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Hi guys,

So i brought this model. I found that it comes in 3 pieces, the body and the two arms (cut off at the elbow).

its also a metal figure, so as you can imagine that the right arm (the one with the huge magic bolt) is pretty heavy and i'm having trouble glueing it.

I've tried straigh up super glue. super glue and GS. Magnets. Magnets and glue. and as of 5 minutes ago, magnets, glue and greenstuff. Needless to say, i'm afraid to breathe near it.

Any other alternative methods i could explore trying to attach it? Oh, and i tried pinning it, but it's metal and doesn't drill well...

appreciate all help!
Zambro

You'll need a new, sharp bit to drill metal. It does look like it'll need pinning. Once you have a pin in there, superglue and an accelerator are probably the way to go. Be aware that most accelerators cause an exothermic reaction - it gets REALLY hot when curing. Avoid having superglue on your fingers when spraying accelerator. Burns are not fun.

It's metal, pinning sux...we know that but it's the best way to do it. as far as an accelerator, you may or may not need it. Depending on how long your pin is able to be and how much you are able to drill before your fingers go numb. But i lillte bit of saliva can act as a accelerator if need be (just make sure you put the saliva on first and dont go around licking supper glue).

Try not to use an accelerator if you can get away with it. It leaves weaker, more crystalized glue over the long run.

Pin the joint, apply super glue to each side of the joint, and then put the tiniest amount of greenstuff (paper thin) between the two pieces as you join them (you can make tiny little balls that should flatten out as you press it together). This should result in the strongest bond. Sand/file down any excess coming out after it dries.

You will probably need to set aside something to hold the model together as it sets.

Yep, pinning and superglue. The joint is actually pretty good on most GZ figures which I have had. When drilling into metal, make sure you remove any buildup on the cutting edge of the bit...you may also find a bit of wax helps too, to keep metal from building up on the cutting edge of the drill bit.

Once pinned, you shouldnt have to worry much about the part coming off again.

What do you suggest i use to pin it? tool wise.

The drill bits i dont seem to work well. The hardly drill into the metal and when i apply alot of pressure they slide away from the point i'm trying to put a hole in.

A regular set of wire gauge drill bits in a pin vise will work fine. Dremel make a set that is easy to find, though chances are you already have some from the sounds of things.

You shouldn't need much pressure either, let the tool do the drilling. Look at the bit to make sure it has a good edge at the tip and there isnt any metal, glue or plastic built up on it.

Personally when I'm pinning metal, I just start the hole using a pin vise by hand to get the position right and then throw the drill bit in to a drill to get it deeper. If you're patient you can do the entire hole by hand using the pin vise... I'm not patient

I apply superglue and hold the pieces together for a quarter hour.

Kinda silly like that.

I would pin the crap out of it. A good drill bit is a must, although the tools counter at some stores will sharpen dull ones for you. (I get mine done at True Value.) If I was supergluing something that unwieldy, I would pin the bejeezus out of it, like, I would run the rod from his shoulder all the way down the length of the arm to the end of the magic bolt. To make it easy, (in cases like this) I've just drilled straight on through, glued the pin and pieces together, and then used green stuff to patch over the holes on either side of the pin. I also use bluetack, rubber bands, or rubber tipped clamps to hold the pieces in place. (Or all three, because anything worth doing is worth overdoing!)