O-Ring and Thumb Repair | Fix Your GI Joe RAH

O-Ring and Thumb Repair | Fix Your GI Joe RAH - Zap

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5 жыл бұрын

When your figure goes to pieces. Step by step repair by replacing the O-ring and checking a T-hook on this 35+ year old GI Joe RAH action figure.
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This figure also has the common problem of a broken thumb. I show you my process of rebuilding a thumb (starting at 5:15) from easy to find materials and tools to have him looking good as new.
Brush size used in this episode is a #5.
Total filing and shaping time for the thumb was about 20 minutes.
A full list of supplies is given in the video.
O-Ring and T-hooks on eBay: ebay.to/2TegJ2f
Needle File Set on eBay: ebay.to/2HtBXYm
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Пікірлер: 44

@keepitrealandtoasty 3 жыл бұрын

There is so much Joy in restoring a figure.

@walterwright8454 6 ай бұрын

Flippin awesome, dude!!!

@ToyTinkerTim 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!!👍

@swesleyharris 3 жыл бұрын

Great job on that thumb repair 👍

@campbellrule5728 5 ай бұрын

Great work 🎉& awesome video mate

@jamespero6803 5 жыл бұрын

Straight arm zap!!! Expensive figure if the thumbs arent broke.. Just need the double handle bazooka

@vhartin2011 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Thanks for this. 👍🏻

@gunnersmate7482 5 жыл бұрын

Great restoration and repair. I always look forward to your videos

@ToyTinkerTim 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, I appreciate it!

@99problemstoysaint1 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! Looks great

@gregmcdonald3361 5 жыл бұрын

Ty. Very inspiring

@mightyachilles1 4 жыл бұрын

nice work!

@robertothomas8297 3 ай бұрын

I use the exact same paint

@nyfunny07 5 жыл бұрын

Great vide! Have 4 arms that I need to fix, this video helps.

@ToyTinkerTim 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I hope it does help. Be sure to check the follow up video to this one where the hold is tested. Some good tips there.

@hondorockz 5 жыл бұрын

Just checked out your video, I look forward for more restorations on retro figures, thank you Sir

@ToyTinkerTim 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and I hope you find the info helps!

@hondorockz 5 жыл бұрын

@@ToyTinkerTim yes very informative, keep it up pal, I'm just now hitting the subscribe button, thank you Tim!

@ToyTinkerTim 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate it ✌️

@hondorockz 5 жыл бұрын

@@ToyTinkerTim you bet!

@athos1029 6 ай бұрын

Bread bag clips work better for working the figure apart and the don’t hurt the plastic.

@antoniocruz5596 2 жыл бұрын

I have often thought of creating a complete replacement hand for these joes. Something cast from a type of rubberized material like the vintage Star Wars figures. Possibly something made from a durable silicone. They could be attached at the wrist. And could be a generic color that would accept paint.

@ToyTinkerTim 2 жыл бұрын

Try it and see, you'll never know unless you do

@RocketPunchHero1 3 жыл бұрын

Man... 35 years old and it still has tight joints. Can't say that about most 35 years olds today. ;)

@jasonholmes3593 3 жыл бұрын

Great job on a very fragile figure

@GhostGL 4 жыл бұрын

I seen the title and thought thumb repair how's he gonna do that? Never thought of trying that to replace a thumb. I actually got a Snake Eyes with a broken thumb.

@scottbeater-man3714 5 ай бұрын

Any tips on how to repair bent thumbs that don't grip guns anymore?

@ToyTinkerTim 5 ай бұрын

ugh, sounds tricky. The plastic on these figures' hands has not aged well. I believe most are 'shrinking' so the grip gets smaller in the hands, which leads to the broken thumbs when guns try to get put back in their hands. I've also seen it where figures were stored with their weapon in hand and it breaks taking it out. I'd be afraid to heat it much to relax the plastic material. If I were to try, I suppose I might try dipping the hand in very warm water and see if that helps. But only do it if you're also willing to risk the dreaded broken thumb. 😖

@superpowerbomb Жыл бұрын

What size o ring please? I've seen guys using 2 different sizes. Great repair job!

@ToyTinkerTim Жыл бұрын

It's a good question and I've seen a big discussion. There's a 15mm 'O' ring that's thicker and really creates a snug fit on limbs and great for posing. The other side of it is that it's snug fit could stress plastic parts on the vintage figures. The crotch pieces break out, or pulling the metal bars on joints weaking the material. The thinner 'O' ring, 9/16" is a looser fit in the limbs, less risk of material strain on these vintage figures. I've used both, because the thicker 'O' ring on some has seemed to be putting pressure against the waist piece. So, I use both, I guess it's a anwer but not exactly a "one or the other" anser. Thanks for checking out my episode Matty!

@k.lalramngaizuala629 4 жыл бұрын

I want to repaint my joes but i still play with them so can help me which paint will last?

@jdswenson Жыл бұрын

wow, fantastic job on the thumb!! i know lots of joes have broken crotches, i bet you can do the same thing with that, correct?

@davidandrews5215 2 жыл бұрын

howdy I got a question I am try to repaint Sgt. Slaughter and Storm Shadow hands ? Where did you buy your paint at may I ask ?

@ToyTinkerTim 2 жыл бұрын

Hi David, I've picked up my paints at craft stores (that's what I have access to in my area). You could start there unless you have a more specialized store in your area. Good luck and thanks for watching!

@JohnPrepuce 5 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to have him hold any weapons with the repaired thumb?

@ToyTinkerTim 5 жыл бұрын

Great question! I just uploaded a short video going through this.

@tactlessbeast6737 3 жыл бұрын

Would testors model paints be okay or do you need acrylic? What is best?

@ToyTinkerTim 3 жыл бұрын

I use acrylic paints because of the ease to mix the colors to match whatever it is I'm repairing (economical and flexible). Putting on a top coat of sealer (either with a matte finish or glossy), that protects it. Acrylics also are more forgiving in removal if I make a mistake. I'm sure it comes down to preferences between the two, but that's why I use acrylic paint versus oil based enamel paint.