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Changing DML hands to fit DiD ball sockects

johnro6659

johnro6659

Brigade Commander
I have swapped DML hands on DiD bodies by drilling into the forearm and just shoving the DML hands in the holes but they do not give you much range and are pretty tight or too loose. I came up with this idea the other day while picking up 6mm Airsoft pellets from the back yard.

I take the 6mm pellet drill a hole thru the middle I start with a small drill and work up to a metric drill that is a shade smaller than 1/8th" Sorry I can't read the size on the bit. I then stick the DML post thru the pellet and superglue it then cut it almost flush with the other back of the pellet. I heat the end up a little and blend it in for a little better bond. The hands pop right into the DiD socket and you get a better swap. I might try and leave a little space between the hand and the pellet so you can have a bit more range with the wrist joint.


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It might be possible to put ball joints on a DML forearm. In R/C Modeling there are ball and socket made for control rods. I'll have to stop by the hobby shop and see what might fit.
 
John I think you are talking about ball links. The female piece which the ball snaps into are mostly nylon and hard to get a glue to bond to them but you do have a good idea well worth at trying it out
 
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