Pewter Franklin Mint Klingon D7 fix?

Hi guys, I have a Franklin Mint Klingon D7 with the typical primary hull break at the neck. I tried (stupidly) to solder the two together in vain, what is the best way to mend this?

Thought I would ask the experts before i mangle this thing further

My break looks just like this one on ebay, this is not mine:

The Franklin Mint Pewter Klingon Cruiser Space Ship Star Trek - used loose Broke | eBay

I would drill into both parts and insert a brass pin to reinforce it, and glue with epoxy.

robn1 said:

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I would drill into both parts and insert a brass pin to reinforce it, and glue with epoxy.

Thanks, i was thinking of the pin idea and and also thinking epoxy, but not in concert. Thanks! You think the pin is necessary even with a good epoxy?

I feel like such an idiot, there was a bend in the neck but no break, and i tried to straighten it without warming up the pewter first... stupid move.

22 Stars said:

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Thanks, i was thinking of the pin idea and and also thinking epoxy, but not in concert. Thanks! You think the pin is necessary even with a good epoxy?

I feel like such an idiot, there was a bend in the neck but no break, and i tried to straighten it without warming up the pewter first... stupid move.

Definitely use a pin. It provides strength to the joint that you won't get from any glue/epoxy.

Thanks for posting the fix, I have one in the same shape. It was broken nearly 20 years ago.

Pinning will give it a solid connect point.
Also rough up the surfaces so the glue has something to hold onto.