Fixing snapped pieces (1 Viewer)

[PRMC]

Hi all, looking for some advice. I have a few snapped plumes, bayonets and swords on figures. I wondered if anyone has any great restoration tips? The way the white metal snaps is so awkward as the two pieces don't bite back together--if that makes sense? Has anyone tried soldering? I would love to make some repairs.

Regards,
Ollie

 

[Guy]

Hi all, looking for some advice. I have a few snapped plumes, bayonets and swords on figures. I wondered if anyone has any great restoration tips? The way the white metal snaps is so awkward as the two pieces don't bite back together--if that makes sense? Has anyone tried soldering? I would love to make some repairs.

Regards,
Ollie

I use instant glue ( gel) and spray it immediately with ZAP PT-15 / ZIP KICKER.It solves immediately tough-to-bound combinations of materials . The only drawback is , you must make sure that the piece you want to fix is in the right position; once the ZIP KICKER is applied no way you will move it again
Hope this will help
guy

 

[PRMC]

I use instant glue ( gel) and spray it immediately with ZAP PT-15 / ZIP KICKER.It solves immediately tough-to-bound combinations of materials . The only drawback is , you must make sure that the piece you want to fix is in the right position; once the ZIP KICKER is applied no way you will move it again
Hope this will help
guy

Thanks Guy, I will definitely look into those products. Sounds perfect,
Cheers,
Ollie

 

[Larry Allen]

Hi all, looking for some advice. I have a few snapped plumes, bayonets and swords on figures. I wondered if anyone has any great restoration tips? The way the white metal snaps is so awkward as the two pieces don't bite back together--if that makes sense? Has anyone tried soldering? I would love to make some repairs.

Regards,
Ollie

Hello Ollie ... I use two methods to fix those small parts.

One.. like Guy mentioned is a super glue. I use Loctite Gel. I make sure, the big piece (99% the soldier) is firmly in place, rather than holding the soldier in one hand that Bayonet in another. A "TINY" drop of Loctite and hold for 10 - 15 seconds and it won't move. As Guy mentioned, I test fit three or four times prior to gluing the piece since once in place it won't be easy to re-try.

I have also had success on slightly large broken pieces by going to a jeweler. They have all sorts of special tools and solder they use to make their Jewelry, which in most cases is very tiny. My jeweler only charges me $5/per item. After the fix I can use a magnifying hoop and can't see the repair.

Good luck

--- LaRRy

 

[PanzerAce1944]

I third the motion. Super glue works fine. Just test fit parts prior, hold in place 30 seconds....done !

Wayne

 

[Grognard]

Besides Super Glue I also use Tamiya Putty to fill any crack and to perform bigger broken part fix job (https://www.amazon.com/Tamiya-87053-Putty-Basic-Type/dp/B000BMYWYW). John/Obee gave me this tip and it works pretty well: easy to use, great to rebuild parts' shape and it doesn't harden too fast.

 

[PRMC]

Besides Super Glue I also use Tamiya Putty to fill any crack and to perform bigger broken part fix job (https://www.amazon.com/Tamiya-87053-Putty-Basic-Type/dp/B000BMYWYW). John/Obee gave me this tip and it works pretty well: easy to use, great to rebuild parts' shape and it doesn't harden too fast.

Great tip. I shall get some of that asap! Cheers.

Hello Ollie ... I use two methods to fix those small parts.

One.. like Guy mentioned is a super glue. I use Loctite Gel. I make sure, the big piece (99% the soldier) is firmly in place, rather than holding the soldier in one hand that Bayonet in another. A "TINY" drop of Loctite and hold for 10 - 15 seconds and it won't move. As Guy mentioned, I test fit three or four times prior to gluing the piece since once in place it won't be easy to re-try.

I have also had success on slightly large broken pieces by going to a jeweler. They have all sorts of special tools and solder they use to make their Jewelry, which in most cases is very tiny. My jeweler only charges me $5/per item. After the fix I can use a magnifying hoop and can't see the repair.

Good luck

--- LaRRy

Never though of going to a jewelers--sounds well worth it. That's a great idea, thanks.
Thanks for the tips guys, shall be getting some repairs done now
Ollie

 

[White Knight]

For a more solid repair, getting a hobby hand drill, drilling a corresponding hole in both ends and add a piece of wire from a paperclip, along with the glue will do the trick. Wargamers have to pin figures or parts of figures all the time and those are only half the size of toy soldiers.

Something like this:

https://www.games-workshop.com/en-NZ/Citadel-Drill?_requestid=27797725

 

[Guy]

For a more solid repair, getting a hobby hand drill, drilling a corresponding hole in both ends and add a piece of wire from a paperclip, along with the glue will do the trick. Wargamers have to pin figures or parts of figures all the time and those are only half the size of toy soldiers.

Something like this:

https://www.games-workshop.com/en-NZ/Citadel-Drill?_requestid=27797725

Maybe ok for bigger parts, but certainly not for small pieces like a bayonet or a plume .... etc .....
guy:smile2:

 

[White Knight]

Some of the drill bits are very thin. Should work for swords at least.

 

[kilted vampire]

Maybe ok for bigger parts, but certainly not for small pieces like a bayonet or a plume .... etc .....
guy:smile2:

Actually I fix most plumes in exactly that manner. I have also been casting plumes and drilling out the socket to replace.the lost ones I would do the bayonets differently. Gorilla glue looks promising. Anyroads I have done dozens of plume repairs in the past 14 years.:salute::