The Ultimate Vintage Restoration Thread!

BoneyP · 05-27-2022, 07:42 AM

Just got this all cleaned up and ready to roll.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/12533549589...mis&media=COPY

Chucez · 05-27-2022, 06:10 PM

Regarding plastic embrittlement in storage: I'm about to pull some vehicles out of storage, and I'll wondering if I should let them soak in a hot tub of water to relieve the stress on the plastic.

I'd like to restore my Dino hunters set and I'd like to avoid unnecessarily snapping anything

TheOverlordCorp · 05-27-2022, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatientMental

Recently restored this one(...)

That's some beautiful work.

Sataninjaku · 05-27-2022, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chucez

Regarding plastic embrittlement in storage: I'm about to pull some vehicles out of storage, and I'll wondering if I should let them soak in a hot tub of water to relieve the stress on the plastic.

I'd like to restore my Dino hunters set and I'd like to avoid unnecessarily snapping anything

Definitely couldn't hurt. I know it's a recommended method for all modern toys, but it does work well for vintage also- I made sure to heat my Zap's hands before gearing him up, as a recent example, and I'll be doing it with a Fang to remove the skids and rollbar soon.

Chucez · 05-27-2022, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sataninjaku

Definitely couldn't hurt. I know it's a recommended method for all modern toys, but it does work well for vintage also- I made sure to heat my Zap's hands before gearing him up, as a recent example, and I'll be doing it with a Fang to remove the skids and rollbar soon.

As always thank you for your valuable input!

sgtzlaughter · 06-27-2022, 01:59 PM

So a few months back I had purchased a Zanzibar and Air skiff both for $15. The figure itself was in almost excellent condition, but the air skiff was filthy and had a lot of broken pieces. I cleaned up and repaired the air skiff and was pretty happy with the results. The only thing I was missing to make this toy complete was Zanzibar's pistol and spear. So I took the plunge and bought the pistol online (for $16), but I was unwilling to pay the ridiculous price for the spear, so I managed to make one myself. And the results I am very happy with!

Here is my video of the spear and explaining how I made it.
https://odysee.com/@daikaijusaurus:5...NeMGsCaqc1R7ft

Here is also my previous video of the restoration of the air skiff.
https://odysee.com/@daikaijusaurus:5...NeMGsCaqc1R7ft

My videos are on Odysee, which is a Youtube alternative. Hope you enjoy!

05-27-2022, 06:18 PM	#203
TheOverlordCorp Brass Knucklehead Join Date: May 2021 Location: Far from The Pit Posts: 2,203	Quote: Originally Posted by PatientMental Recently restored this one(...) That's some beautiful work. __________________ Snow Joes by TheOverlordCorp Restructuring the Joes Who was your last action figure?

05-27-2022, 07:00 PM	#204
Sataninjaku Spy Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Slitherin' around the tank- It's cool, though, 'cause I'm being "watched" Posts: 6,404	Quote: Originally Posted by Chucez Regarding plastic embrittlement in storage: I'm about to pull some vehicles out of storage, and I'll wondering if I should let them soak in a hot tub of water to relieve the stress on the plastic. I'd like to restore my Dino hunters set and I'd like to avoid unnecessarily snapping anything Definitely couldn't hurt. I know it's a recommended method for all modern toys, but it does work well for vintage also- I made sure to heat my Zap's hands before gearing him up, as a recent example, and I'll be doing it with a Fang to remove the skids and rollbar soon. __________________ *Sell me ALL of your G.I.Joes! This, I command!!!*

06-27-2022, 01:59 PM	#206
sgtzlaughter Cobra Soldier Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: California Posts: 89	So a few months back I had purchased a Zanzibar and Air skiff both for $15. The figure itself was in almost excellent condition, but the air skiff was filthy and had a lot of broken pieces. I cleaned up and repaired the air skiff and was pretty happy with the results. The only thing I was missing to make this toy complete was Zanzibar's pistol and spear. So I took the plunge and bought the pistol online (for $16), but I was unwilling to pay the ridiculous price for the spear, so I managed to make one myself. And the results I am very happy with! Here is my video of the spear and explaining how I made it. https://odysee.com/@daikaijusaurus:5...NeMGsCaqc1R7ft Here is also my previous video of the restoration of the air skiff. https://odysee.com/@daikaijusaurus:5...NeMGsCaqc1R7ft My videos are on Odysee, which is a Youtube alternative. Hope you enjoy! __________________ My Channel - Toy Reviews, Movie/TV Reviews and More! https://odysee.com/@daikaijusaurus

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