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Repairing Dinotales figures

Started by DinoLord, August 31, 2014, 01:07:35 AM

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DinoLord

Anyone have experience with repairing Dinotales figures? I have a lot of Series 4 figures that have small breaks to them. What type of glue is best to use and what application methods?


tyrantqueen

#1
Try cyanoacrylate glue and apply it with a toothpick. There are many types of glues you can use for plastic but CA glue is the most easily available and easy to use for this kind of thing. And it sets in seconds so you won't have to sit around holding pieces together for hours on end like you would with an epoxy.

DinoLord

Thanks. Any tips for minimizing cracks/seams besides careful application?

tyrantqueen

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Quote from: DinoLord on August 31, 2014, 01:18:20 AM
Thanks. Any tips for minimizing cracks/seams besides careful application?
CA glues come in several thicknesses. If you want to fill in gaps, try one of the gel types. This is one that I use:



It will ooze into the gaps, acting as a seam filler. Just be careful that you don't end up gluing yourself >:D

DinoLord

Thanks TQ. Went out and bought some CA glue, and the repairs were very quick and easy to do.

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