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Post by gotenks on Dec 10, 2014 9:05:01 GMT -6
also, his right sleeve is very very loose. Branjita got any idea of how fixing it? |
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Post by jonmichael on Dec 10, 2014 10:45:41 GMT -6
Something that I have found useful on other figures with peg problems, sometimes the peg or socket can get misshapen and if you just use a hair dryer to heat up the peg and socket the plastic will go back to it's natural state. Once cooled, it can work fine again. Might not work for everything if it is a more serious QC issue. But, it has worked for some things for me in the past. Obviously, don't get the hair dryer too close to the plastic parts, and only heat them up for like 30 seconds to a minute.
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Post by Branjita on Dec 10, 2014 11:05:35 GMT -6
also, his right sleeve is very very loose. Branjita got any idea of how fixing it? I haven't had to fix any Figuarts figures, so I don't want to give advice that may not work since there are guys here who customize Figuarts and encounter problems like this a lot. |
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Post by wiizardii01 on Dec 10, 2014 14:26:17 GMT -6
GUYS for arm issues, here is an amazing video provided for that help:
Though, that video is specific for legs, you can do the exact same thing but on the arms.. I recommened getting clear nail polish instead of that floor thing he used in the video, but either works.
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Post by gil on Dec 10, 2014 15:00:20 GMT -6
So here is my method of fixing the arm/bicep issue. There's is probably more method out there maybe easier on how to solve this issue, but this work well for me. This is on your own risk!
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Post by gil on Dec 10, 2014 15:01:04 GMT -6
Remove the sleeves and the shoulder just like what you see in the picture.
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Post by gil on Dec 10, 2014 15:01:44 GMT -6
Dip the shoulder into hot water for 30 seconds.
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Post by gil on Dec 10, 2014 15:05:21 GMT -6
Connect the shoulder and arm together. Hold the arm and the shoulder just how I have in the picture. Just like the picture that's how you should hold the arms and bicep when connecting both. You can use paper towel or your shirt to get a grip because it will be slippery (idk if that's the correct word).
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Post by gil on Dec 10, 2014 15:06:42 GMT -6
Then just assemble it back.  |
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Post by gil on Dec 10, 2014 15:08:16 GMT -6
For the loose sleeve, I used glue. I prefer with brush so it can evenly apply to the layer.
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Post by gil on Dec 10, 2014 15:14:14 GMT -6
You are only going to apply 1 layer ONLY on the ball socket. Once the glue dry and make sure it's dry, go ahead and try to insert it back in the shoulder socket. If you think that it's still loose, go ahead apply another layer and so on until it fits perfect. If you apply too much and you think that it wouldn't go back in the socket. Again make sure that the glue is dry, dip the sleeves in the hot water then connect it. Just make sure the glue is dry before your connectin it back to the shoulder. Again this is your own risk, you can try these method or you can keep searching for easier method.
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Post by gil on Dec 10, 2014 15:15:43 GMT -6
Btw I just woke up and I just saw the notification about this so I took these pictures right away. Sorry for the quality pics.
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Post by jonmichael on Dec 10, 2014 15:43:23 GMT -6
I know a lot of people who use Future floor polish to tighten their figures' joints. You don't have to worry about chemical reactions or melting the plastic like super glue can. Future dries totally clear and doesn't stain plastic at all, and it is possible to clean it off completely with some water and elbow grease so it's a little more forgiving. It's pretty durable, too. I know super glue can crack, frost and discolour plastic, or have other issues. I think you could use any acrylic polish, though.
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Post by gotenks on Dec 10, 2014 23:06:38 GMT -6
gil thank you so much! I'll do that when I'll get back from school jonmichael, what do you mean acrylic polish?
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Post by jonmichael on Dec 11, 2014 0:02:15 GMT -6
Acrylic based floor polish, or just another type of acrylic based polish. Future polish is water soluble, but still very strong. So, you don't have to worry about chemicals or harsh solvents. And, you have the option of removing and cleaning it all up with just water and hard work without damaging the plastic.
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