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07-10-2008, 11:04 AM | #81 |
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07-10-2008, 09:23 PM | #82 |
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A set of Channel Locks is basically a set of pliers that adjusts its width more than that of regular pliers. Check your local dollar stores/thrift stores...for the price of two figures at retail you should be able to find a cheap pair of channel locks and a cheap set of sockets. You are only using them on plastic toys...no need to go for an expensive brand of either.
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07-10-2008, 09:37 PM | #83 |
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apac - Thanks.
Didn't mean to be condescending earlier; I honestly had no idea what channel locks were. I stopped at Home Depot on my way home from work, and the cheapest pair they had was $2.97. That was for 8 inch, and it didn't look like the surface area was big enough to hold the bit. Anybody who's tried this think 8 inch pliers would provide sufficient leverage? |
07-10-2008, 09:50 PM | #84 |
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apac - Thanks.
Didn't mean to be condescending earlier; I honestly had no idea what channel locks were. I stopped at Home Depot on my way home from work, and the cheapest pair they had was $2.97. That was for 8 inch, and it didn't look like the surface area was big enough to hold the bit. Anybody who's tried this think 8 inch pliers would provide sufficient leverage? I checked the two sets of channel locks I have...and neither one has any markings stating what size they are...and that is odd. I can tell you this much...if 8 inch is the smallest size...go with a bigger set. You need to fit a joe torso in there sideways...and fit it without having to stretch your hand grip too far to apply the pressure to pop it. Keep in mind...that larger channel locks will adjust to close all the way tight...so you are not loosing anything by going larger. Overall length of my set is 10" from end to end when closed tight. Hopefully that helps.
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07-11-2008, 11:38 PM | #85 |
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OK I just am about too lose my mind.... I have broken 1 Gung Ho, a Cobra Legions Trooper, and a SCarlett with the Screw Driver Method........It did work on Roadblock, but I also stabbed my self with the screwdriver, so I am not sure if I got lucky or did it right, can anyone else PLEASE PLEASE post more pics on this... I dont want to ruin all my extras, I do want to get one custom out of them
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07-15-2008, 01:26 PM | #86 |
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Success!
I used deckard's hand vice method. Basically, take the torso of the figure (with upper arms still attached), and place into a sock (to give some cushion and prevent against vice marks in the shoulders). Place the sock-wrapped figure into the hand vice, with the neck peg facing up, and the arms facing down on the sides; you're arranging it so that the pressure from both sides of the vice presses inward on both shoulders. Then, slowly crank, until you hear a crack (the glue breaking), and then a pop or rattling (the figure breaking up). Open the sock, and voila, a deconstructed torso. This worked the first time I tried it on my pesky Copperhead remnants (upper torso and upper arms); I then tried it on the left over lower torso, and it worked perfectly there, too. That was some stroooooong glue. |
07-15-2008, 01:27 PM | #87 |
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BTW, does anybody want to buy a never used (but opened) Cobalt 10 inch tongue and groove pliers? LOL
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07-15-2008, 03:54 PM | #88 |
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Ive been using a whole different method...as Im opening up Ninja bodies and all the other methods didnt seem to be working i just got a stanley blade and heated up the tip and sliced the torso open at the seems-cuts like a hot knife through butter (especially if you soak the body in boiled water first).
Its a bit tricky but its worked out best for me
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07-28-2008, 11:04 AM | #89 |
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Here's one for you experts: How do you take out the knee section from the lower leg? It's attached with a peg.. and sure, I can drill it out, but I want to switch kneecaps without destroying anything.
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07-28-2008, 06:35 PM | #90 |
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To put the joint back in, just use hot water again to heat the leg up pop the joint back in. Use cold water to harden the plastic again. Some knees need a little modding to fit. |
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