Fixing the Turtle Blimp creatively?

TheMasterTurtle · 09-12-2012, 07:54 PM

Ok everybody.... Its not unusual but my blimp has a hole somewhere in it and I cant stand it deflating.

I found holes and patched those very well. I resealed all of the knobs where it attaches to the glider and where the fins attach. After I did all that I submerged it in water and found 0 bubbles coming from anywhere. After that I covered it in soap to see it I would have any bubbles that way and again none.

A day later and it still half deflates and Ive about given up. Can anyone share ideas of how they have fixed their blimps?

I think if I cant make it happen I may wind up doing some very accurate measurements when it is inflated, take a large piece of foam and carve the shape of the blimp. Once I've gotten that far I will slice the top half way open, slide my sculpted shape in, and tightly seal the seam. It will eventually be "flying" on display/ handing from my ceiling. This is my absolute last resort

**DarthRaphael** · 09-13-2012, 05:54 AM

If you can ind the source of the leaks, I'd suggest using Shoe-Goo to seal the holes. It dries clear and flexible so it's well suited for repairs like this. You would only need a patch no larger in diameter than a dime.

turtles_kolektor · 09-13-2012, 09:26 AM

I have the same problem with my Blimp II. No visible holes. No bubbles and still it needs just couple of hours to be half deflated. I decided to keep plastic part of blimp on display and i just hid the rubber part.

TheMasterTurtle · 09-13-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DarthRaphael

If you can ind the source of the leaks, I'd suggest using Shoe-Goo to seal the holes. It dries clear and flexible so it's well suited for repairs like this. You would only need a patch no larger in diameter than a dime.

I've got some great stuff to seal any holes/ leaks but I cant seem to find anymore than I have. much like turtle kolektor there doesnt seem to be any holes in this guy left... i feel like Im running out of options!

savagejon123 · 09-13-2012, 05:18 PM

same problem, im convinced its just seeping through the skin.

**Jester** · 09-13-2012, 05:30 PM

Is the air valve leaky? Seems making a foam core and placing the blimp over it would be a great idea if you intend on displaying it and not ever selling it.

ToSte · 09-13-2012, 09:35 PM

I've contemplated filling mine with expanding insulation foam.

savagejon123 · 09-13-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ToSte

I've contemplated filling mine with expanding insulation foam.

That sounds like an awesome idea, but I want you to try it first haha let us know if it works

*Andrew NDB* · 09-13-2012, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMasterTurtle

Ok everybody.... Its not unusual but my blimp has a hole somewhere in it and I cant stand it deflating.

I found holes and patched those very well. I resealed all of the knobs where it attaches to the glider and where the fins attach. After I did all that I submerged it in water and found 0 bubbles coming from anywhere. After that I covered it in soap to see it I would have any bubbles that way and again none.

A day later and it still half deflates and Ive about given up. Can anyone share ideas of how they have fixed their blimps?

I think if I cant make it happen I may wind up doing some very accurate measurements when it is inflated, take a large piece of foam and carve the shape of the blimp. Once I've gotten that far I will slice the top half way open, slide my sculpted shape in, and tightly seal the seam. It will eventually be "flying" on display/ handing from my ceiling. This is my absolute last resort

Do you live with anyone? If I was your roommate, and I walked in on you in the bathroom trying to submerge your Turtle blimp to see if you could find any bubbles... I would totally wait until you're sleeping and then let a bunch of air out of it to screw with you.

*Wes* · 09-14-2012, 04:03 PM

I'd fill it up with little styrofoam balls. Beanbag blimp!

**Jester** · 09-14-2012, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Wes

I'd fill it up with little styrofoam balls. Beanbag blimp!

I like your style, Wes.

*Andrew NDB* · 09-14-2012, 05:32 PM

If it were me I'd fill it with hydrogen and burn it with a fuse in the sky, Hindenburg-style. And put it on Youtube in 1080p.

Zarana-X · 09-14-2012, 06:01 PM

Maybe Slime for sealing inner tubes? If any leaks out, it'll just look like mutagen.

**Jester** · 09-14-2012, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

If it were me I'd fill it with hydrogen and burn it with a fuse in the sky, Hindenburg-style. And put it on Youtube in 1080p.

I DON'T like your style, Andrew.

09-12-2012, 07:54 PM	#1
TheMasterTurtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,114	Fixing the Turtle Blimp creatively? Ok everybody.... Its not unusual but my blimp has a hole somewhere in it and I cant stand it deflating. I found holes and patched those very well. I resealed all of the knobs where it attaches to the glider and where the fins attach. After I did all that I submerged it in water and found 0 bubbles coming from anywhere. After that I covered it in soap to see it I would have any bubbles that way and again none. A day later and it still half deflates and Ive about given up. Can anyone share ideas of how they have fixed their blimps? I think if I cant make it happen I may wind up doing some very accurate measurements when it is inflated, take a large piece of foam and carve the shape of the blimp. Once I've gotten that far I will slice the top half way open, slide my sculpted shape in, and tightly seal the seam. It will eventually be "flying" on display/ handing from my ceiling. This is my absolute last resort __________________ Do you have any Dinosaucers or a lead on where to get anything related to the show? PM Me Please! Check out my collection! http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=39766

09-13-2012, 05:54 AM	#2
DarthRaphael Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC USA Posts: 913	If you can ind the source of the leaks, I'd suggest using Shoe-Goo to seal the holes. It dries clear and flexible so it's well suited for repairs like this. You would only need a patch no larger in diameter than a dime. __________________ I edit your posts

09-13-2012, 09:26 AM	#3
turtles_kolektor Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Poland Posts: 1,478	I have the same problem with my Blimp II. No visible holes. No bubbles and still it needs just couple of hours to be half deflated. I decided to keep plastic part of blimp on display and i just hid the rubber part. __________________ FB: Polish Figure Collectors WWW: Turtles_Kolektor TMNT Site

09-13-2012, 05:18 PM	#5
savagejon123 Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Pa Posts: 387	same problem, im convinced its just seeping through the skin. __________________ ----Savage----

09-13-2012, 05:30 PM	#6
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	Is the air valve leaky? Seems making a foam core and placing the blimp over it would be a great idea if you intend on displaying it and not ever selling it. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656 Last edited by Jester; 09-13-2012 at 05:41 PM.

09-13-2012, 09:35 PM	#7
ToSte Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 419	I've contemplated filling mine with expanding insulation foam.

09-14-2012, 04:03 PM	#10
Wes Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: A very scary place. With crayons! Posts: 1,607	I'd fill it up with little styrofoam balls. Beanbag blimp! __________________ * Scary-Crayon * Wesoteric * Chew your gum properly, ok? Aaand... Technodrome buy/sell/trade thread here!

09-14-2012, 05:32 PM	#12
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,539	If it were me I'd fill it with hydrogen and burn it with a fuse in the sky, Hindenburg-style. And put it on Youtube in 1080p. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

09-14-2012, 06:01 PM	#13
Zarana-X Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: California Posts: 416	Maybe Slime for sealing inner tubes? If any leaks out, it'll just look like mutagen. __________________ "In order to create, you have to destroy." www.facebook.com/zarana-x