I would call around to local hardware stores and ask them for ones that will work (especially for pins on toys). I know Superquad7 posted up a specific one, but I can't remember which one it was. I also found some doing a google search: https://www.google.com/#q=pin+punch....,cf.osb&fp=2279860aca39e76e&biw=1631&bih=814
Got mine fixed, but might have to adjust it a bit. The left leg seems to be a bit longer than the right. . I currently have some clear rubber bands on.
Clear rubber bands? I'm redoing the energon port due to a new piece I discovered that works way better than the styrene tube. But....the superglue is a BITCH to remove. So I'm soaking the part in nail polish remover (acetone) to soften up the glue first before I redo it. Maybe this time I'll be able to get measurements
For now to put some tension while the connector is in between the legs. I found a tube that fits well. I'll post some by Monday. I'm on my way. Regards!
ok small update: I found a way to make the joint stiff without using super glue in the tube in case anyone is hesitant on using glue in the tube: ****DISCLAIMER***** - The pieces in the picture are not to size. Measurements I took are listed below. - Take the tube and the thinnest strip of styrene from that odds and ends pack (sorry for the piece showing bent. This was taken after I had finished working on the joint) - Route the strip through the tube. If you can glue it to one side of the inner wall, then perfect! If not, that's ok too. Keep in mind, you want the strip long enough to stick out both ends of the tube. Then dry fit it onto Heavytread. The strip is thin enough to where if you pull on it, it can separate from the piece already in the tube. I did that on each end. The result.....a much more stiff knee joint for FP Bruticus as opposed to a slightly looser one when using super glue. To test, I moved the energon port back and forth at least 10 times. It did not lose its "stiffness" so I think even just as a "display" piece, this will work out nicely! So in order to do this, I redid the energon port to try to find a better piece to replace the tube. Well that experiment failed miserably. But I was able to measure out the styrene pieces I used: 7/16 inch -small square stick 1/2 inch - flat piece (bottom), 3/8 inch - flat piece (top) 3/4 inch tube with 3/16 inch diameter Hope this helps. I'll be awaiting diamchoc's piece used That may work out even better!
There is a black peg that flips out from Heavytread's alt mode. Granted its in the middle, but it works the same as the two pegs on ROTF Bruticus' original limbs.
So, as I previously stated, I found a plastic tube that I cut accordingly to fit the inside of the connector. Just use some super glue or you could actually use some hot glue (glue gun). I also trimmed off the PCC connector and a portion under the cannon just like TDS did. Then I sandwhiched the port in between the thighs of Heavytread and used a clear rubber band to hold it better in place. Here are some pictures. Thanks to TDS, Timesync and other members of TFW for their help. Regards.
I followed the Mod instructions nearly to a T, but oddly enough, it was still off center, so I put two 'flat pieces' on the part of the piece rather then the flat part near the port itself and that seemed to level out the tub perfectly. Many thanks for this. I almost don't feel the need to glue this at all.