Does anyone know how to disassemble the hips on G1 Brainstorm? I'd like to give one that I have a H202 bath due to some mild discoloration, but I have no idea how to first remove the legs to prevent the metal from corroding. One pin goes straight through both legs and the entire width of the body. I attempted to knock it out like any other pin, but was not successful. I was a bit timid with the hammer just in case it wasn't the correct way to remove them. I can take and post pictures if it would help. Thanks.
There is a way of removing a pin by heating it up with a soldering iron,but I wouldn't suggest that on a G1 figure. I'd hit the pin with slightly more pressure with the hammer,I've had some hard to remove pins before too.
DON'T go smacking it harder - it looks like it's non-removable. It's got a washer on each end, so each end has a head on it. Instead of taking it apart, I'd coat the metal with something waterproof that can be removed later - like wax.
Brainstorms are definate candidates for an Hydrogen Peroxide bath (I use 17.5%). As are Blurrs, Kups (though in his case, I like the aged look), non-reissue Thundercrackers, Prowls, Ratchets, and non-reissue Starscreams.
That might be a good call. Is there a specific technique or type of wax for doing this? Or, should I simply light a candle and drip the liquid wax into the joint? What about coating the pin that runs through the middle?
No idea, I've never had to do it. I would imagine just dripping hot wax from a candle would work fine, pin and all - I would only use white wax, though. Colored wax may stain.
Now that you guys brought this up, how does removing the dried wax loosen the pin? Is this because of the age of the plastic? I could see why for optimusfan's case. But I was thinking I could do this for a junked and beyond repairable figure like Punch/CounterPunch.
