My first custom ever (wip)

KRZTFR · 04-10-2009, 02:25 AM

I got really inspired with the jaf & frenzy rumble collaberation dinobots & figure that I would finally stop puting it off & just try to do one myself. Only I hit a snag with the loose joint & don't know how to fix it. I tighten the screw in the leg as much as possible without breaking it or stripping the screw. Any idea how to fix it?

Rumble02 · 04-10-2009, 02:36 AM

dont know how to fix your problem but i hope you enjoy figuring this bash out. just have fun with it and dont be afraid to make mistakes. Congrats on getting started

brr-icy · 04-10-2009, 02:43 AM

if it is a ring-over post, try sanding just a tiny bit off the post,

KRZTFR · 04-10-2009, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by brr-icy

if it is a ring-over post, try sanding just a tiny bit off the post,

Its more like the post has "play wear" on it while the other leg actually might need somesanding its so tight.

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Originally Posted by Rumble02

dont know how to fix your problem but i hope you enjoy figuring this bash out. just have fun with it and dont be afraid to make mistakes. Congrats on getting started

Thanks for the encouragement really helps when your new and not really know what your doing

hXcpunk23 · 04-10-2009, 03:18 AM

Welcome to kitbashing, man. This is one cool project to start out with (Jaf & F_R did a great job on those Dinobots!)

I think we're all attempting these after seeing those done. I'd suggest doing what brr-icy said and sand the post down a bit. Or you could always look for a small (plastic) washer at Home Depot to fit between the screw and the post. Good luck with whatever you do and be sure to post more WIP shots as it comes along--and congrats on joining in on all the fun.

JAF · 04-10-2009, 08:50 AM

^ Doris564 is a wig-bot (attn:mods)

I'm glad to see this too. I did get your PM and figure I'd answer the questions here for the benfit of anyone else who might try this.

Yes the head is on a ball joint. I used a tiny Stikfas joint and then dremel'd out the back of the head. The shoulder/neck area had to be taken down a bit too for a good fit and proper proportion.

The arms were jointed at the shoulders using Xevos ball joints (bigger than Stikfas) and Mighty Putty to fill with.

The elbows were made from a mix of scratchbuilt parts and Gundam 1/100 ankle joints.

Hope that helps! Keep up the good work man.

Edit: as far as the screw goes, you can also fill the hole with crazy glue and then re-tap it.

KRZTFR · 04-10-2009, 01:45 PM

here is my idea for the hands. They are Acidstorms hands, I tried to do the push out like the orginal is but the hands are just to thick to work. Then again they might but I don't have a dremel. Now just need to figure out were to drill the hole for the pin.

MegaMoonMan · 04-10-2009, 01:59 PM

GET A DREMEL. You're going to need it.

They have a look-alike at Target for $30 that comes with TONS of bits and supplies. Best $30 I've spent in a while.

KRZTFR · 04-10-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by hXcpunk23

Welcome to kitbashing, man. This is one cool project to start out with (Jaf & F_R did a great job on those Dinobots!)

I think we're all attempting these after seeing those done. I'd suggest doing what brr-icy said and sand the post down a bit. Or you could always look for a small (plastic) washer at Home Depot to fit between the screw and the post. Good luck with whatever you do and be sure to post more WIP shots as it comes along--and congrats on joining in on all the fun.

I think I'll try the superglue trick first. I heard that from quite a few resources

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Originally Posted by JAF

^ Doris564 is a wig-bot (attn:mods)

I'm glad to see this too. I did get your PM and figure I'd answer the questions here for the benfit of anyone else who might try this.

Yes the head is on a ball joint. I used a tiny Stikfas joint and then dremel'd out the back of the head. The shoulder/neck area had to be taken down a bit too for a good fit and proper proportion.

The arms were jointed at the shoulders using Xevos ball joints (bigger than Stikfas) and Mighty Putty to fill with.

The elbows were made from a mix of scratchbuilt parts and Gundam 1/100 ankle joints.

Hope that helps! Keep up the good work man.

Edit: as far as the screw goes, you can also fill the hole with crazy glue and then re-tap it.

Thank you for the help, now to add that stuff to my list of things to get...

JAF · 04-10-2009, 02:10 PM

MegaMoonMan's right. That Dremel will pay for itself a million times over. And get a pin vise if you don't already have one. THAT's my favorite tool for customizing. Total precision and ease of use.