Possible way to keep Indys whip uncoiled?

[PSPguy]

Well my theory is if you tape the whip down uncoiled after some time the whip will shape like that. I just started now and I will post pics of the whip in about 12 hours. ;-) :-)

EDIT: This whip taped:

Edited December 24, 2007 by PSPguy

[Ricecracker]

good luck

i want to see the result

P.S. that is a good idea

[Batbrick]

Thats a great idea! I reckon it'll work too *y*

The anticipation is killing me! Christmas that is :-P But I also eargerly await the result of this.

Nothing to say, but Batbrick Away! >:-)

[Johnny 5]

Hmm that is a good idea.

I was thinking maybe slightly heat the plastic in some places.

I will await your result though.

[Bonaparte]

Somethings I change the form of Lego parts by heating them with a hair dryer.

I think in this case, heating the part will help changing the shape.

[Batbrick]

Somethings I change the form of Lego parts by heating them with a hair dryer.

I think in this case, heating the part will help changing the shape.

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Good point, perhaps you could sticky multiple whips in different positions PSPguy, and then heat them with a hairdryer like Bonaparte said every-so-often?

Nothing to Say, but Batbrick Away! >:-)

[SirNadroj]

Good luck with that; it looks promising. *y*

Personally, I wouldn't try to uncoil it. I'd just use this if I wanted an uncoiled whip:

[PSPguy]

Somethings I change the form of Lego parts by heating them with a hair dryer.

I think in this case, heating the part will help changing the shape.

I might try that when I get a second whip. Remember guys, I only have one whip but if you guys post a theory then why dont you give it a go with your theory and see if it works better.

Good luck with that; it looks promising. *y*

Personally, I wouldn't try to uncoil it. I'd just use this if I wanted an uncoiled whip:

I would use that part but wheres the fun in just geting it? I want a challenge. Plus the ends are different Lordan. ;-)

PS: The results are in!!! X-O You know the drill. Click smiley THEN watch vid.

[Lord Of Pies]

Oh well...It sorta worked... :-/ Keep experimenting, I'm, sure one of your crazy methods will work!

Edited December 24, 2007 by Lord Of Pies

[Doctor Sinister]

Coiling it the OTHER way and holding it there for a day MIGHT do it - logic tells me it would snap back straight - but I wouldn't recommend it if it's your only whip in case I'm wrong...

Dr. S.

[PSPguy]

Its been 1 hour since day 2 has started I will keep checking in every now and now.

@Sinister: I tried that but its just too hard to work with thats where I got this idea.

Edited December 24, 2007 by PSPguy

[SirNadroj]

Try uncoiling it the opposite way, so it looks like the same curly-Q, but backwards. I would leave it like that for 12-24 hrs. May work, may not.

Edited December 24, 2007 by SirNadroj

[Hinckley]

Try uncoiling it the opposite way, so it looks like the same curly-Q, but backwards. I would leave it like that for 12-24 hrs. May work, may not.

Someone may have suggested that already two threads above yours. May have, may not...bud actually did. :-P

[PSPguy]

Results are in!!

It seems to be working:

Now for day 3 I got the help of my uncle to reverse it as far as he could while I taped it down:

[Piranha]

Wow its uncurling nicely, better than I thought is would

It is the same plastic as the batman guns or SW guns?

Just hope is doesn't snap but if it does there are plenty of Indy's with whips :-D

P

[PSPguy]

Isint all Lego the same plastic? :-/

We are accually making progress. :-) (click the smiley) Dare to compare? Click this smiley --> X-O

[Johnny 5]

Isint all Lego the same plastic? :-/

We are accually making progress. :-) (click the smiley) Dare to compare? Click this smiley --> X-O

Not really that much difference between the two.

Is that knicks on the after one?

[PSPguy]

Sorry bout the delay. :-/

click the smiley. AT THIS RATE I will just leave it taped till New Years day and then if its not uncoiled I will use a hairdryer.