Can anybody help me learn how to fix this figure/statue?
Recently received from buyee, bought it in broken condition since it was so heavily discounted. If anyone could help, it would be very much appreciated! I was thinking tamiya super glue haha
Posted Sep 2, 2021, 2:01 AM UTC
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It looks like a resin statue? You could use a Cyanoacrylate (super) glue, I prefer uv but gorilla brand would work too. Be careful getting it in the seam. Maybe get the gel version and use a wire or toothpick. I think personally I'd use a 2 part 5 min epoxy and after mixing it put some in the using a wire or toothpick. Don't use too much and then hold it together for 5+ min until it holds.
You'll have to mix some brown paint to touch up the seam. An airbrush would be best or fine detail brush but if you're really not comfortable painting and there isn't too much than needs coloring you could always use a art permanent marker with a brush tip, you might be able to get a shade that is close enough you won't noticed it without looking hard. You can get the brush tip markers from art & craft supply stores.
Those are all super helpful suggestions thank you!
If the tail is completely broken off and removable but the break is tight when you put it together then regular super glue should work fine just applying it then putting the tail back in and holding it firm. Though if you're unsure you can fit it for correctly right away I'd still go with the 5 min epoxy, it's stronger and you have more time to make sure your fit it good.
There are definitely spots where I think I could use super glue, but the broken parts I'll look into an epoxy! :)))