I haven't done this particular repair (yet), but I have done lots of fine work with Loctite CA glue. To apply a fine and precise drop of the glue, you can try squeezing a small bead of glue onto a non-porous surface and then pick up a small amount using a dental tool, small pick or thin piece of steel wire. Then you use the tool or wire to apply the droplet to the workpiece. I have found that this method provides far more control over the application of the glue and in this particular case would almost entirely eliminate the possibility of the glue wicking into the elbow joint.
I have no idea what I said but I'm sure it was mostly horse shit. Thanks for the accolades though. I have since updated to using BONDIC for cracks. I need to do an updated video.
I’m not certain if you read these comments anymore on older videos, but I thought you mentioned you used bondic to fix elbow cracks now. Any chance you have a video on how to do that? I have several old joes I need to fix up.
That storm shadow has some sun damage. you can restore that too.. Just did that with several transformers Like ratchet. I restored him back to pure white.
It's unfortunate you can't disassemble the joints first for repair. Otherwise we could just use those tamiya/mr hobby plastic cement to do a much better job.
A plastic weld cement (like the ones mentioned above) would be ideal as they would fuse the crack rather than fill it. Liquid Tamiya Extra Thin cement might work, provided the Joes are made of polystyrene, as the thin cement might wick into the crack by capillary action alone. If they're made of something else (ABS?), the plastic glue might not work. Definitely something to test on a figure you don't care about.
I haven't done this particular repair (yet), but I have done lots of fine work with Loctite CA glue. To apply a fine and precise drop of the glue, you can try squeezing a small bead of glue onto a non-porous surface and then pick up a small amount using a dental tool, small pick or thin piece of steel wire. Then you use the tool or wire to apply the droplet to the workpiece. I have found that this method provides far more control over the application of the glue and in this particular case would almost entirely eliminate the possibility of the glue wicking into the elbow joint.
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What an amazing idea and easy repair mate
Thanks.
Hahaha I love that I got here via your reply. This was the perfect way to reply to that comment! Thanks for the laugh!
I have no idea what I said but I'm sure it was mostly horse shit. Thanks for the accolades though. I have since updated to using BONDIC for cracks. I need to do an updated video.
Great job on the repair man
Thanks.
I've actually switched to using BONDIC on the elbows now.
Thanks this will save me so much thanks ..
I’m not certain if you read these comments anymore on older videos, but I thought you mentioned you used bondic to fix elbow cracks now. Any chance you have a video on how to do that? I have several old joes I need to fix up.
How do you mix the right color to match Storm Shadow elbow?
That storm shadow has some sun damage. you can restore that too.. Just did that with several transformers Like ratchet. I restored him back to pure white.
Yeah, I've done some whitening. It's ok. I sold that stormy to someone who does customs.
It's unfortunate you can't disassemble the joints first for repair. Otherwise we could just use those tamiya/mr hobby plastic cement to do a much better job.
A plastic weld cement (like the ones mentioned above) would be ideal as they would fuse the crack rather than fill it. Liquid Tamiya Extra Thin cement might work, provided the Joes are made of polystyrene, as the thin cement might wick into the crack by capillary action alone. If they're made of something else (ABS?), the plastic glue might not work. Definitely something to test on a figure you don't care about.
What is the power you are using?
Hey. Sorry it took so long. I totally missed this question. The powder in question is baking soda. I swear.
@@CracktasticPlastic It's all good and thanks for the information.