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Unlimited Run TJack's Amazing Spiderman 2 Faceshell and Lenses Combo *Kits available* see post #529
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cha0tic
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Re: TJack's Amazing Spiderman 2 Faceshell and Lenses Combo *Kits available* see post
Carefully pull the mask up and faceshell up at the same time if that makes sense.
Webhead9707
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Re: TJack's Amazing Spiderman 2 Faceshell and Lenses Combo *Kits available* see post
That could work.. Thank you!
That could work.. Thank you!
RobotDeathMonky
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RaidenTyler
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Re: TJack's Amazing Spiderman 2 Faceshell and Lenses Combo *Kits available* see post
I like how you positioned the magnets outside of the faceshell instead of drilling holes to make pockets for them. I think that allows the magnets to reach their partners easier on the lenses.
I like how you positioned the magnets outside of the faceshell instead of drilling holes to make pockets for them. I think that allows the magnets to reach their partners easier on the lenses.
Re: TJack's Amazing Spiderman 2 Faceshell and Lenses Combo *Kits available* see post
RobotDeathMonky - looks great man, nice job. And I agree with RT, having the magnets on the surface of the shell will make the hold stronger - the instructions just show to attach them on the inside to make it easier for people to get them lined up correctly.
RobotDeathMonky - looks great man, nice job. And I agree with RT, having the magnets on the surface of the shell will make the hold stronger - the instructions just show to attach them on the inside to make it easier for people to get them lined up correctly.
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kjguy
New Member
Re: TJack's Amazing Spiderman 2 Faceshell and Lenses Combo *Kits available* see post
So I've had my kit for awhile now, but I've been holding off until I have all the tools and the time. Today I tried the hair dryer method on the right frame. I could get a little bit of softness and I got to mold a little bit, but I'm not sure if it was effective enough. Is this close?
I was thinking about that stove alternative, and that might be better!
So I've had my kit for awhile now, but I've been holding off until I have all the tools and the time. Today I tried the hair dryer method on the right frame. I could get a little bit of softness and I got to mold a little bit, but I'm not sure if it was effective enough. Is this close?
I was thinking about that stove alternative, and that might be better!
chaosprince
Sr Member
Re: TJack's Amazing Spiderman 2 Faceshell and Lenses Combo *Kits available* see post
I like how patient you're being too, it'll help in the long run.
That curve you have currently looks great actually. It just needs to be angled enough for the magnets to line up relatively well, flat, against one another.
I like how patient you're being too, it'll help in the long run.
SILVERTRON
Jr Member
Re: TJack's Amazing Spiderman 2 Faceshell and Lenses Combo *Kits available* see post
Has anyone had any success using something other than hot glue to glue the plastic to the frames...? I'm not having much luck.
Every time I glue one corner, the glue comes apart when I glue the opposite corner. And the 'dome/mesh sandwich' doesn't hold either. I'm finding myself peeling the glue off constantly and starting again. Now I'm out of glue sticks and I want to cry a little bit.... Help anyone?
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Has anyone had any success using something other than hot glue to glue the plastic to the frames...? I'm not having much luck.
Every time I glue one corner, the glue comes apart when I glue the opposite corner. And the 'dome/mesh sandwich' doesn't hold either. I'm finding myself peeling the glue off constantly and starting again. Now I'm out of glue sticks and I want to cry a little bit.... Help anyone?
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WebHead101
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Re: TJack's Amazing Spiderman 2 Faceshell and Lenses Combo *Kits available* see post
Hey man have you tried superglue? At least that's what I used for my budget TASM lenses. Good luck!
-Aaron
Hey man have you tried superglue? At least that's what I used for my budget TASM lenses. Good luck!
-Aaron
The Portugeek
Sr Member
Re: TJack's Amazing Spiderman 2 Faceshell and Lenses Combo *Kits available* see post
I also had the same issue, it was my glue gun. Turns out if it is a low temp glue gun then she doesnt get hot enough. I busted out my high heat glue gun and works like a charm!
I also had the same issue, it was my glue gun. Turns out if it is a low temp glue gun then she doesnt get hot enough. I busted out my high heat glue gun and works like a charm!
Re: TJack's Amazing Spiderman 2 Faceshell and Lenses Combo *Kits available* see post
Superglue may cause the plastic to "cloud up" which you don't want to happen.
SILVERTRON, I'm not sure why you are having issues using hot glue? I have made dozens of sets of these lenses and don't have issues with hot glue. Have you properly trimmed the domes to fit as per the instructions? If you leave too much plastic then they won't sit correctly against the frame and that may be what's causing you the issues.
Superglue may cause the plastic to "cloud up" which you don't want to happen.
SILVERTRON, I'm not sure why you are having issues using hot glue? I have made dozens of sets of these lenses and don't have issues with hot glue. Have you properly trimmed the domes to fit as per the instructions? If you leave too much plastic then they won't sit correctly against the frame and that may be what's causing you the issues.
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SILVERTRON
Jr Member
Re: TJack's Amazing Spiderman 2 Faceshell and Lenses Combo *Kits available* see post
That was my thoughts about superglue TJack...and why I was reluctant to use it before getting some advise.
Yeah I've trimmed them down as much as possible and tried numerous times with the glue gun. Some part of it always comes unglued...
I guess It's possible my glue gun isn't getting hot enough... It's only a mini one from a supermarket. Maybe I need to buy a better one.
Thanks for the advise guys
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That was my thoughts about superglue TJack...and why I was reluctant to use it before getting some advise.
Yeah I've trimmed them down as much as possible and tried numerous times with the glue gun. Some part of it always comes unglued...
I guess It's possible my glue gun isn't getting hot enough... It's only a mini one from a supermarket. Maybe I need to buy a better one.
Thanks for the advise guys
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Lunaman
Sr Member
Re: TJack's Amazing Spiderman 2 Faceshell and Lenses Combo *Kits available* see post
Try roughing up the area in question with sandpaper before gluing. I used quick grip adhesive for my magnets instead of hot glue for more strength. I would still use a less gummy adhesive for assembling the lens layers though, you want to be absolutely sure that no adhesive seeps in beyond the border that's covered by the frame.
Try roughing up the area in question with sandpaper before gluing. I used quick grip adhesive for my magnets instead of hot glue for more strength. I would still use a less gummy adhesive for assembling the lens layers though, you want to be absolutely sure that no adhesive seeps in beyond the border that's covered by the frame.
SILVERTRON
Jr Member
Re: TJack's Amazing Spiderman 2 Faceshell and Lenses Combo *Kits available* see post
Thanks again for the advise guys and ill let you know how it all works out.
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Well after buying more glue sticks I managed to get one frame all glued up and sitting nicely in the faceshell. The other however is proving impossible. I've tried 5 or 6 times and it just doesn't stay put. I'm not sure if it's because I didn't shape this frame QUITE as well as the other one, so the dome 'lip' doesn't sit 100% flush with the frame. But when I put pressure on one corner, the other one comes away. Maybe someone else would just cover the thing in glue till it sticks, but I'm a total perfectionist unfortunately, so I'm not gonna be happy till it's right ha.Keep me updated
Great idea about the sandpaper mate, I'll try that. And yeah that's part of my problem, having the glue seep past the frame so it looks messy. The good thing about hot glue I guess is that it does peel off pretty cleanly so you can just start over. I'm sure I'll get it eventually but after trying for hours on end I'm gonna call it a night and pick it up tomorrow.
Thanks again for the advise guys and ill let you know how it all works out.
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Crazydog500
Sr Member
Re: TJack's Amazing Spiderman 2 Faceshell and Lenses Combo *Kits available* see post
After putting a few shells together for some people. I got to say hot glue never worked for me at all it does peel off easily for me at least, and even the ones already made i got tjack himself. To attach the clear dome mesh and all that to the frames i used Apoxie Sculpt and holds really really well then hot glue. It takes time but works like a charm. I give tjack credit for putting these finished copys together it's a hell of the time just to do each lens.
After putting a few shells together for some people. I got to say hot glue never worked for me at all it does peel off easily for me at least, and even the ones already made i got tjack himself. To attach the clear dome mesh and all that to the frames i used Apoxie Sculpt and holds really really well then hot glue. It takes time but works like a charm. I give tjack credit for putting these finished copys together it's a hell of the time just to do each lens.
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SILVERTRON
Jr Member
Re: TJack's Amazing Spiderman 2 Faceshell and Lenses Combo *Kits available* see post
In the words of Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth...GOOD NEWS EVERYONE! After a lot if gluing, cutting, re-glueing, peeling, glueing and re-re-gluing... I've finally got the lenses finished!
I swear I've not read anyone having any trouble putting their kit together, and I have to say it has NOTHING to do with TJacks product or instructions. Both are faultless. It quite simply has everything to do with my crap glue gun, and the fact I torture myself with having to have everything perfect. @Lunaman: The sandpaper idea did help though so thankyou. I put more coats of paint on than advised, and I think the back of the frames were not gripping the glue because they obviously got coated quite a bit. @TJack: thanks once again mate, and I honestly don't blame you for only offering these as kits now. As Crazydog said, they aren't hard to assemble, but man do they take some time and patience!
Anyway, still gotta cut and drill the shell but here you go. Cheers
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In the words of Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth...GOOD NEWS EVERYONE! After a lot if gluing, cutting, re-glueing, peeling, glueing and re-re-gluing... I've finally got the lenses finished!
I swear I've not read anyone having any trouble putting their kit together, and I have to say it has NOTHING to do with TJacks product or instructions. Both are faultless. It quite simply has everything to do with my crap glue gun, and the fact I torture myself with having to have everything perfect. @Lunaman: The sandpaper idea did help though so thankyou. I put more coats of paint on than advised, and I think the back of the frames were not gripping the glue because they obviously got coated quite a bit. @TJack: thanks once again mate, and I honestly don't blame you for only offering these as kits now. As Crazydog said, they aren't hard to assemble, but man do they take some time and patience!
Anyway, still gotta cut and drill the shell but here you go. Cheers
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