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Post by popatachi on Dec 7, 2014 1:03:57 GMT
Tested out this method for VF battloid head swap. I used 17 x 1" brad nail cut to 1/4" length including the head of the nail. I sanded down the neck of the head and glued the nail to it. Then I drilled a hole into the body to accept the nail. Overall, it looks really good! I have to test the other heads (1J, 1S, and 1R), but so far, it looks okay. My next test will be using a pin from a paperclip.     |
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Post by popatachi on Dec 7, 2014 3:54:34 GMT
Found some paper clips and the right size bit. Here are the two in comparison. While they will both work, the nail method is a little more work, but more sturdy. The head doesn't wiggle around. The paperclip is easier to do, but it is a little more wiggly. Ultimately, I believe these two will work. Just preference and the time you want to spend.    "Hey, bob." "Hey, bob." |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2014 15:38:10 GMT
Tested out this method for VF battloid head swap. I used 17 x 1" brad nail cut to 1/4" length including the head of the nail. I sanded down the neck of the head and glued the nail to it. Then I drilled a hole into the body to accept the nail. Overall, it looks really good! I have to test the other heads (1J, 1S, and 1R), but so far, it looks okay. My next test will be using a pin from a paperclip. the issue I forsee, is damage to the head lasers from placing in and taking out the heads, and if the fitting is loose, then there is the problem of losing heads. |
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Post by pliskinaj on Dec 9, 2014 2:13:27 GMT
If you manage to grind the nail so it has a flush end you might be able to glue a magnet on the bottom of the well so you minimise the odds of losing heads. I say grind the end of the nail because the flusher the surface to the magnet the stronger the bond.
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Post by popatachi on Dec 9, 2014 2:27:45 GMT
Damage to the heads is about the same as with any of the other bits on these models. I'm not too worried about it. And losing bits will always be a problem. The rod is long enough that on its side, the head still stays put. I opted for this method so that I didn't have to magnets, but it's a good thought.
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Post by robotek19 on Dec 10, 2014 22:38:48 GMT
Really good idea. I think this might work better than magnets for the heads cause they are so teenie. I will likely try with paper clips tho. Not sure why I didn't think of it myself seeing as how I pin things with paper clips all the time. good call  |
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Post by Edsel on Dec 11, 2014 0:33:35 GMT
It is a good idea and a lot cheaper than magnets.
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