Devil Gundam: Scratch Building Knee [Leg Modification - Part 60]

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Devil Gundam: Scratch Building Knee [Leg Modification - Part 60]
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Hi guys!
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Today I will try to make a c-joint to make the knee detachable. So here are updates on Project Devil Gundam!
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### Prep Work
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This is the master copy for the connector. Well, kind of half of it. I've prepared more copies of the complete version based on this design.
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I filethe surface to make sure its very smooth then finish with sanding stick.
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Since I'm going to cement this pla plates to the inner thigh I need to make sure there are no bumps.
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Also, any bumps on the other side of the pla plates will affect the fittings of the knee.
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###  C-Joints
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Now, the idea of a c-joint is very simple but if you remember my concerns I mentioned before.
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If the c-joint too big it won't have a good amount of friction to it. Meaning it won't be able to hold certain pose.
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However, if the c-joint too small/tight it will be hard to get it in place. Even though it will provide a good friction for the joints to hold a pose.
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The trick is to balance these 2 things which I will do manually later after using some hobby knife I would assume.
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### Letting the Plastic to Bond
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Cementing is pretty straight forward with this one. I use both regular and thin cement. Which give me strong bond and quick setting on the pla connector.
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I will let this cure overnight then do the other thigh as well. After that I will start detailing the knee. And so this is my updates for today on this Devil Gundam x Neue Ziel Project. 
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Keep on building! Keep on steeming! Have a nice day!
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### Quick access tutorial:
1. [Fixing broken peg](https://steemit.com/gunpla/@devytan/devil-gundam-connecting-arms-and-hands-arm-modification-part-21) using gunpla runer and several tools.
2. [Fixing holes](https://steemit.com/gunpla/@devytan/devil-gundam-connecting-arms-and-hands-arm-modification-part-23) using cement and plastic scraps.
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