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7 months agoCerudays

I'm gonna have to give it a try sometime. Thank you for the advice! :) abi (8 months ago) #1132676You can try applying glue around the loose place of the joint extremely carefully with a toothpick, be sure the glue doesn't get on any other place, so the joint doesn't end without movement, in case it ends snapping, I wrote this about a week ago to fix joints: (mfc link) ... also, I was wondering if it was possible for that article to be linked to this club

8 months agoabi

You can try applying glue around the loose place of the joint extremely carefully with a toothpick, be sure the glue doesn't get on any other place, so the joint doesn't end without movement, in case it ends snapping, I wrote this about a week ago to fix joints: (mfc link) ... also, I was wondering if it was possible for that article to be linked to this clubCerudays (8 months ago) #1120997Hey everyone, though I'd consult this board about a super loose nendoroid neck peg.
My Rin Kagamine nendoroid came, and to my unhappiness, her singing faceplate had a very, very wobbly neck joint. In fact, I might go as far as to say the join itself is slightly broken down the plastic seam down the middle. All of her other heads are fne, except her singing face.

Anybody ever had this problem? It's so loose, I can't even pose her with the face plate because her head weighs the joint down (not to mention the joint is too loose to push into her body). Any ideas? Suggestions? It's a bummer buying a Vocaloid nendoroid, and not be able to pose the nendoroid for singing. :T

8 months agoCerudays

Hey everyone, though I'd consult this board about a super loose nendoroid neck peg.
My Rin Kagamine nendoroid came, and to my unhappiness, her singing faceplate had a very, very wobbly neck joint. In fact, I might go as far as to say the join itself is slightly broken down the plastic seam down the middle. All of her other heads are fne, except her singing face.

Anybody ever had this problem? It's so loose, I can't even pose her with the face plate because her head weighs the joint down (not to mention the joint is too loose to push into her body). Any ideas? Suggestions? It's a bummer buying a Vocaloid nendoroid, and not be able to pose the nendoroid for singing. :T

8 months agorathianspike

Gme40 (8 months ago) #1113566Paint thinner is awesome but is very strong and may strip the paint off. Very risky.
I've learned mineral spirits has a pretty good balance. Just wet a small amount, don't soak it(like the size of the tip of your finger, as control is important) on a paper towel and touch it up very softly and quickly. Don't expose it for long.
DO NOT use excessive pressure because mineral spirits still have the potency to discolor or rub off the paint. Wipe off the area where you touched up with the spirits with a wet towel, just to be safe. This should work. Just to clarify, Is this a pvc or real paint? Pvc is okay but real paint models, you gotta be extra careful.

Also if it's any kind of enamel, it may take away some shine. Ask me any questions if you have.
BTW, I don't see the stains you're talking about


I got resolved anothe way, coincidentally. The stains are a complete discoloration of the entire figure. It lookked like clare had an exceptionLly bad suntan. Also smelled to heck and back like cigarette smoke.

I emailed the comapny i got this from and they sent me a replacement that did not have the stains.

8 months agoGme40

rathianspike (9 months ago) #1067346I just picked up this Clare from the Internet a few days ago, came in the original box, but he problem is that from the moment I opened it, it smelled like Cigarette smoke. I proceeded to take this over to a friend of mine who also collects figurines and we came to the conclusion that the figure might have been stained with tobacco smoke. Any ideas on removing the stains? I attached pictures or my figure on top, and pictures i have borrowed for comparison from elsewhere on this site.

i've been researching various methods on the internet, and one suggested i soak in vinegar overnight then coat in baking soda and scrub the stain out, but i feel this might strip the paint off.

Any thoughts?



borrowed:
image of normal clare

Paint thinner is awesome but is very strong and may strip the paint off. Very risky.
I've learned mineral spirits has a pretty good balance. Just wet a small amount, don't soak it(like the size of the tip of your finger, as control is important) on a paper towel and touch it up very softly and quickly. Don't expose it for long.
DO NOT use excessive pressure because mineral spirits still have the potency to discolor or rub off the paint. Wipe off the area where you touched up with the spirits with a wet towel, just to be safe. This should work. Just to clarify, Is this a pvc or real paint? Pvc is okay but real paint models, you gotta be extra careful.

Also if it's any kind of enamel, it may take away some shine. Ask me any questions if you have.
BTW, I don't see the stains you're talking about

9 months ago (9 months ago)Eddieteetree

rathianspike (9 months ago) #1067346I just picked up this Clare from the Internet a few days ago, came in the original box, but he problem is that from the moment I opened it, it smelled like Cigarette smoke. I proceeded to take this over to a friend of mine who also collects figurines and we came to the conclusion that the figure might have been stained with tobacco smoke. Any ideas on removing the stains? I attached pictures or my figure on top, and pictures i have borrowed for comparison from elsewhere on this site.
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Gosh mate as no-ones answered I will just say that sounds like a VERY bad idea. I was just warned about even having them in my bathroom due to the steam/condensation effecting the paint so imagine what that might do! Why not re-sell it and buy another. If you are honest about the situation then another smoking *cough*cough*hack* figure collector might buy. It but be a problem because lots of times I've seen 'from a smoke free home' in an add for figures! Ism it the face that's stained? Doesn't look bad to me. However if you still want to there's a thread here titled 'Wash your figures' which may help! Good Luck!!!





borrowed:
image of normal clare

9 months agoEddieteetree

piratepapillon (10 months ago) #1050148Unless you have an air proof case that sounds like a bad idea. The heat is already iffy but the humidity could be especially bad and cause problems like leaning. No figures in the bathroom but I keep some rubber ducks and they all have the stickyness from the paint so I'm pretty sure figure pvc in the same environment might also leak chemicals and become sticky.

Thanks pirate Took them out!!!! bummer as they looked really good and you could see them from the bath/shower <_<

9 months agorathianspike

I just picked up this Clare from the Internet a few days ago, came in the original box, but he problem is that from the moment I opened it, it smelled like Cigarette smoke. I proceeded to take this over to a friend of mine who also collects figurines and we came to the conclusion that the figure might have been stained with tobacco smoke. Any ideas on removing the stains? I attached pictures or my figure on top, and pictures i have borrowed for comparison from elsewhere on this site.

i've been researching various methods on the internet, and one suggested i soak in vinegar overnight then coat in baking soda and scrub the stain out, but i feel this might strip the paint off.

Any thoughts?



borrowed:
image of normal clare

10 months agopiratepapillon

Eddieteetree (10 months ago) #1050092Anyone have their figures in a shower/bathroom? Have you noticed any problems. It doesn't seem like it would be too hot but I wonder if the steam will effect the paint?
Unless you have an air proof case that sounds like a bad idea. The heat is already iffy but the humidity could be especially bad and cause problems like leaning. No figures in the bathroom but I keep some rubber ducks and they all have the stickyness from the paint so I'm pretty sure figure pvc in the same environment might also leak chemicals and become sticky.

10 months agoEddieteetree

Anyone have their figures in a shower/bathroom? Have you noticed any problems. It doesn't seem like it would be too hot but I wonder if the steam will effect the paint?