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Creative => How-To => Topic started by: Richard on February 08, 2006, 15:23:43
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Hello, Sir Gareth ...
Thank you very much for your excellent instructions for Klicky restoration. After reading what you do to bring your Klickys back to "life," it's easy to understand why you have a 100% rating at eBay!
As you know, I am a Playmobil toy soldier enthusiast and there is nothing worse than a "slouching soldier" in the ranks. Thanks to your wonderful instructions for frame restoration, there should be no excuse now for any Playmobil toy soldier not standing properly at attention ... ;)
Sir Gareth, have you found a way to "cure" the yellowing of older white Playmobil figures and accessories? I have a lot of old Playmobil that has just yellowed with age and it would be great to be able to make them white again ... :)
You are correct about the "hans-on" method. Collectobart and Playmoliver met with Hans Beck just before he retired. And, Mr.Beck showed them the disassembly process that is now known as the Hans-on method. Personally, I still prefer the GW vise method (http://www.gardenwargaming.com/howto/02.html). I have NEVER broken nor damaged a single Klicky (in more than fifteen years) using this method! Making the "tool" is a bit of trouble, but I highly recommend it!
Thanks again for a very informative post!
All the best,
Richard
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Wow! That figure looks like new after his overhaul. Very impressive! 8-)
Thank you for sharing your tips, Garry! I'm sure this information will be invaluable to many people. I've certainly learnt a lot of new things from reading it. :yup:
I was removing the print from the torso of a klicky using silver polish ("Silvo") yesterday and I noticed afterwards what a great shine it leaves on the plastic. I haven't tried any of these other ones you've mentioned, but I will certainly look out for them.
After reading what you do to bring your Klickys back to "life," it's easy to understand why you have a 100% rating at eBay!
Took the words right out of my mouth, Richard! I was just about to say that too. ;)
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Sir Gareth, have you found a way to "cure" the yellowing of older white Playmobil figures and accessories? I have a lot of old Playmobil that has just yellowed with age and it would be great to be able to make them white again ... :)
Hi Richard.
The answer to that question is no not yet.
I have tried lot's of methods in the past to find a cure for this like leaving the parts in a soloution of bleech for a day all that did was leave the parts rough feeling. Ihave tried steredent (denture cleaning stuff) that didn't work and I have even used wet and dry sandpaper to try and remove the surface yellowing and that wasn't brilliant either.I haven't had a go at the paroxide method yet some say they results are Ok. The only thing I do know that works well is Plasticote white primer spray paint, I have used it on framed house parts and the hull of 3740 in the past.
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:wow: This is an excellent addition to this forum and a very valuable source of information so thank you very much for sharing it with us. I can really appreciate the time and effort you have put into this !!
Kindest Regards Tim :)9
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Hi Richard.
The answer to that question is no not yet.
Thanks, Garry ...
It really would be great to find a way to get the yellow out!
I appreciate your sharing what you've tried already. At least none of us will have to waste our time with those methods. If I do find something, I'll let you know immediately. And, please do the same.
Thanks again and all the best,
Richard
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Garry,
Thanks for sharing.
I am sure my Playmobil will become clean and polished over time.
I can think of a number of items with stray marks on them that I would be happy to remove.
Does this method remove the marker and and restoring the original white to the color pieces that have been markered?
Meg
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Thanks Garry - I enjoyed reading this. When I was small I used to use plasticene with my Playmo (adding cloaks, capes etc) and now I know just how to get this out of the mould lines of my ancient figures :D
The yellowing is an interesting one - the very same ancient figures have also an unusual looking 'tan' on their faces where they've yellowed slightly ... someone mentioned using denture cleaner somewhere, but I have to admit, I've not tried it!
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Thank you so much for all the time you spent posting this information! It is a great addition to the site!
Red
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This was very informative. I have spent numerous hours trying to clean up "dirty" figures from lots I have bought in the past. This method seems a lot better than the methods I have used in the past... plus it is nice to know there is something that easily removes print if you want to.
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Hi Garry - Thanks so much for wll the wonderful information in your post. Wow - now I know how to give my klickies their physicals! ;)
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Hello All :)
I felt this topic contained such usefull information that i decided it is going to be one of the first to be chosen as a 'sticky' which will remain at the top of the forum for easy reference. Please continue to share your feedback and ask Garry any questions in this new post :)9. Here is a link to Garry's wonderfull restoration guide http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=530.0 (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=530.0) .
Kindest Regards Tim :wave:
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Thanks Garry for posting all your renovation/cleaning info. Even though my methods are broadly similar, it's nice to know that I'm doing the right thing, plus you've given me one or two tips about things I wasn't doing.
I certainly agree with tim_w that this thread and the original you started on cleaning/restoration require/deserve a sticky.
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I felt this topic contained such usefull information that i decided it is going to be one of the first to be chosen as a 'sticky' which will remain at the top of the forum for easy reference.Kindest Regards Tim :wave:
Hello, Tim ...
I agree with Gordon, "I certainly agree with tim_w that this thread and the original you started on cleaning/restoration require/deserve a sticky."
I too think that the entire "thread" should be included with the "sticky," as it's quite possible that more good ideas and tips will be added over time and it might make it difficult for members in the future to access the additional information if the thread is split off from the original post!
If you agree, Tim, and you do restore the entire thread, then you would probably want to delete these last two posts from Gordon and me when you delete your own ... ;o)
Thanks and all the best,
Richard
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Hello Richard / All :)9
I have decided that the guide is best kept 'as is' because it contains all the information i feel is needed to sucsessfully restore klickie's :). I feel that different techniques suggested by other members are excellent additions to the subject but are best kept seperate. The link's between the two posts will be remaining a permanent feature so members can easilly find their way back and forth between the two posts without having to make this a 'sticky'. The only thing that will be removed from the guide after time will be my message making note of the change :).
If there are any more suggestions or ideas regarding the changes made please don't hesitate to contact me by PM as i don't want to wander too far off topic in this post :).
In the meantime please keep your feedback and alternate techniques coming in as they to are really appreciated.
Kindest Regards Tim :wave:
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Hello, Tim ...
Upon further reflection, I think that I may have misunderstood Gordon's post. I think that Gordon may be in complete agreement with your decision. And, after giving it all a bit more thought, I am also in complete agreement with your decision!
I also think that you are doing an excellent job as moderator and have given you a "kudo" to show my appreciation!
Thanks, Tim, for all the hard work and all of the time that you continue to give to PlaymoFriends.
All the best,
Richard
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Many thanks to Sir Gareth and others for the sticky on cleaning/restoring Klickies.
I've acquired quite a few Klickies in the past few weeks that need a brush up and a physical, and this thread plus the info on the Hans On method has given me the courage to skills to tackle any Klickie problem.
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Hello Martin
No problem, i am really glad you found it usefull. I knew Garry was on to something pretty big when he posted his guide so i decided to make it a sticky for future reference. It certainly is a very comprehensive guide, deserving its place at the top !!
Tim
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Hi all,
I want to say that there is an easy way to completely dissasemble klickies by getting the head off, once you have removed the head hair and beards, if present:
You must tie (single but thight knot) the klicky neck with a cable sheath (with or without wire inside) and then pull with one hand from the klicky, with the other from the cable. Cable sheaths are good in that they are difficult to break while pulling, and at the same time, are soft enough as to avoid damaging the klicky's face (I am not sure about ropes and harder threads). You can protect the face and neck's painting if worried by putting some paper between cable and head.
A problem can be if you are a child and do not have enough strenght, then perhaps you may ask an adult (for adults it will be too easy).
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Thanks for this new system. :) Next time I am doing some work on klickies I'll give it a try.
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Thanks Playmofire.
But I forgot a warning (may seem obvious for some of you):
Try to use useless cables; if not, wire may break and the cable will not be useful again in conducting electricity.
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Thanks so much to Sir Gareth for the wonderful sticky on klicky restoration and cleaning. (And also to Tim for making it a sticky.)
Lot's of great information and very thorough.
I do have another question so followed the link to this thread - which resulted in yet another question.
First, what about fixing loose heads which tend to turn way to easily? I'm hoping that the plastic that holds the head can be tightened in a similar manner as described for arms, but am curious if anyone has experience in doing so and has any tips. I have a bunch of klickies, both adults and children, that need help. Some are older but some are quite recent (Egyptians).
Which leads to my second question, in this thread someone mentioned the older plastic inner frames versus the newer ones. Made me wonder if one is better then the other? Obviously the frames for the new mystery figure is different but otherwise does it matter?
Thanks in advance for any input.