08 Bumblebee - transformation problem

frenzy_rumble · 01-21-2008, 02:15 PM

I was thinking a slipped gear. turns out, after some detailed dremeling and sanding it fits a lot better. Also, once I have the legs TF'ed into place, it fits even more tight and snug.

I was hoping this was a common problem with a common solution.

Lord Of Tetris · 01-21-2008, 02:24 PM

Are you sure the hood is fully in the "up" position? It's linked to the windshield piece by some gears, and (much like Blackout) even a slight variation will result in misalignment.

Ashstar · 01-22-2008, 07:30 PM

I've slipped his gear and messed up real bad before:

Whatever you do, DON'T take him apart coz I did just that and screw up the springs. Just apply controlled force to the lil' bugger til' the gears slip into the correct positions again.

Sorry I couldn't remember which way to re-align him...

OMEGAPRIME1983 · 01-23-2008, 02:13 PM

you know I bought an extra BB and he was like that too, but mine also came up with the headlit piece and the fender dont align correctly either, which also makes the door misalign with the roof and windsheild... so be careful. Ive tried making sure that any of the BB's that I end up buyin arent misaligned thru the packaging as much as I could.

Khaiern · 01-24-2008, 11:43 AM

Mine got this issue too.
For my case I believe the problem lies with the roof top pieces on the arms because if I didn't transform the roof part (arms) the bonet can still sit flat.

Hence I took apart the roof top pieces from the arms and re-adjusted the length and angle slightly. (I know it sounds silly without a pic but once you took them apart you will know how to do the adjustment - there's a small screw in each arm holding the yellow pieces, just try tightened/loosen it)

Well I would say mine looks much more "normal" after the surgery, hope that helps.