Fixing a broken Zoanthrope

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Fixing a broken Zoanthrope Apr 8, 2016 21:49:15 GMT

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Post by psyrpsyduck on Apr 8, 2016 21:49:15 GMT

Wasn't sure where else to post this... I have a metal Zoanthrope that broke at the bottom of the tail, and then the tail snapped off from the part connected to the base. I'm not sure super gluing it would work, and it is such a small part, I'm not sure I'd be able to pin it. I'm leaning towards trying the just use some kind of modeling clay. Won't look good, but I just need it to set. Any suggestions? Better ideas?

yoritomo Influence of the Hive Mind Everybody relax, I'm here. Posts: 9,063	Fixing a broken Zoanthrope Apr 8, 2016 21:51:39 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by yoritomo on Apr 8, 2016 21:51:39 GMT I don't see why pinning it wouldn't work.
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psyrpsyduck Ripper Posts: 4	Fixing a broken Zoanthrope Apr 8, 2016 23:18:03 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by psyrpsyduck on Apr 8, 2016 23:18:03 GMT Like I said... it is a very small, and narrow, part, I'm not sure I'd be able to pin it. Even if I did, not sure it would hold.

yoritomo Influence of the Hive Mind Everybody relax, I'm here. Posts: 9,063	Fixing a broken Zoanthrope Apr 9, 2016 12:34:02 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by yoritomo on Apr 9, 2016 12:34:02 GMT Then pin it at the chest and make it look like it's on a makeshift flying stand.
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Fixing a broken Zoanthrope Apr 9, 2016 17:20:33 GMT via mobile

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Post by gigasnail on Apr 9, 2016 17:20:33 GMT

I hated the way the old metals mounted to their bases, so I clipped them off that silly little spur and mounted them to their bases with brass rod, meaning to go back and fix them with a stout acrylic clear rod later. Never bothered, they're still mounted w/ brass. Works good, lasts long time.

gigasnail Hive Tyrant Alveare Exactoris Posts: 22,618	Fixing a broken Zoanthrope Apr 9, 2016 17:21:39 GMT via mobile The Hive Norn Queen likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gigasnail on Apr 9, 2016 17:21:39 GMT You will need a strong adhesive like gorilla glue or E6000, or do like I did and mix super glue and green stuff.

bolk Hive Tyrant Posts: 2,420	Fixing a broken Zoanthrope Apr 9, 2016 18:19:45 GMT via mobile The Hive Norn Queen likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bolk on Apr 9, 2016 18:19:45 GMT Mix of super glue and green stuff is golden. Has saved me so many times with resin models.
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Fixing a broken Zoanthrope Apr 12, 2016 0:18:56 GMT

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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2016 0:18:56 GMT

Whenever his happened to mine I just glued the tail directly to the base and not the little tyranid-twig thing. Can even be leaning against the twig thing.

That's a lazy solution, but with as often as I drive my models they usual suspects are prone to breaking and re-breaking.

farmer9500 Tyranid Warrior Posts: 134	Fixing a broken Zoanthrope Apr 13, 2016 23:35:19 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by farmer9500 on Apr 13, 2016 23:35:19 GMT cut the base in the middle like à V and put half of the tail in and fill the gap with glue or epoxy. That work

almostmercury Hive Tyrant Posts: 2,666	Fixing a broken Zoanthrope Apr 13, 2016 23:54:57 GMT via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by almostmercury on Apr 13, 2016 23:54:57 GMT I'm sorry. Mix green stuff and super glue? What magic is this?

farmer9500 Tyranid Warrior Posts: 134	Fixing a broken Zoanthrope Apr 14, 2016 0:31:09 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by farmer9500 on Apr 14, 2016 0:31:09 GMT You put glue on parts, place green stuff between the parts and press . good way to fit forge world arm etc... If its this. I did it on my garga and ?

farmer9500 Tyranid Warrior Posts: 134	Fixing a broken Zoanthrope Apr 14, 2016 0:32:16 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by farmer9500 on Apr 14, 2016 0:32:16 GMT Its ok *

almostmercury Hive Tyrant Posts: 2,666	Fixing a broken Zoanthrope Apr 14, 2016 4:51:13 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by almostmercury on Apr 14, 2016 4:51:13 GMT Oh. There are people who don't super glue greenstuff down? Mixing it sounded way cooler.
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Post by psyrpsyduck on Apr 8, 2016 21:49:15 GMT

Post by yoritomo on Apr 8, 2016 21:51:39 GMT

Post by psyrpsyduck on Apr 8, 2016 23:18:03 GMT

Post by yoritomo on Apr 9, 2016 12:34:02 GMT

Post by gigasnail on Apr 9, 2016 17:20:33 GMT

Post by gigasnail on Apr 9, 2016 17:21:39 GMT

Post by bolk on Apr 9, 2016 18:19:45 GMT

Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2016 0:18:56 GMT

Post by farmer9500 on Apr 13, 2016 23:35:19 GMT

Post by almostmercury on Apr 13, 2016 23:54:57 GMT

Post by farmer9500 on Apr 14, 2016 0:31:09 GMT

Post by farmer9500 on Apr 14, 2016 0:32:16 GMT

Post by almostmercury on Apr 14, 2016 4:51:13 GMT