Acme Staff of Ra "how to" with replacing with REAL crystals DONE!
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Indys brother
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Re: Acme Staff of Ra "how to" with replacing/removing mirror backing?
I've got the acme version, and I don't have the guts to do any work on it unless I know exactly what I'm etting myself into. I noticed that you didn't mention anything about drilling any metal out once the crystals were removed. Is it actually open behind them?
I used a micro-screwdriver to pry mine out. I didn't soak it or anything ahead of time & the crystals came out with virtually no pressure.
I lightly sanded the backs of the crystals with 400-grit sandpaper until all the foil was gone, then I wet-sanded the backs with 1500-grit until they were almost clear. THEN I applied a coating of Future floor polish, & when it dried the crystals were as clear as glass.
After that, I re-mounted them with model glue & it turned out fantastic. It was super-easy. :thumbsup
I've got the acme version, and I don't have the guts to do any work on it unless I know exactly what I'm etting myself into. I noticed that you didn't mention anything about drilling any metal out once the crystals were removed. Is it actually open behind them?
Re: Acme Staff of Ra "how to" with replacing/removing mirror backing?
Affirmative. :thumbsup
Indys brother
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Re: Acme Staff of Ra "how to" with replacing/removing mirror backing?
NICE. Thanks Nexus6!
NICE. Thanks Nexus6!
tubachris85x
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Re: Acme Staff of Ra "how to" with replacing with REAL crystals
Good thing this thread got bumped. I managed to remove the stock crystals, but I still have no idea what proper glue brand to use without fear of fogging them up!
Good thing this thread got bumped. I managed to remove the stock crystals, but I still have no idea what proper glue brand to use without fear of fogging them up!
Re: Acme Staff of Ra "how to" with replacing with REAL crystals
Regular old model glue.
tubachris85x
Master Member
Re: Acme Staff of Ra "how to" with replacing with REAL crystals
Alright, well I guess I'll have to look around. :confused
Alright, well I guess I'll have to look around. :confused
tubachris85x
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Re: Acme Staff of Ra "how to" with replacing with REAL crystals
Finally got this done!
sterotypical Headpiece picture
Finally got this done!
sterotypical Headpiece picture
Re: Acme Staff of Ra "how to" with replacing with REAL crystals
THIS is what I used (he said, FAR too late to be helpful)... :$
OT: Yours turned out awesome, BTW. :thumbsup
Man, I wish I had seen this post sooner. I wasn't trying to be vague, I just literally meant any brand would do, it didn't occur to me you were asking for specifics (Which I should have known; this IS the RPF, after all. The KINGDOM of specifics). Kind of like telling someone to use "superglue" when you don't REALLY mean "Super Glue", but ANY old "C.A." glue.
THIS is what I used (he said, FAR too late to be helpful)... :$
OT: Yours turned out awesome, BTW. :thumbsup
tubachris85x
Master Member
Re: Acme Staff of Ra "how to" with replacing with REAL crystals
No problem. I ran out to a micheals with a buddy for some supplies and remembered that I needed to get glue for it. Found a modeler's glue specifically for attaching clear pieces (airplane canopies and making "windows") which turned out well. Dries clear, so you can't see what little residue there is.
I'm gonna get a better pic of it in the light. Just realized those are crappy pics!
No problem. I ran out to a micheals with a buddy for some supplies and remembered that I needed to get glue for it. Found a modeler's glue specifically for attaching clear pieces (airplane canopies and making "windows") which turned out well. Dries clear, so you can't see what little residue there is.
I'm gonna get a better pic of it in the light. Just realized those are crappy pics!
