by Chupacabra Convoy » Mon Aug 16, 2010 8:51 am
- Motto: "Wait, we're supposed to save all humans? Are you sure?"
- Weapon: Energo-Sword
Well there are several methods/Techniques.
Tools: On Amazon.com I ordered a watch pin removal kit, which helped a lot with removing the pins that aren't stuck in that hard. Pilers are a must, as is a hammer and a strong enough pin to pound in.
Methods:
1: First off, if you don't already know, make sure that the side you're pounding on is the side without teeth digging into the plastic. This is important as it holds the pin to the plastic, and if you hammering out from the teeth are closest to then you'll be dragging the teeth all along the plastic. Not only will it be a royal pain, but it may loosen up the hole for the pin.
2: Some say that putting the plastic figure itself in boiling plastic makes the pin come out easier. However, I find this method doesn't work all that well, especially for the longer pins.
3: This method is what I find to be the best with troublesome pins, and that is heating the pin up. It warms up the plastic, which allows the pin to come out easily. You can use a smoldering iron to warm up the pin. However, be sure not to touch the plastic itself with the iron.
Formerly Nova-Ting Ranger (That's right, I'm back! And in Pog form!)