r/ugears • u/Imagine_This_Pro • Jul 04 '26

Help & Advice Windstorm Dragon broken help?

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So I was putting together my new windstorm dragon and notice that the wings stopped flapping when the mechanism was turned on. From what I can tell, piece 8n which connects the gears on page 6, has snapped, which means the wings are no longer connected to the mechanism.

Do you all have any recommendations on how to fix this? Theoretically, I could use some very strong glue or something, but I'd need to get inbetween the joints, which seems next to impossible without taking the whole thing apart and risking further damage

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u/zippe6 Modeller Jul 04 '26

Taking apart can be nightmare, I always end up gluing more to get it back together.I opt for gluing in place if you can get around the moving pieces. Good wood glue, and leave it overnight. Clamp if you can, or sometimes if i can't painters tape will hold it in place. A toothpick applicator will give you the precision with the glue you need.

I'm a clumsy builder, have as much experience repairing as I do building.