Hamleys Hussars - Tom's Horse! (1 Viewer)

[aujj65]

Britains Hamleys Hussars!

This time Tom (tdubel on the forum) has a set of these “rather prone to breakages” figures and a horse in particular is a bit worse for wear!

The front leg has broken off and the lugs that hold the two legs to the base have snapped off as well.

Jeff

 

[aujj65]

So started off cleaning the surplus adhesive off the previous repair and the remains of the original lugs. Then using a small diameter drill and a pin vice drilled out holes in both mating sides of the breakage and larger holes in the underside of the hoofs. These will take the pins that will hold the joints together.

Jeff

 

[aujj65]

The larger pins have a head, which butts up to the underside of the base; the protruding length will be super glued into the hoofs of the horse…………to be continued.

Jeff

 

[aujj65]

Using a liberal amount of gel type superglue the pin is inserted into the hole previously drilled into the leg and the same for the broken off part. I just wiped off the surplus and the joint will have a smear of filler before repainting.

The headed pins of a larger diameter have been cut to length and again with plenty of superglue fixed into the holes in the base.

When this has dried the horse will be positioned onto these with gel type superglue…….to be continued.

Jeff

 

[thebritfarmer]

Good to see these being restored.

It's a very nice sculpt just a poor design.

 

[theBaron]

Nice work, Doctor!

 

[aujj65]

Fixed in place. Just the filling and paint to touch up.

Jeff

 

[aujj65]

Good to see these being restored.

It's a very nice sculpt just a poor design.

Your right there Scott!

Jeff

 

[aujj65]

Nice work, Doctor!

Thanks Brad,

Actually this is only the second time I have done this sort of repair So I am quite happy the way it has turned out.

Jeff

 

[Mardasson]

Wow !
That's precision surgery !

 

[theBaron]

Thanks Brad,

Actually this is only the second time I have done this sort of repair So I am quite happy the way it has turned out.

Jeff

I like your use of straight pins for the pins on the base. It's so simple! When I first saw the pics, I pictured using brass rod or some other wire, or maybe soldering the horse to the base. I didn't think at all about the nice flange the pinhead gives you, to keep the pins from pulling out. I even keep a box of pins on the bench, but I use them as applicators and scribing tools.

Sometimes I don't see the forest, for the trees....

 

[Njja]

Wow a simply excellent repair! You can only image how often items have been tossed out when in a similar state.

Terrific series, thanks for taking the time to document the repair. Can't wait
to see the finished job.

 

[Wraith]

Nice step-by-step Jeff. The repair looks good. I trust that Tom asked for the base to be painted a different colour, whilst you were at it?

Simon

 

[aujj65]

Nice step-by-step Jeff. The repair looks good. I trust that Tom asked for the base to be painted a different colour, whilst you were at it?

Simon

Now you mentioned it..........

Jeff

 

[aujj65]

Wow a simply excellent repair! You can only image how often items have been tossed out when in a similar state.

Terrific series, thanks for taking the time to document the repair. Can't wait
to see the finished job.

I actually surprised myself on this one!

Jeff

 

[Njja]

Well you had the knowledge. I find a nice work place, patience, the right

tools and supplies, and a little knowledge (in my case) usually works wonders!

 

[tdubel]

WOW, WOW, WOW

Jeff, great work, I am so happy to see it in one piece, I only hope my previous repair attempt didn't double your job!!!!!!

Thanks again, very very appreciative.

Tom

 

[kogu]

That is very impressive work and fascinating to see.
Bernard is right when he keeps calling you the "surgeon" Jeff
Thanks for the detailed explanations.
Konrad

 

[Cardigan600]

That is very impressive work and fascinating to see.
Bernard is right when he keeps calling you the "surgeon" Jeff
Thanks for the detailed explanations.
Konrad

Yo Trooper, Surgeon General, is the right rank, nice job Jeff. I will be sending myself over when I get back from Spain, its a NIGHTMARE 16 Mosquitoe bites, its totally ruined my holiday.
Bernard.

 

[aujj65]

WOW, WOW, WOW

Jeff, great work, I am so happy to see it in one piece, I only hope my previous repair attempt didn't double your job!!!!!!

Thanks again, very very appreciative.

Tom

Tom,

Rubbed down and re-painted where necessary and ready for parade. Will be in the post to you in a couple of days time.

Jeff