I am amazed at how you can reverse engineer the parts to basic shapes. It’s absolutely genius level. And especially since so many people are collecting these now, more can be saved and put on proper display.
Thanks. Most shapes can be copied I feel. You just have to simplify them a bit first and then work them up. I'm getting better at it with each toy I fix.
It's mind blowing to me that I used to"eye" my stickers on the vehicles and I always ruined..... never thought of twizzers...genius . I've been living a lie lol
You have the imagination and skills to scratch build and create your own toys from using old broken toy pieces, styrene, lego and kit bashing some parts...
Re: The propeller. You could make some waterslide decals with some structural details for the blade ends. Then apply a coat of clear flat enamel or lacquer to seal the decals. It would give it some structural detail, you could use Photoshop with black ink with a tiny grey surround for a 3D effect on the decal. I really have to give you credit for your skill with the styrene plastic parts you make. WELL DONE. Regards Tom 75 year old senior from the USA
Thanks. Because the prints rely on the colour of the background to make the prints visible, putting them on black would mean you won't see them. They only really work on light colours. You can get white waterslide decals which may work if you can cut them neat enough. I'll give it some thought. Cheers
Very cool! The replacement parts look fantastic! I was surprised to see the mirror paint being used again instead of the molotow pen; seems like a great product! I wonder if you could get some detail on the propeller blades through kit-bashing? Just a thought, as it would likely require paint, and the detail isn’t really needed or anything. At the rate you’re going hand-making plastic parts, when will we see you entirely recreate a toy from scratch? 😃
I see that you have confidence in that glue that you use in your videos, in my country they don't sell that brand and I can't import it either, very good videos as always, greetings from El Salvador 🇸🇻👍🏻.
Brilliant Dave!!!!! Whilst the propeller blades are simplified, they work perfectly, but I’d never know those exhaust pieces were made If i’d not watched you do it! 😲👍 Loving the MASK content my friend, keep it coming 😃😃😃😃👍
Fantastic Dave!! You really nailed it on those pieces you had to make. As you said. At first glance, I am hard pressed to tell which is which. Very Impressive! Thank you for the share and amazing work!🙏
Interested in the propellor blades build (I'm typing this as the opening credits roll) mainly as back when I was a kid I got a switchblade in a swap and it was missing one of the rotors lol.
While watching your video I wondered if you have considered making some custom exhaust/turbine stickers for your Switchblade? I always thought it was strange that when transformed into jet mode, there are no engine nozzles/exhaust ? I think two stickers at the bottom rear would be the ideal spot for them
When you press the rotor button the blades move but then slow and stop too quickly (original design - not your fault) I wonder if you could mod it by adding a weighted fly-wheel inside so that the blades will keep going for a lot longer.
What if you took the blue stuff that you used to make the han solo blaster knob, press an original switch blade rotor blade into it to capture the detail, cast the detail in milliput and then graft that somehow onto your scratch built rotors?
Another amazing video... Tell me are the Mask toy line 3 3/4" ?... They look smaller (I remember the cartoon, but never collected the figures or the vehicles)
Very cool, Dave! I actually think that your more simplified blades look BETTER than the factory ones, which have the extraneous detail that just isn't necessary. I like the sleeker look that you've come up with! Truly nice bit of fabricating!
Very nice work. I think that the stickers may be a bit too dark in comparison with the original ones, so the blue kind of blends with the color of the helicopter. And I wonder if the exhausts could be polished after the mirror paint has been applied (and dried, of course).
For those internal cuts you should probably get a super cheap jewelry saw handle and the cheapest set of blades you can buy on Amazon. It would make those much easier to cut and wouldn’t cost you more than $25 and would probably tear through styrene like a champ!
I like how you can still make replacement parts the old fashioned way. I think the only time I'll consider using a 3D printer is when the piece you need to replicate is too complex. Then again you'll need to find an unbroken original to base the 3D model on.
Hi, I'm just curious besides a unboxing video, why in your 5,000 videos have you never done anything with TMNT toy line? Do you Hate Turtles? they were my favorite when i was new, 1988 - 1993 and still today
I try to show fixes that anyone can have a go at. Buying a laser cutter is not an option for most people, so it's not something I am going to use. Simple tools will give you just as good results. Cheers
Jaw dropping moment when you casually produced a scratch built replacement exhaust! Even Bruce Sato could learn from you!
Brining back childhoods everywhere
I am amazed at how you can reverse engineer the parts to basic shapes. It’s absolutely genius level. And especially since so many people are collecting these now, more can be saved and put on proper display.
Thanks. Most shapes can be copied I feel. You just have to simplify them a bit first and then work them up. I'm getting better at it with each toy I fix.
"Now these are by no means perfect..."
(Builds something pretty much perfect).
Fantastic job as always Dave!!!
Glad you like them!
It's mind blowing to me that I used to"eye" my stickers on the vehicles and I always ruined..... never thought of twizzers...genius . I've been living a lie lol
For cutting the holes you may find a Jewellers Saw/Piercing Saw helpful. They take a little practice but are excellent and quick for any shape.
You have the imagination and skills to scratch build and create your own toys from using old broken toy pieces, styrene, lego and kit bashing some parts...
That looks great. My Switchblade is missing one as well. I just don't have your skills
You can do it! Just takes a little bit of practice.
I've been watching your videos for at least a year now. Been threw most of the past videos as well never fail to amaze to me Dave. Thanks again.
Now that’s most impressive,Sir Dave. The Venom Switchblade has been reborn.
Looks Sweet! -I'd display that! :)
Reminds me somewhat of a cobra commander with their companion vehicle.
This has been my favourite restoration so far, ever. Such a great vehicle. Thank you Dave. Ross 🍻
Re: The propeller. You could make some waterslide decals with some structural details for the blade ends. Then apply a coat of clear flat enamel or lacquer to seal the decals. It would give it some structural detail, you could use Photoshop with black ink with a tiny grey surround for a 3D effect on the decal.
I really have to give you credit for your skill with the styrene plastic parts you make. WELL DONE.
Regards Tom 75 year old senior from the USA
Thanks. Because the prints rely on the colour of the background to make the prints visible, putting them on black would mean you won't see them. They only really work on light colours. You can get white waterslide decals which may work if you can cut them neat enough. I'll give it some thought. Cheers
Very cool! The replacement parts look fantastic! I was surprised to see the mirror paint being used again instead of the molotow pen; seems like a great product!
I wonder if you could get some detail on the propeller blades through kit-bashing? Just a thought, as it would likely require paint, and the detail isn’t really needed or anything.
At the rate you’re going hand-making plastic parts, when will we see you entirely recreate a toy from scratch? 😃
Nice work Dave
You don't need those fancy details, just make one of your amazing stickers to put on there. It might even look even better than original.
Thanks.
I see that you have confidence in that glue that you use in your videos, in my country they don't sell that brand and I can't import it either, very good videos as always, greetings from El Salvador 🇸🇻👍🏻.
I'm sure you can get and equivalent. It's a common modeling tool. Cheers
Building parts with styrene is pure engineering. Love it!
Thanks 👍
Wow! Amazing work sir! Love it!
Thanks a lot!
Love your videos saludos desde México!
Top job Dave some very nice and ingenious fixes yet again :)
Brilliant Dave!!!!! Whilst the propeller blades are simplified, they work perfectly, but I’d never know those exhaust pieces were made If i’d not watched you do it! 😲👍
Loving the MASK content my friend, keep it coming 😃😃😃😃👍
Thanks 👍
Fantastic Dave!! You really nailed it on those pieces you had to make. As you said. At first glance, I am hard pressed to tell which is which. Very Impressive! Thank you for the share and amazing work!🙏
Awesome video once again. Thank you for your contribution to the hobby.
Great repair Dave, brilliant work!
Interested in the propellor blades build (I'm typing this as the opening credits roll) mainly as back when I was a kid I got a switchblade in a swap and it was missing one of the rotors lol.
Amazing job
Thanks!
Brilliant effort as ever Dave! Great job!
Nice job.
I really like how you rebuild the Chrome kit for Switchblade. I wonder how the satin black works for the Liquid Mirror paint.
outstanding project as usual
While watching your video I wondered if you have considered making some custom exhaust/turbine stickers for your Switchblade? I always thought it was strange that when transformed into jet mode, there are no engine nozzles/exhaust ? I think two stickers at the bottom rear would be the ideal spot for them
Your blades are better than the original design.
Thanks 👍 The originals are neater. But I'm happy with how these look.
@@toypolloi excellent work Dave
You should be sponsored by plasticweld. 😉
I know. That and Lego!
When you press the rotor button the blades move but then slow and stop too quickly (original design - not your fault) I wonder if you could mod it by adding a weighted fly-wheel inside so that the blades will keep going for a lot longer.
Hey Dave
Another great fix
Not sure how you make a 32 min video go by so quickly 🤔
Thanks for sharing your projects.
Take care 🙂
Thanks 👍
The new exhausts pass the several foot standard and if you can live with them then what else matters? Unless you sell it, so what?
What if you took the blue stuff that you used to make the han solo blaster knob, press an original switch blade rotor blade into it to capture the detail, cast the detail in milliput and then graft that somehow onto your scratch built rotors?
Have you tried using Bare Metall Foil to cover the chrome parts?
I haven't.
Another amazing video... Tell me are the Mask toy line 3 3/4" ?... They look smaller (I remember the cartoon, but never collected the figures or the vehicles)
Thanks. The figures are about 3 inches. 1:24 scale. So smaller than normal.
Very cool, Dave! I actually think that your more simplified blades look BETTER than the factory ones, which have the extraneous detail that just isn't necessary. I like the sleeker look that you've come up with! Truly nice bit of fabricating!
I'd maid polystyrene rotors 4 gi joe tomahawk
🤔👨🔧🗣 " great job " 👍
Thanks 👍
Where you can find the materials for building up the replacement parts for the toy helicopter
Can you please give us the exact brand name for the Mirror Paint you are using? I checked the “tool” list and cant find it. Thanks
Stuart Semple Mirror paint. You can only get it direct from their website. Cheers
Very nice work.
I think that the stickers may be a bit too dark in comparison with the original ones, so the blue kind of blends with the color of the helicopter.
And I wonder if the exhausts could be polished after the mirror paint has been applied (and dried, of course).
gloss black is the best base for chrome dave
Yeah, if I had some I would have used it. Any gloss is good enough it seems.
Where can I get a bottle of plasti weld glue for doing my projects here in Canada if there is any in stock and in stores
As I don't live in Canada I can only suggest searching online as I'm sure there must be local suppliers. Cheers
For those internal cuts you should probably get a super cheap jewelry saw handle and the cheapest set of blades you can buy on Amazon. It would make those much easier to cut and wouldn’t cost you more than $25 and would probably tear through styrene like a champ!
I like how you can still make replacement parts the old fashioned way. I think the only time I'll consider using a 3D printer is when the piece you need to replicate is too complex. Then again you'll need to find an unbroken original to base the 3D model on.
I just find it more fun to make parts like this. And I hope others feel they can copy what I do.
Hi, I'm just curious besides a unboxing video, why in your 5,000 videos have you never done anything with TMNT toy line? Do you Hate Turtles? they were my favorite when i was new, 1988 - 1993 and still today
It's not a toy line I collect currently. I have a few of the figures, and that's about it. So never say never. Cheers
You have no level of ability. You can do anything in my opinion
Get a lazer cutter bro….
I try to show fixes that anyone can have a go at. Buying a laser cutter is not an option for most people, so it's not something I am going to use. Simple tools will give you just as good results. Cheers