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GI Joe Torso Splitting Guide (easiest method)
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09-02-2010, 06:51 PM
Mandingo Rex
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I'm not sure if this has already been answered, but how much force does one need to apply (on average)?
E.g. how many turns on a standard bench vice and/or how much movement of the vice jaws?
Until you hear a slight crack or crunch. There's no real science to it, unfortunately. You just want to pop the glue, not warp the figure or leave indentions. I've only ruined a few figures and it's because I gave it one too many turns. It may add time to it, but if you're concerned about damage, unwind it and check it because once the damage is done, there's not much fixing it unless you're covering it with paint or a vest/jacket or something.
Older figures, in general, from the early 25th line seem to be easier to crack. More recent ones really applied the glue (like RoC), and some of the frailer female torso I've found crush easier, so watch the pressure there.
That's my take on it, others may have better, more accurate advice.
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