Now that the initial preparation of the upper leg is done, we can move on to reconstructing the joint. We don't need to be orthopedic surgeons, but the process is similar. We have to remove all the banged up and worn out parts and replace them with some custom made fittings that will perform exactly the same as the original hip joint. So let's continue with this hip replacement, shall we? First we will need a new surface to work on and this process will be covered in this post.
We need to mix up some filler. This is basically a putty and catalyst that's used to fill in holes on anything ranging from wood to vehicle damage. It sets hard once mixed.
I'm using 'Builder's Bog' here. Great name, huh. I like this particular brand because it will set hard like a plastic; and not rock hard, like granite. It's easier to drill and more
importantly, it won't crack, either. This stuff (or something very much like it) can be bought from your local hardware store.
So here is the filler all mixed up and applied into the joint. I've liberally filled the the upper thigh area to make sure the filler anchors around the thick plastic post inside
the upper thigh. I always mix up more of this stuff than I need. Firstly, you want to get it done on the one pass; and secondly, it's good to have some leftover so you
can assess how the hardening process is progressing by testing the excess material rather than the actual item being worked on.
Once fully hardened, I can sand back the excess. Once that is done, it will leave a nice flat surface to sit flush on the hip joint and we are now able to reconstruct the remainder of
the joint on this surface.
Now that we've got the upper leg filled in and sanded back we can move onto the next stage. We now have a terrific flat surface that will sit flush against the torso joint and it's also a good foundation to fit a new spindle onto. I'll be covering the completion of this procedure in the next post. Tomorrow, if I have time.
-Windebieste.
We need to mix up some filler. This is basically a putty and catalyst that's used to fill in holes on anything ranging from wood to vehicle damage. It sets hard once mixed.
I'm using 'Builder's Bog' here. Great name, huh. I like this particular brand because it will set hard like a plastic; and not rock hard, like granite. It's easier to drill and more
importantly, it won't crack, either. This stuff (or something very much like it) can be bought from your local hardware store.
So here is the filler all mixed up and applied into the joint. I've liberally filled the the upper thigh area to make sure the filler anchors around the thick plastic post inside
the upper thigh. I always mix up more of this stuff than I need. Firstly, you want to get it done on the one pass; and secondly, it's good to have some leftover so you
can assess how the hardening process is progressing by testing the excess material rather than the actual item being worked on.
Once fully hardened, I can sand back the excess. Once that is done, it will leave a nice flat surface to sit flush on the hip joint and we are now able to reconstruct the remainder of
the joint on this surface.
Now that we've got the upper leg filled in and sanded back we can move onto the next stage. We now have a terrific flat surface that will sit flush against the torso joint and it's also a good foundation to fit a new spindle onto. I'll be covering the completion of this procedure in the next post. Tomorrow, if I have time.
-Windebieste.
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