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06-10-2008, 03:19 PM | #61 |
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anybody have any success cracking open zartan's chest? i'm trying to change out the arms and lower torso, i was able to remove the lower torso, but the arms wont budge.
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06-10-2008, 06:19 PM | #62 |
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06-10-2008, 06:27 PM | #63 |
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I witnessed this method done in front of me at the PA Joe Customs Picnic this past weekend.
http://www.cobraisland.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4283 I duplicated the tools...and gave it a shot. It worked nicely...might be an alternative method to try for those having trouble with the screwdriver and Xacto Knife.
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06-10-2008, 06:34 PM | #64 |
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I will give it a shot! Thanks!
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06-10-2008, 06:50 PM | #65 |
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No problem! It is based on the same premise as the Hasbro method...pressure on the joint seam itself...but I find that this method allows more control than using a mallet to hit an area 1/4" or less.
Keep in mind...no matter what method you use...pegs may break. The torso's are Factory glued...if that glue hits a peg..its gonna break.
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06-11-2008, 02:07 PM | #66 |
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Thanks, Apacolypse! That is a great idea, one I'm going to try (watch out Tomax/Xamot and Scarlett). Also, you can fix the broken pegs with styrene rod, I forget what size I'm using. Just drill out the original holes and then glue in the appropriate size and length styrene rod/replacement peg.
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06-11-2008, 06:34 PM | #67 |
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After a few tries it worked. The first couple of times, the figure was twisting out of the rig, so I had to make sure it was centered perfectly and then it worked.
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06-11-2008, 06:58 PM | #68 |
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Thanks
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06-11-2008, 07:14 PM | #69 |
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Glad to hear buddy!!
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06-13-2008, 05:13 PM | #70 |
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thanks guys for the info, the screwdriver method (in my case) will definitely damage the torso , i will go out and get an exacto knife and give that a try
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