Unfortunately, my Irontech 166 silicone doll broke down after only three months. At some point, both legs felt partially detached from the pelvis and I heard metal parts rubbing against each other... The doll cannot stand anymore. I am quite experienced in using dolls and this is a first. The doll broke down on her own wait while standing, even if there probably was quite some fatigue introduced before. In any case, nothing that I did should result in this.
After 'some time', I decided to open her up to see what can be done. The pelvis seems to be some kind of metal foil assembly with minor welding at the corners. The base sheet is about 1mm thick, the side walls look as thin as paper sheets. Both corners have indeed (partially) broken loose and the entire assembly is distorted.
I am not familiar with Irontech's skeleton design and this is the first time I see such a pelvis. Does anyone know if this is supposed to be stronger than the usual tubes or is this to introduce some level of flexibility?
Also, the joints are not protected in cloth but the core appears to have been sprayed with expansion foam similar to the package filling material that is being used lately. This is probably how 'weight reduction' is achieved.
Here is a close up picture of the damaged pelvis. You can see both broken corner welds at the bottom left and the top right.
Does anyone have a suggestion on how to repair this? If this is impossible to fix, I was thinking to fill the assembly with something (low viscosity), maybe construction silicone or even concrete
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I should be able to fold the front panel upwards. I opened up the doll from the back: I hope I get her back on her feet: Thank you for your help!