Repair job?

[Crash1207]

Not sure if this is the place to put this, but I figured that the customizing jobs I've seen in here are so good that this might be a good place to start.

I have a Star Wars IG-88 bust and the gun has broken. Would anyone in here be able to fix it for me if I sent it to them?

Like I said, I don't know if this is the right place or not. :)

[Customikey]

Post a pic of the broken gun. Ever heard of super glue? :D

[Crash1207]

Post a pic of the broken gun. Ever heard of super glue? :D

Super glue?? What's that? I've never heard of that because I live in a van down by the river. :rolleyes:

Actually, I've already tried that to no avail.

[Jesseawilson]

And superglue didn't work huh, what type are you using and what happened when you tried it?


Jesse

[Crash1207]

I was using "Instant Krazy Glue".

For some reason the glue cause too much "lubrication", causing the handle to slide too much when I was trying to get it attached.

[Customikey]

Try lightly sanding the pieces you want to connect so that the glue will have something to grab onto. And don't use so much. A drop shold suffice. Hold it in place for thirty seconds, then leave it alone for at least an hour. If that doesn't work, I've got nothin'. :o

[Jesseawilson]

I would use the gel kind as it is almost already set up when you push it out of the tube. Apply it to a toothpick and use the tip or the toothpick to apply it to the gun to make sure you dont use to much. Make sure you hold it like mentioned for a decent amount of time to let it bond.




Jesse

[Fritz]

For what it's worth, I know IG88 is Gentle Giant but here's Sideshow's take on repairs...

LOOK HERE (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=021105poly)

Hope it helps.

Also, in case you're not aware, a brand new IG88 bust can be had for around $40 shipped or less. It would probably cost you almost half that in round trip shipping alone if you sent it to someone for repair.

[creecher]

The glue sounds the best option, just a very tiny amount, as it may cause a degradation of the area where spillage or excess is apparent.

I can't really add anything more, other than to try drilling a small, very small, hole and inserting a pin, or just the tip, pointy end out, and seeing if you can force it into the other piece.

[Ironman1188]

I would recommend Zap-a-Gap. Stuff is great but watch out!! In my experience it adheres and sets VERY quickly!!