a deal especially for 5 bucks. Took it home, paint apps were fine, figure was wrapped in bubble wrap, everything intact. Problems are;

1. The upper body, where the part twists to make that stupid punch action, is ridiculously loose. It's hard to get him into a decent stance without his torso twisting.
2. The hip, where the lower abdomen slides up when turning into Alt mode, won't stay on very well.

What option do I have to remedy both...?

[ChrisW]

One of the transparent plastic headlight pieces on my Alternators Mirage has come loose and I can't seem to pop it back in place. Mirage has two headlight pieces on each side: one on the front of the fender piece, and one above it on the top surface of the fender piece. It is the upper one that has popped out on mine; the front section tabs in OK, but I cannot get the rear portion to tab in properly. I have tried pressing hard on the piece (taking care not to break anything) but it refuses to go in. Do I need to disassemble his shoulder/fender to get this piece in?

[klez]

Originally Posted by J-Ko

Classics Deluxe Optimus Prime:

1. The upper body, where the part twists to make that stupid punch action, is ridiculously loose. It's hard to get him into a decent stance without his torso twisting.
2. The hip, where the lower abdomen slides up when turning into Alt mode, won't stay on very well.

What option do I have to remedy both...?

For 1. the punch is always loose, the way to fix it is pull the little tab on his back until it clicks and locks into place (you'll see a little knob locking the tab in place). Now your torso has a clicking joint.

For 2. I'm not sure what you're talking about cause I have no problem with mine. Try flipping the wheels to the body by hand then slide the hip all the way in?

[J-Ko]

@klez:
Worked perfectly! Thanks man. The torso is exactly what I wanted.

The lower abdomen piece, the hip area, I guess? It's the sliding joint that you use to push in the top half of him.

I'll probably just tighten it up with a bit of clear nail polish or what not...

[nikole95.7]

Originally Posted by TTT

Can you post a pic ?


Is it painted plastic ?



possible.

Are the metal pins inside of g1 powerglide's wings adhered there some how, or will a bit of tugging and a pair of needlenose pliers be enough to remove them?

[Pax52]

Hey all how goses I was Transforming my animated blurr and some how i managed to snap him in half at the waist. I tried crazy glue with some luck but what is the best Superglue or eproxe to use I have a few bots that could use some work

[Nemesis Predaking]

Originally Posted by Pax52

Hey all how goses I was Transforming my animated blurr and some how i managed to snap him in half at the waist. I tried crazy glue with some luck but what is the best Superglue or eproxe to use I have a few bots that could use some work

Plasitc Weld, it's a 2 part epoxy. You can find it in the auto section of Walmart. It's a purple package.
Sand down the section you want to glue with no less then 180 grit & have a sharp hobby knife handy to remove an excess glue once it's about half way hardened (about 5 mins).

[Hobbyist Prime]

I now swear by Mighty Putty! It's only $6 at walmart and you can make a tiny tiny ball out of it and smush the broken parts together and then while you are still holding it have someone (or yourself if you have a hand free) wipe off anything that squishes out and once it's set you can hang off of it and it won't break!

[Thundgrrcracker]

looking for help with the following 2 problems.

1)g1 apeface arm.(i believe its a ratchet joint) but its hella loose, and tends to swing loose instead of staying inplace.(any options as opposed to ripping the toy apart)

2.botcon 2009 skyquake one wing is missing a long pin that keeps it attached.(very similar to all pin joints) any sources as to where on can pick up more of these at any legnth and just trim down or another solution. thx again guys.