HT Predator 2 BATTLE DAMAGED!

[Furious1]

V is right on all points

 

[Mudshark]

I've got a step by step with some pics for you. My camera batteries just died on me , so I couldn't finish assembling the entire figure, but this should help you get started. I'll post the rest of the guide (with pics) later if you need/want it.

Anyways, as already suggested, using a hairdryer is must, and will make the whole assembly process go a lot easier.

1. Assemble the forearms and lower legs, then carefully work the net suit all the way up over the legs. Then extend the arms forward, (Pic 1) and carefully work the suit up over the arms and shoulders. Then fasten at the back (Pic 2).

2. Turn your hairdryer on and work it over the belt assembly until it's soft and pliable (rubbery), then carefully lift the ends of the belt off the small pin at the back (Pic 3). Heat the belt up again until it's very flexible, then slip the legs in and work it up over the legs until it's in the correct position around the waist. Use the hairdryer as needed to keep the belt soft and pliable. Give the ends of the belt one more blast with the hairdryer, then reattach them over the pin (Pic 4).

3. The next part can be a little tedious, but if you take your time and work carefully it shouldn't be much of a chore. You can see in the pics that mine is in two pieces. I unfastened the front clasp to make it easier to put the armor on. It was glued and the parts had to be carefully separated, again using the hairdryer and the tip of a hobby knife. You can probably put the armor on without doing this, but you'll need to get it very hot and pliable first. Here's how...

Heat up the back of the armor first, then separate the two parts at the back by gently pulling them apart (Pic 5).

(Note how the pieces should fit together in Pics 6 - 7). Extend the arms forward, then heat up the armor all over with the hairdryer. While it's still hot and flexible, slip it over the arms and then over the shoulders, using the hairdryer liberally as needed (Pic 8). Once you have it all the way around the body, heat the armor all over to recover its shape, then slip the two halves together again in back (Pic 9). It may take a couple of tries, but keep working at it (patiently) till you get it right.


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[lambo944]

does anyone know where i can get his figure other then ebay?

 

[Mudshark]

Putting the rest of the figure together is pretty straightforward, but there are a couple of tips that will make it easier.

Taping the net suit down around the ankles makes sliding the knee guards up over the calves much easier. You can also wrap a piece of paper around the lower leg and slide the knee guard on, smooth and easy.

The only other tricky part may be the head, but the hairdryer makes it go on easy. I always put the head on after all the body and leg armor is on. Be sure to put on the neck collar and animal skull trophy before you put the head on, though. I usually put the feet on next, followed by the wrist gauntlets and hands, then the smart disc & net gun, and the bio mask last of all.

 

[jkno]

Thanks a lot Valvoliner and Mudshark!! I always use a hairdryer for HT figures so again one is ready to go. I hope to have some time next weeks to assemble him. Once assembled I'll post some pics

 

[ching]

wow very nice

 

[Rotfish]

does anyone know where i can get his figure other then ebay?

Here, for starters. It's where I got mine three months ago, and for a pretty good price too.

 

[Reinhardt]

Hey Dru, is it just me or is that netting purple??

 

[lambo944]

Here, for starters. It's where I got mine three months ago, and for a pretty good price too.

Thnx for the help! i saw your review on this figure and i really want it now

 

[Mudshark]

Hey Dru, is it just me or is that netting purple??

Weird isn't it? Afraid it's just my aging camera... took the pics in a hurry under very low light and it resulted in that strange color shift. Looks like I'll be adding a new camera to my most wanted list this summer.

 

[jkno]

I managed to assemble my Predator 2 BD in less than 2 hours. Thanks again Mudshark.

For those asking the green paint you see on the Predator figure is glow in the dark, and looks really cool in the night. I added GloPaint over the simple green paint that originally was there.


Now I'm going to bring the bad boy to the new house, and put on the shelf next to his HT Pred 1 brother, HT Machiko and Kotobukiya Predator 2 statue.

 

[EndIessRAlN]

Nice mod. That looks a lot better than the HT stock paint. Get some dark shots or better yet put it under a black light to make it glow and post some photos here.

 

[jkno]

Thanks. I might try that.

 

[Alice Adrenochrome]

Man... the assembly of the HT Pred's, Aliens, and what have ya... . Something I keep delaying. There are at least 15 HT figures waiting!
Congratzzz on your Pred jkno, looks good!

 

[fosing]

nice mod man.

really loved this predator shot in low light...i cant imagine how awesome it would be with the glowpaint.

 

[jkno]

Thanks guys, now here is my Predator shelf

 

[jkno]

Since I promised to take some shots of my customized Predator 2 BD with the glow in the dark paint here they are:

 

[EndIessRAlN]

Since I promised to take some shots of my customized Predator 2 BD with the glow in the dark paint here they are:

That's all sorts of awesomeness there dude. Does the GloPaint wear off over time? I really wanna do this to my BD P2 also.

 

[Rotfish]

Frak, that's cool. Looks like a scene straight out of the film, right there .

 

[hairlesswookiee]

That's really cool with the glow in the dark paint. This is my first Predator I ever purchased and assembled. Besides the P2 Elder IMO this is one of the top 3 figures.