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Post by sircastico on Nov 29, 2005 12:47:38 GMT 8
hi guys! i'd like to know if anyone has tips on how to tighten the joints on gundam model kits. this concerns mainly the polycap piece and the plastic peg which will be inserted into it.it's because of this problem that i can't pose the wings of my model correctly.thanks!
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Post by vic01 on Nov 29, 2005 13:20:02 GMT 8
Ey, what I do to tighten the caps, I put school glue, not a super glue. Sometimes I use a very thin transparent tape. Also, I use super glue on the ball joints, spread all over the ball and let it dry for minutes. Hope this helps.  |
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Post by Uberjam on Nov 29, 2005 13:33:12 GMT 8
i concur to what vic01 said and i also use the same technique and its very effective in tightening joints.
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Post by RAJ- on Nov 29, 2005 14:56:15 GMT 8
just put abit of tissue in the ball socket..
works for me. ;D
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Post by genocide on Nov 29, 2005 15:08:25 GMT 8
the super glue works well for me... you just have to take extra care to it when applying...
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Post by V2 on Nov 29, 2005 20:12:43 GMT 8
chemical: super glue, elmers school glue
- apply thinly and await to dry. super glue can cause problems if stuck between two fingers.
non-chemical: a piece of plastic, tissue paper, thin paper
- cut a small piece thats not visible when connected to the joint. you can always start with a larger piece and fold it and fit it to the desiered stiffness - not too much, not too loose.
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Quattro Tai
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Post by Quattro Tai on Nov 30, 2005 8:42:37 GMT 8
I agree on using elmer's glue for loose joints, coz its non-permanent. Another tip... i put teflon tape (the white tape used to give a good seal to plumbings) to the ball joint coz its not permanent and non messy ;D
Good day ;D
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Post by sircastico on Nov 30, 2005 12:30:27 GMT 8
i'd like to thank you all for your advises.tried the tape but it still didn't hold the wings up.then i tried the tissue paper trick and it worked!thanks again guys!
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alucard
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Post by alucard on Dec 6, 2005 21:16:40 GMT 8
pede ring i paint mo...
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wewe
SD Gashapon Super Robot
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Post by wewe on Dec 19, 2005 7:06:58 GMT 8
Lighter mo ung male parts nung joints or use pva glue.
Try mo replace with ABS joints. Kaso mahal and order basis lang availability.
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Post by archaznable on Dec 19, 2005 10:48:53 GMT 8
I'm also having the same problem with my MG Gouf Custom his right arm cant hold the gun pointing straight it falls down slowly because of his heavy gatling shield. Are there any way that can resolve this issue of mine?
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Post by Uberjam on Dec 19, 2005 11:35:34 GMT 8
yes there is, i used super glue on the LEFT shoulder joint and it does the trick. but be really careful when moving, it will really tighten it.
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Post by archaznable on Dec 19, 2005 12:55:40 GMT 8
yes there is, i used super glue on the LEFT shoulder joint and it does the trick. but be really careful when moving, it will really tighten it. uhuh uhuh question lang po what type of super glue or brand will i use? ;D |
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Post by genocide on Dec 19, 2005 13:17:23 GMT 8
UJ is right... kahit mighty bond or any brand basta strong adhesive will do...
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Post by Uberjam on Dec 20, 2005 9:12:32 GMT 8
i used mighty bond. i used it on my gouf custom's left shoulder joint and my blitz's ankle joints and it really does the trick, its neither flimsy nor doing any matrix moves ;D
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