G.I. Joe Repair Tips: Loose & Broken Knees

Tools used: wire cutters, #0 or #1 phillips-head screwdriver, fine tip kit paint brush and drill (or Dremel) with small woodcraft bit.
In the video I use Krylon Clear/Glossy varnish (which goes on thick). But any paint that dries glossy can be used!
Check out the behind-the-scenes photos on my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/FormBX257/295471453806030

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• knees

[MIRANDA753]

theres actually a better way kevin, put a small tiny dab of super glue on the side of the leg with the peg and place the other part of the leg back on and wait a second or two and bend the leg little by little not letting it dry completely together, ive done it this way and it works great and cant notice the repair, it also works for arms

[formbx257]

@MIRANDA753 Great tip! I've only used the glue method for arms (since they can't be taken apart). I will try using it on knees.

[TheSalt619]

i used a heated nail to fix thigh insert, then clipped the nail for the knee plugs, the figure stood up well

[formbx257]

@TheSalt619 Great tip! I think a tiny brass picture frame nail would be perfect for this. Thats the same kind of nail I use to help repair HISS tank cannons.

[HydromanVWC]

@MIRANDA753

Exactly what I do a little dab will do yeah!

[mrstephane2002]

I did this befor with a nija toy not a GI JOE toy i just take out the lose or lost one and put a pen or a woodchip

[kgtrains]

always wear safety gear, amen!

[r5n]

Very useful!

[MIRANDA753]

@formbx257 anytime kevin, keep up the great work

[harro123]

Hey Kevin, while I love your die with sand paper, my wife has a toenail buffer that is really thin. Not sure if it is abrasive enough but just thought I would mention the toenail buffers it for hard to reach sand jobs.

[mk1212wq]

Good tips! Very usefull!

[crod1994]

Thank you so much for making videos. I always look forward to your weekly videos. The reason being that they are informative and a great way to learn about the history of characters, the hobby, and the toys. Also being a younger fan of GI Joe its great to be informed so that one day the history can be passed on.