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07-08-2020, 05:11 PM
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Kiss my shiny metal arse!
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Midgard. Better than Assgard
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Originally Posted by ukshaun
Up until now i have been lucky when it comes to pieces not leaning.
Today i spotted 1mm gap under Elektra's rear foot that was not their before.
Elektra has stood in the same place for 1 year on a level surface.
I wonder if the lean will grow worse?
Should i act now before it can get worse?
I could Araldite the rear foot (down) in place. That would make the piece impossible to rebox in the future.
Really Sideshow should have pegged both boots, and not just the front boot.
The UK has had an abnormally hot few months. Maybe that is the cause?
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The Elektra statue is a great piece. I have it myself. But it is truly a balancing act that requires a stable base and surface. I have noticed that the foam pads underneath play a big part on how level this piece sits and over time can cause an imbalance and/or lean. I would recommend checking your pads and see if adding something underneath to the leaning corner may help your issue. Good luck!
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07-08-2020, 05:20 PM
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#782
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Hercules
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: UK
Posts: 14,452
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Indomitus
The Elektra statue is a great piece. I have it myself. But it is truly a balancing act that requires a stable base and surface. I have noticed that the foam pads underneath play a big part on how level this piece sits and over time can cause an imbalance and/or lean. I would recommend checking your pads and see if adding something underneath to the leaning corner may help your issue. Good luck!
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I have a feeling 1mm to 2mm could become 3mm, 4mm upwards.
I think i am going to stick the rear foot down so that that gap cannot grow larger.
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07-11-2020, 11:19 PM
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#783
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Hercules
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: almost homeless no money left
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This one turned out really good. I didn't po due to space. But congrats to those that has it. Amazing art by one of the best artist!
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07-12-2020, 07:11 AM
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#784
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Moderator
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: San Diego
Posts: 10,350
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ukshaun
Up until now i have been lucky when it comes to pieces not leaning.
Today i spotted 1mm - 2mm gap under Elektra's rear foot that was not their before.
Elektra has stood in the same place for 1 year on a level surface.
I wonder if the lean will grow worse?
Should i act now before it can get worse?
I could Araldite the rear foot (down) in place. That would make the piece impossible to rebox in the future.
Really Sideshow should have pegged both boots, and not just the front boot.
The UK has had an abnormally hot few months. Maybe that is the cause?
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I have the exact same issue with mine. I just added some quakehold museum putty under the foot and stuck it down to the base.
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07-12-2020, 07:52 AM
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Hercules
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: UK
Posts: 14,452
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Originally Posted by SDguy
I have the exact same issue with mine. I just added some quakehold museum putty under the foot and stuck it down to the base.
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I just ordered some quakehold museum putty from Amazon. I'll give that ago and see how it lasts.
If it fails, then rapid set Araldite is probably the only answer.
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07-12-2020, 09:49 AM
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#786
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: San Diego
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ukshaun
I just ordered some quakehold museum putty from Amazon. I'll give that ago and see how it lasts.
If it fails, then rapid set Araldite is probably the only answer.
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I was in contact with SS about it. They agreed to let me send it back if the putty doesn't work, even outside the warranty period. The putty is working great though. If you really want to be a perfectionist, you can even brush on a little paint on the putty to color match the area better.
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07-12-2020, 10:02 AM
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Hercules
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: UK
Posts: 14,452
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Originally Posted by SDguy
I was in contact with SS about it. They agreed to let me send it back if the putty doesn't work, even outside the warranty period. The putty is working great though. If you really want to be a perfectionist, you can even brush on a little paint on the putty to color match the area better.
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That's an idea. One thing is for sure, sending Elektra back isn't an option, as i bet they all have the same issue. If 1mm of putty can stop the problem progressing, then that will do fine.
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07-12-2020, 10:29 AM
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#788
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: San Diego
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ukshaun
That's an idea. One thing is for sure, sending Elektra back isn't an option, as i bet they all have the same issue. If 1mm of putty can stop the problem progressing, then that will do fine.
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Oh, just to clarify, sending it back meant for a refund, not a replacement, as there are none available, of course.
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07-12-2020, 06:16 PM
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Hercules
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: UK
Posts: 14,452
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Originally Posted by SDguy
Oh, just to clarify, sending it back meant for a refund, not a replacement, as there are none available, of course.
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That would make one available 
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07-12-2020, 07:43 PM
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#790
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: San Diego
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Originally Posted by ukshaun
That would make one available |
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