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08-03-2008, 07:29 PM | #1 |
Cobra Viper
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Hi guys,
After procrastinating since I got this guy, I finally fixed his wrists/arms today. It was really simple, is very durable and I could have even done a better job if I had taken more time. If anyone's interested, here's what I did: 1. slit wrist with hobby knife - be careful not to totally detach the hand, you want a piece on the top for support 2. mix up some epoxy and apply it to the negative space with a toothpick. I used JB Kwik since it dries in about 5 min. and you can sort of form/sculpt it while it cures. Link is here: J-B Weld Company - J-B KWIK Product Information I found it at WM 3. mix up some paint to match the original paint, then be happy that you've fixed Hasbro's HORRENDOUS mistake with this figure Here are some pics |
08-03-2008, 07:46 PM | #2 |
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IMHO, I really don't see anything wrong with the Viper's wrists. I have 9 of them, and they all hold the rifles in better positions than any of the other figures do. Sure it looks lame WITHOUT a gun in their hands...but what's a Viper if he dosen't have a gun? He's like an ex wife...A waste of time and money.
hehe. ;)
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08-03-2008, 07:49 PM | #3 |
Cobra Viper
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IMHO, I really don't see anything wrong with the Viper's wrists. I have 9 of them, and they all hold the rifles in better positions than any of the other figures do. Sure it looks lame WITHOUT a gun in their hands...but what's a Viper if he dosen't have a gun? He's like an ex wife...A waste of time and money.
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08-03-2008, 08:08 PM | #4 |
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Despite all the horror stories with this figure I like him and think he's one of the better sculpts of the 25th line very true to the original.. the fixed wrists do look cool. thanks for sharing it with us brother..
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08-03-2008, 08:15 PM | #5 |
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I'm interested to see how a two-handed grip on the rifle looks now with the mod.
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08-03-2008, 08:24 PM | #6 |
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dude the viper sucks at holdin a gun wit two hands every viper i got set up has one gun in one hand i hate it, somthin has to be done wit the elbos or somehtin. cus he suck at hold a rifle wit 2 hands either that or the rifle sucks. but still one of my fav guys
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08-03-2008, 08:25 PM | #7 |
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08-03-2008, 08:28 PM | #8 |
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...But can he hold it CORRECTLY? like hes actually FIRING it?
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08-03-2008, 08:42 PM | #9 |
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Your Breaker in the background looks like he's gone crazy. "Look at me riding with no hands shooting 2 guns!"
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08-03-2008, 08:57 PM | #10 |
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