Collectible Statue Repair

Ringwraith at the Ford

Before the repair: The leg carries about 60 percent of the load, when mounted on it’s base at an extreme angle. It has to be strong.

Before the repair: The leg carries about 60 percent of the load, when mounted on it’s base at an extreme angle. It has to be strong.

After the repair, the leg was far stronger than when new.

After the repair, the leg was far stronger than when new.

 The Process of Repair

The repair involves combining mechanical connectors with adhesives.

The repair involves combining mechanical connectors with adhesives.

The straight steel lives right at the center of the form, just missing the other piece of steel you see to the right of it.

The straight steel lives right at the center of the form, just missing the other piece of steel you see to the right of it.

The repair is complete!

The repair is complete!

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