Fixing Raider And GR-75 Pegs

By Infinite_Maelstrom, in X-Wing Painting and Modification

The peg on my GR-75 broke off some time ago (the indented one, at the back).

Now the back peg of my Imperial Raider has broken off in the same way, and I have no idea about how to fix it, since it is lots deeper than the GR-75, and I couldn't even fix that one. The pegs are broken off so that the top of the large epic peg is stuck into the peg holder attached to the underside of the ship, leaving nothing to grab and pull it out with.

Any help please?

If you are a wee bit handy, you can use a tiny drill bit - 1/16th inch or so - and drill by hand, spinning the bit between your fingers, into the lost chunk of peg. Then, once the bit is relatively deeply seated, carefully use it to wiggle and pry the peg out of the socket. And finally, ask FFG for replacement stands. They are still pretty good about that.

I've had to do this with multiple ships. Be patient and slow. And may the Force be with you.

That solution is the simplest. BUT it also may be time to consider magnetizing your problem ships. You can find all sizes on Ebay, but this should work for you.

Glue one to your ship, the other to the top of the stand. I would recommend epoxy or Gorilla Glue. Just make sure you have them facing the correct way so they don't repel one another! Super simple mod.

I don't think it is legal to import magnets to NZ, but I could try find some others. I'll definitely try the method you suggested, Kleeg005, on the Raider, but it may not work on the GR due to Previous attempts to fix it. Thanks for the help.

6 hours ago, Infinite_Maelstrom said:

I don't think it is legal to import magnets to NZ

What an odd thing to be illegal. Do you have Ebay or similar in NZ? Just curious.

I hope you get things worked out, good luck!