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    Dec 31, 2011 - MageeFX Alien 8th Passenger Latex and foam repair advice? #1
    My MageeFX Alien had some problems right out of his studio. The bottom of the taill that attaches to the rear end of the Alien's body already ripped open a little bit and exposes yellow foam. MageeFX makes these Aliens out of latex and foam. Having said that i am left with repairing the problem area on my own. The pictures clearly show the areas that needs repaired. What are my best options on repairing it? I am very comprehensive on taking direction so please let me know a list of supplies i can buy to patch up the problem areas. Has always thanks for all your support and wisdom. Has for the outter tail that aligns with the back and spine it's perfect. Just under the tail that connects to the rear end of the tail has the problem area that needs repaired.


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    Dec 31, 2011 - Re: MageeFX Alien 8th Passenger Latex and foam repair advice? #2
    get latex and cheese cloth and brand name GOOP adhesive. The Goop is in a purple package/tube that you can find at walmart in with their fabric and crafts stuff. Use that to glue exposed foam to exposed foam. you might have to pin it get it to stay or just hold it. The Goop sets up pretty quick. PM me if you need to thin the goop down to get it in there. Trade secret.lol after that stipple some latex with a brush around the areas that need need seamed back together. While the latex is still wet apply cheese cloth "patch" over area and apply more latex. Also quick you will want to tint your latex black if it isnt already. Allow latex to just about dry and apply more to blend patch into existing texture and get rid of any cheese cloth texture that might be showing. After that just touch up the paint job. Make sure to use a flexible binder for the paint (latex will work if you dont have another prefered medium). You will need to mix in about a 50/50 ratio. Hope this helps.
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    Dec 31, 2011 - Re: MageeFX Alien 8th Passenger Latex and foam repair advice? #3
    If you don΄t have that one killer trade secret about thinning Goop, this thread might help, too Toluene or Xylene to thin GOOP? - Page 2 - RC Groups

    It΄s a shame that MageeFX leave repair jobs that are apparently necessary because of inadequate craftsmanship to their customers

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    Dec 31, 2011 - Re: MageeFX Alien 8th Passenger Latex and foam repair advice? #4
    Patrick MageeFX of MageeFX sold it to me and he won't reply back or return my phone calls for some time now. I must say MageeFX after-sales support sucks world class ass! The area in need of repair is non load bearing. It does not support the weight of the tail or move. For what MageeFX charges for a none licensed product he should of at least made the main body and tail out of silicone aside from the head and mouth that are made and look perfect. I will go out and buy the suppy list you all posted and I want to thank you for your time and wisdom.
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