doyler Posted November 21, 2015 Share #1 Posted November 21, 2015 Purchased this at a local auction a few years ago.There was an odd mix of military items and not sure if it was the vets or stuff someone collected.Ended up with some various items and the statue.Never researched the veteran. Tip of the rifle was broken but have the piece.Thought of repairing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted November 21, 2015 Share #2 Posted November 21, 2015 Good statue Ron... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Patrol Posted November 21, 2015 Share #3 Posted November 21, 2015 Looks like an easy repair...great piece! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted November 22, 2015 Share #4 Posted November 22, 2015 Interesting Ron, how would you go about the repair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e19 Posted November 22, 2015 Share #5 Posted November 22, 2015 That would be one of the earliest Bronze Bruce statues sold in the SF book store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted November 22, 2015 Interesting Ron, how would you go about the repair? I have the tip of the barrel.Thought about trying to drill a small hole in each piece then pin it with a small wire and JB weld or see if JB would work alone.Also could build up the area with JB or epoxy putty and form a tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted November 22, 2015 Share #7 Posted November 22, 2015 I have the tip of the barrel.Thought about trying to drill a small hole in each piece then pin it with a small wire and JB weld or see if JB would work alone.Also could build up the area with JB or epoxy putty and form a tip.I don't know about that Ron...you might should take it to a Gunsmith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted November 22, 2015 I don't know about that Ron...you might should take it to a Gunsmith. That could work but the one here may have me over a barrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawk3370 Posted December 10, 2015 Share #9 Posted December 10, 2015 I have the tip of the barrel.Thought about trying to drill a small hole in each piece then pin it with a small wire and JB weld or see if JB would work alone.Also could build up the area with JB or epoxy putty and form a tip. I have tried all the various glues over the years from JB Weld to several super glues, none ever worked well. Recently I tried the Laser Glue that they are currently selling on TV. I had a metal model that the prop broke off at the base. A couple drops and hit it with the laser for about 5 seconds and it held. I can even pick up the plane by the broken prop and it holds. Still not convinced I tried it on a statue that my wife had broken. The arm was completely broken off, again a couple drops laser for a few seconds and it's as good as new. You might want to give this a try, stuff cost around $19 for two tubes with the laser attached. I'm sold on it for now. Once finished you can't see the glue, its clear. but can be painted or sanded if necessary. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted December 10, 2015 Share #10 Posted December 10, 2015 If not a gunsmith, perhaps a trophy shop or a jeweler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share #11 Posted December 10, 2015 Terry Thanks for the tip.May look not it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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