Long time lurker, first time poster/builder here!
I've inherited a beautiful GB1 pack and am in the process of installing electronics and preforming preventative maintenance on the shell/wand etc. In the process I'd managed to irreparably break the original "twist grip pipe" and subsequently split another spare while I was cleaning mold flash off of the rear ear...
There’s a 80% complete pop mech already installed that I’m filling into operation and, in GB1 fashion, the Front Grip’s twisting motion is essential. I predict that this is a high mileage part. (Mileage up to and including bumping the gun off of doorways at comic book conventions.)
I’m not crying out for solicitation exclusively, but if anyone’s got a TIG welder and a mill laying around, I’m thinking that I might want to invest in a more bulletproof material than resin for this particular piece. Otherwise, any advice on how to strengthen/treat thinner resin casts?
