RVM - Mignot
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Hello,
This is my first post to the forum.
I am a collector of Mignot figures. I have a small collection of perhaps 50 individual post-war pieces. I like their charm and whimsy and also the fact that no two are alike.
Typically, I am able to easily repair them, but this Gaul (believed to date circa 1960s) presents a challenge. There is no ability to drill into the hand, and the diameter of the remaining spear shaft is too small to pin. My training is always to keep original material while doing the least amount of restoration possible (I'm a former museum metals conservator - not toy soldier related).
I would like to know from those more skilled than I am, should I:
A) attempt to solder
B) attempt multiple applications of cyanoacrylate or epoxy glue in small amounts
C) is there a benefit to using a metal (brass) piece as opposed to wood (more easily size matched but maybe not as strong)
Is there another method?
All help appreciated. Thank you.
This is my first post to the forum.
I am a collector of Mignot figures. I have a small collection of perhaps 50 individual post-war pieces. I like their charm and whimsy and also the fact that no two are alike.
Typically, I am able to easily repair them, but this Gaul (believed to date circa 1960s) presents a challenge. There is no ability to drill into the hand, and the diameter of the remaining spear shaft is too small to pin. My training is always to keep original material while doing the least amount of restoration possible (I'm a former museum metals conservator - not toy soldier related).
I would like to know from those more skilled than I am, should I:
A) attempt to solder
B) attempt multiple applications of cyanoacrylate or epoxy glue in small amounts
C) is there a benefit to using a metal (brass) piece as opposed to wood (more easily size matched but maybe not as strong)
Is there another method?
All help appreciated. Thank you.