G1 Fixing neck damage questions

Uftaki

Uftaki

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Heya, everyone. I have a Sea Breeze who unfortunately got a bit damaged, and I'm looking for suggestions on how to go about repairing her. I was cutting the glue around her neck to open her up to get the rusted weight out... only the glue was a bit too thick along the neck seam, and parts of the plastic tore as I was trying to wiggle the head off. I probably accidentally cut into the neck a bit, too, at a few points. c_c;; (this happened a while back, so I can't exactly remember. Poor girl's been sitting there waiting for me to fix her for too long a time, now).

Anyway. I've looked at the MLP Restoration Project site, and saw that apoxie sculpt can be used to repair damage like this to ponies. Would it work on the neck joint, though? Or would it set too stiff, and thus make it harder to put the head back on? Are there other alternatives possible? If I do end up using apoxie sculpt, can you mix just a little at a time (just what you need), or do you have to use the whole tub/whatever it comes in at once?

Any and all suggestions/tips/hints would be very welcome.

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I have no idea if it would work well here, but you can definitely mix just what you need with apoxie sculpt (and you probably need a little bit less than you think you do, lol I ended up with way too much mixed up)
 
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1) Apoxie sculpt usually come in two containers (part a and part b) and you can use as much as you need.

2) For damage like that, a quick and super easy fix. Puffy paint. I’ve used it to fix horns, wings that have oddly torn at the seams and on necks. You need to build it up and dry between layers but it stays flexible and seals well.
 
Skybreeze said:
1) Apoxie sculpt usually come in two containers (part a and part b) and you can use as much as you need.

2) For damage like that, a quick and super easy fix. Puffy paint. I’ve used it to fix horns, wings that have oddly torn at the seams and on necks. You need to build it up and dry between layers but it stays flexible and seals well.
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1) Good to know that you can only use as much as you need. I don't have to worry about potentially wasting any, then. Thanks! :)

2) Oooh... that's something I never would have considered! And that sounds like something super easy to find and to apply! :D Is there any specific brand you'd recommend, or would any puffy paint work? I'm guessing you'd work at the neck seam mostly from the inside (and maybe a thin layer outside).
 
Uftaki said:
1) Good to know that you can only use as much as you need. I don't have to worry about potentially wasting any, then. Thanks! :)

2) Oooh... that's something I never would have considered! And that sounds like something super easy to find and to apply! :D Is there any specific brand you'd recommend, or would any puffy paint work? I'm guessing you'd work at the neck seam mostly from the inside (and maybe a thin layer outside).
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When I’m back home tomorrow I will take pictures and send them to you. But if I recall correctly I used the “tulip” brand (it’s just white) and yes, I did it on the inside and then did a small thinner layer on outter side.
 
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Uftaki said:
Much appreciated! Thank you! :smile:
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I’m so dumb, I completely forgot to post pictures for you!! I’m so sorry!

Anyways here’s pictures of Waverunner who had a complete split in her wing at the back and a hole in the front. (Sadly the paint colour I used did dry to match so I still have to fix that.) But this is the puffy tulip paint that I used to fix it. I can’t find the sea pony whose neck I fixed...but it does work on neck repair too.
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Uftaki said:
No worries! There was no rush on this (poor Sea Breeze has been waiting long enough so far. ^.^; )

Thanks for the photos! It looks like that'll do the trick. I'll see if I can find the Tulip paint. Michael's should have it, right?
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Yes, it's usually with the t-shirt/ty-die sections, but you should be able to ask an employee.

Remember back in the early 90's and it was the thing to make your own shirts with the puffy paints & t-shirt transfers? I think that's why it's in that section usually, but I have seen them with paints too.
 
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I recently repaired a neck and also a split mane using a polyurethane glue. Worked like a treat.
 
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This is the glue I've used for broken necks and mane splits.
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Uftaki said:
Oooh. That looks neat, @Mich - if the puffy paint isn't working, for whatever reasons, I'll check that out. Can never have too many different types of glue! (lol)
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My dad says the same thing... plus ‘there’s a correct glue for everything, you just need to look’.
 
I like your dad's theory @Tak :)

@Skybreeze do you think the puffy paint might work to fill holes in ponies? Be interesting because you could colour match (maybe) instead of painting. Just thinking about poor Swinger's damaged butt.
 
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Mich said:
I like your dad's theory @Tak :)

@Skybreeze do you think the puffy paint might work to fill holes in ponies? Be interesting because you could colour match (maybe) instead of painting. Just thinking about poor Swinger's damaged butt.
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Yep. That’s what I used to repair the gaping hole in WaveRunner’s wing.
 
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How strong is the puffy paint when it’s dry? Is it soft or does it feel like a pony does?
I’m wondering because I’m still figuring out how to fix that gaping hole on the back of my custom-fixed-recustom pony and I can’t tell if it’s too big to try it with (the thread post to show the size of the hole).
I’m just thinking what if I made some sorta structural bridge across it with my 3D pen and put puffy paint over it... I wouldn’t want the puffy paint to stand out too much if it doesn’t dry a similar texture. She’s kinda hard from what she went through but still light enough to feel like a normal pony
 
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@StormMaeker honestly, it's kinda difficult for me to say for sure as I repaired behind the back park of the wing so it's a difficult spot for me to get a good feeling of textural difference. I also painted on with an acrylic paint that tends to be a bit sticky. It's still not a vinyl medium so it will have a different texture from the pony it's self. This has held up well as I have moved and squeezed the body and wing a lot to ensure a good hold. I also let it cure over several days with a toothpick to keep the right shape of the wing as it was torn where the wing meets the body so her wing was concaved into her body and mis shaped her rump.
Overall it was a great fix for Wave Runner and my weaponry I fixed a neck seal on. I haven't had issue with it not being strong enough.
 
I’m sure whatever I end up covering her back with will never be the same as her entire body but whatever’s strong enough would be fine at this point. A break in a wing or other places are probably a lot smaller than a hole like that in her back.

If it’s good enough for your wing, that’s great. Thanks for your reply, @Skybreeze! I’ve had no experience with puffy paint before so it’s nice to hear from experiences
 
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There was probably about a good 1/2 inch worth of a hole that I "filled" in the with puffy paint. To be completely honest I wasn't sure it would even work. I had some for an entirely different project and knew people use it to fix those squishy toys and figured why the heck not try on MLP. and it worked fine, took a few days but has held up great. I'd say give it a try.
 
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