Topic: Quick fix for the R4-G9 sculpt

[Sjefke]

Hey Yarders.
I wanted to share a quick fix for the R4-G9 astromech sculpt.  To the irritation of many, on many of the figures utilizing this sculpture, the factory assembled the descending foot BACKWARDS,  rendering the figure unable to rest its foot flat on the ground.



I just acquired Battle Damaged R2, and this flaw was really working on my OCD.  The foot is cast in a hard plastic, so boil & pop won't work.  I contemplated cutting and reattaching the foot in the proper orientation, but the a more simple solution hit me.  The foot swivels back and forth on a peg ( Duh! ), and the angle of the swivel is limited by the plastic blocks at the attachment site.  By simply cutting a millimeter from the rear block, the foot can swivel enough to rest flat. 





Too easy.   

[Tamer]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing. Time for me to go share it.

[Sjefke]

Thanks Tamer.

Too often I get involved in a minor repair (meaning home repairs), and by the time I get things taken apart,  it turns into major project.
 
I like quick & easy.