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HxiiiK
post Feb 21 2012, 07:59 PM

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guys, i have a question, i would like to ask if it is possible to fix a broken connector seen here
(i'm using a manual scan because the figure is not on hand at the moment)

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okay so my NG ARF has been damaged for quite a while, now i'm thinking i should find out if there's anything i can do about it. so here's the problem
the piece F3 (or F9, they're pretty much the same connector anyway) that connects to the lower arm has the connector snapped off, so now it's held on using super glue. it works, but no dynamic poses, which is what ARF is made for
so my question is, is there any fix for it? the amount of work needed is no issue, i'm ready to do as much as possible to fix the figure, short of going to buy a new figure. while i don't expect it to be perfect, an okay fix should be fine for me. thanks in advance for any advice!

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HxiiiK
post Feb 21 2012, 10:26 PM

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QUOTE(gaiachronicler @ Feb 21 2012, 10:11 PM)
drill hole and insert batang plastic or metal rod? rolleyes.gif that what im thinking of doing sweat.gif  or use back the runner plastic that u did not throw away (i hope u really didn't) cut a small piece out, drill a hole on the leftover snapped part of f3 and stick the rod with super glue onto the f3 part.
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i'm scared that super glue is not enough because i want to try to maintain the articulation.. maybe the metal rod might work but any step by step? biggrin.gif as in what is the best way to join the pieces etc.
but thanks for your reply though!
HxiiiK
post Feb 22 2012, 12:08 AM

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QUOTE(stupiak07 @ Feb 21 2012, 10:46 PM)
try those rm2 shop to get yellow box white colour bottle super glue with chinese wording.

so far, it's the strongest super glue i could find. even those garage mechanic also using it to fix body kits and fill up hole/joined with rubber piece.

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you could try using tamiya cement to cement it back
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i considered tamiya cement as well but i seem to be having a hard time finding some.. i'll give it a shot as soon as i get my hands on some! thanks biggrin.gif

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