*COMPLETED* Destroyed Tough Love Tiki Willow. Magic Fix.

[gregorygaige]

I was incredibly upset when I ordered my Tough Love Tiki Willow as I opened the box and saw this:





Luckily I had an honest seller, he refunded me the total amount for the item and postage - since this Willow, is now pretty worthless.

I decided to attempt fixing her anyway. Starting with the base (I used the Dark Willow Tiki base as a reference for what goes where, since the entire thing was in pieces.)





the hands were a total b**ch because most of the fingers were on the loose... I managed to lose one of them too... so sculpted a new one from scratch



I glued both of the arms back on then began on her jacket, it wasn't a pretty sight. Then filled in the cracks with super sculpey, boiled her for a bit then sanded it all down. Quite a cool marble effect, but not what I was aiming for





Finally I repainted the whole thing, so her dress is a little more vibrant than the original pink, but I like it. Good as (almost) new





Whaddaya think guys?

[ba|1]

Wow you completed the Willow puzzle. Impressive, I cant see any cracks or damage anymore, she looks like brand new! Great job.

[Willow'sTheNewBlack™]

Omg this is impressive well done !!!

[elee0031]

very nice rebuilding. probably took a he'll a time waiting for the glue to dry for each piece. She looks virtually new now, but I'm pretty sure we can see the minor imperfections in person. Still I have to give you props as not too many people would've taken the time to resurrect a destroyed "tough love Willow."

I'm pretty sure everyone here has learned a lesson in regards to keeping boxes, shipping and statues.

Also what's up with the sketch? I'm only asking because it looks really distracting with the big eyes and lips. Kind of like a dummy or something from DreamWorks or Disney Pixar.

[gregorygaige]

Oct 15, 2013 14:57:41 GMT -5 elee0031 said:

very nice rebuilding. probably took a he'll a time waiting for the glue to dry for each piece. She looks virtually new now, but I'm pretty sure we can see the minor imperfections in person. Still I have to give you props as not too many people would've taken the time to resurrect a destroyed "tough love Willow."

I'm pretty sure everyone here has learned a lesson in regards to keeping boxes, shipping and statues.

Also what's up with the sketch? I'm only asking because it looks really distracting with the big eyes and lips. Kind of like a dummy or something from DreamWorks or Disney Pixar.

Thanks it didn't actually take too long, as superglue only takes about 10 seconds... So I didn't have to wait long, but I did have to be very precise!

Check the photos at full size on imageshack for a better look for the imperfections. You can spot them on the fingers, where it's impossible to sand without snapping them off again, I couldn't completely smooth out the front bottom of the dress where there was a large chip... If you're looking for imperfections you'll find them, I just like to stand back and appreciate.

The sketch is the little mermaid singing part of this world. It's an unfinished canvas I'm working on.

[Willow'sTheNewBlack™]

Greg make a bloody cup of tea sit down and take rest you don't stop lol but your bloody amazing at what you do

[Customizer452]

Looks like nothing ever happened.

[msperoxideluv]

that's an incredible job of reconstruction! great work.. so much patience needed.. those little fingers! really impressive.

[Joan-b]

This is truly well done, you did a perfect work here, I didn't believe it was possible... Bravo !

[robert]

Well done amazing job!!!!!! X