👉🏼 🔓how to fix locked joints on an action figure скачать в хорошем качестве

👉🏼 🔓how to fix locked joints on an action figure

Fixing an action figure's joints with hot water works differently depending on whether they are too stiff or too loose. The basic principle is to use heat to make the plastic pliable, followed by cooling to set the new position. For stiff joints This process softens the plastic temporarily, allowing you to loosen a frozen joint without forcing or breaking it. What you'll need Action figure with a stiff joint A microwave-safe mug or bowl Water Tongs (optional, but recommended) Ice water (optional) How to do it Heat the water. Fill your mug or bowl with water and heat it in the microwave until it is boiling hot. Alternatively, you can use a kettle. Submerge the joint. Carefully place the section of the action figure with the stiff joint into the hot water. The water should be hot enough to make the plastic feel "gummy" or pliable. Wait for 30–60 seconds. Allow the figure to soak for about 30 seconds to a minute, or until the plastic feels noticeably softer. Work the joint. Use tongs to remove the figure from the hot water. Slowly and gently begin to move the stiff joint back and forth. You may need to put it back in the water for a few seconds if it stiffens up too quickly. Cool it down. Once the joint is moving freely, you can run it under cold water or dip it in ice water to lock it in its new, more flexible state. For loose joints This method works by using heat to reshape a joint and cold to shrink it back into a tighter fit. What you'll need Action figure with a loose joint Boiling water Ice water Tongs How to do it Prepare the water. Bring a kettle or pot of water to a boil. Separately, prepare a bowl of ice water. Heat the figure. Submerge the loose joint in the boiling water for 20–30 seconds. The plastic will become pliable. Hold the position. Immediately after removing the figure from the hot water, hold the loose joint in a desired, firm position. Cool rapidly. While holding the joint, quickly submerge the area into the bowl of ice water. This sudden and rapid cooling should cause the plastic to shrink and tighten around the joint's peg. Test the joint. Test the joint's stiffness. If it is still too loose, you may need to repeat the process. Important safety tips Do not force it: If a joint is not loosening, do not try to force it, as you can risk breaking the figure. Re-immerse it in hot water instead. Wear protection: Always use caution when working with boiling water. Tongs are a great way to handle the figure without burning your fingers. Avoid paint damage: Be aware that heating and cooling can occasionally damage paint apps, though this is rare on modern, factory-painted figures. Avoid the boil and pop method for loose joints: The "boil and pop" method is designed to disassemble a figure by removing the joint entirely. For a simple tightening, you only need to heat and cool the figure with the joint intact.