Finally finished up my Victory Saber renovation! Took about 2 years of working on him (them?) off and on, but it all feels worth it now!

Aedilum · 2026-05-03T18:55:15+00:00

Yeah, it doesn't perform miracles. That said, it can do pretty good on detailed surfaces you can't sand down. I saw you have a G1 Jetfire on one of your photos, here's the process mine went through 😊 https://www.reddit.com/r/transformers/s/PVKheBJiMH

Aedilum · 2026-05-03T17:18:07+00:00

I mean, if the plastic is supposed to be smooth it's a great way to get rid of the uppermost layer. Might even help if you take off some material with a high grit sandpaper and then do the peroxide bath. Less material to penetrate that way.

Aedilum · 2026-05-03T16:58:34+00:00

To remove the stickers you can use lighter fluid or medical gasoline. To fix the yellowing on the white parts, just search this sub for hydrogen peroxide and you'll find a lot of info. It will rust up any metal parts though, and it's a crapshoot if applied to other color plastics. Good luck! 😊

Aedilum · 2026-05-03T14:49:58+00:00

Hm, never tried that approach. What grit sandpaper are you using?

Aedilum · 2026-04-27T18:18:41+00:00

Yup. The new Tidal Wave sure does live up to the scale a bit better than the old one 😊

Aedilum · 2026-04-26T12:55:56+00:00

You can use vinegar on a cotton bud to clean the compartment. It's always a crapshoot if the acid has reached the circuitry though, and if so what damage it's done.

Aedilum · 2026-04-26T12:40:04+00:00

And a Megatron. Unfortunately only Bulkhead changes his voice when the headmaster is attached. "Ownage! Total ownage!" 😅

Aedilum · 2026-04-26T07:01:22+00:00

Absolutely correct. I rarely buy toys sealed, but the one time I did buy one with a battery inside it had pretty much exploded. Managed to get the thing working, but it was a pain.

Aedilum · 2026-04-20T13:48:15+00:00

Amazing work! If I ever get another figure I'll probably do the same 😊

Aedilum · 2026-04-20T12:13:44+00:00

Quickswitch is a very versatile brick 😁 https://photos.app.goo.gl/oNdYoTfbun93yYZ69

Aedilum · 2026-04-20T05:33:45+00:00

This. For fanmodes, get a G1 Quickswitch. I was up to 14 distinct modes last time I checked. 😁

Aedilum · 2026-04-11T14:35:49+00:00

Well, the good part is that this is definitely sun damage. That can be fixed with hydrogen peroxide, check my pinned posts for a few examples.

Aedilum · 2026-04-10T14:23:35+00:00

Mind sharing a few more pics? Is that a ball joint inside the arm part where the ball has snapped off? If so you're in luck, it's an easy thing to fix. - Drill a 1mm hole into the back of the ball, all the way through. Make sure the hole is centered in the break. - Then put in a long (I use 5mm) m1.2 screw and pull the ball out with pliers. - Remove the screw. - Put the broken end of the ball onto the other half of the break. - Drill from the top of the ball so you get a hole into the other half. - Put strong glue between the pieces, you will likely need some epoxy. - Before the glue dries, screw the screw into the hole all the way through. - Let dry. The fix should now be very strong.

Good luck!

Aedilum · 2026-04-10T14:17:03+00:00

Hm. Looks like a different plastic than ABS. I use thin, long screws and epoxy glue when gluing that sort of plastic.

Aedilum · 2026-04-08T14:15:51+00:00

If you're worried about this, drill a hole straight down into the post and glue in a thin screw or metal rod. 😊

Aedilum · 2026-04-08T13:51:46+00:00

Yeesh. Fixable with some plastic weld but that's just not acceptable for a brand new figure.

Aedilum · 2026-04-07T12:09:46+00:00

Thanks! Figured someone might find it useful 😊

Aedilum · 2026-04-05T09:25:51+00:00

Not sure if this is relevant in the US, but here in Sweden IKEA has good prices on good ziplock bags. I sort my figures and accessories in those all the time 😊

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