130cm Fabric Anime Repair and Maintenance Log

matt gloss · Post by **matt gloss** » Sun Sep 02, 2018 6:49 am

Hi,on my 160cm anime body(happy doll) the left leg/hip assembly was always bad from day one,I get the feeling she was in the wrong position when packed just on the cusp of the chinese NY....
Her left knee is now completely siezed and her leg/hip swings about with lots of play in the joint.
I feel a complete strip down is needed and I would like to remove her skin to make a template for machining a new one.I am planning to create a fabric doll of the same size,this project will be started over the coming winter,I have a small workshop and recently scrounged two nice sewing machines,both from the seventies when quality was still in manufacturing.
Matt

cyclist · Post by **cyclist** » Sun Sep 02, 2018 8:32 am

You can slip a ball end allen key through the seam without ripping the threads. But it eventually opens up after a few tightening sessions. I do not buy any shoulderless clothing for Spirit. Careful of the grease and dirt from the tools.

cyclist · Post by **cyclist** » Sun Sep 02, 2018 8:57 am

Here is a link to one photo:
https://www.dollforum.com/forum/viewtop ... 13&t=95529
Somewhat useless but cute.

cyclist · Post by **cyclist** » Sun Sep 02, 2018 9:05 am

matt gloss wrote:Hi,on my 160cm anime body(happy doll) the left leg/hip assembly was always bad from day one,I get the feeling she was in the wrong position when packed just on the cusp of the chinese NY....
Her left knee is now completely siezed and her leg/hip swings about with lots of play in the joint.
I feel a complete strip down is needed and I would like to remove her skin to make a template for machining a new one.I am planning to create a fabric doll of the same size,this project will be started over the coming winter,I have a small workshop and recently scrounged two nice sewing machines,both from the seventies when quality was still in manufacturing.
Matt

Hi Matt
You can buy a matching Zentai suit for her on eBay if you need to replace the skin. The only thing keeping the skin from being fully removed is the stitching around her breasts. When the time comes, I will have no problem undoing this stitching as I would probably not redo it. She stays dressed all the time and this will n ot affect her look that way. I find her more appealing clothed in shimmery stretch clothing rather than naked.

I am also accumulating a box of parts for an eventual rebuild. Keep us informed.

matt gloss · Post by **matt gloss** » Sun Sep 02, 2018 9:13 am

Hi Cyclist yes V cute

I have the need to see her skeleton

no really I might even replace with my own design,I have a 140cm prototype already built from pvc pipe that is fully articulate and just needs a few tweaks for the fun bits area.
My biggest problem is i'm always busy with life...
Thanks
Matt

kerfuffleism · Post by **kerfuffleism** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 11:28 pm

I’m intrigued by the zentai suit idea. I feel like I’ll need to get at both hips of my doll and I don’t know if I have the sewing skills to patch an incision at the hips on the outer skin. (I don’t have the skill.) Has anyone tried removing the outer spandex/Lycra skin from their fabric doll and replace it with something else? Is this something that even seems remotely feasible? On the Dagmar 165cm model, it seems like the outer skin is sewn in to the body below the breasts, at the place for the vaginal insert, and at the toes.

GDP2000 · Post by **GDP2000** » Thu Oct 04, 2018 7:38 pm

Mina's spine is out of alignment. When I look at her she is slightly twisted a couple degrees and her hips are shifted slightly in one direction. This is probably due to the spring that also keeps her upright and not flopping over.

I will see about taking her apart layer by layer probably some time in December. I will post pictures so we can brainstorm on how to improve the design as a community. Already I have ideas on how to improve her hands. My main concern is the shoulders, hips, and spine. I'm also thinking of making the layers of skin easier to maintain, already looking into a long zipper and possibly velcro strips in some places.

GDP2000 · Post by **GDP2000** » Tue Nov 27, 2018 4:28 am

I know I've said it in a previous post but I haven't found any decent masks for the doll

I ordered one but I had to cut it to fit....and it fits weird.
Tried making one from an old mannequin head, the face was too hollow looking.

As much as I initially hated Mina's face I noticed her constant worried/concerned look was helping me in subtle ways. As I started feeling better I got her a better wig and styled it differently around her face so I can get different expressions from her.

That should be the tutorial I post, how to change expressions with hairstyling.

However, any time I post a pic with Mina's face somebody gets upset :-\

Henry869 · Post by **Henry869** » Sun May 05, 2019 5:24 pm

I am fascinated by all the posts here...

I am torn between a Teddy Babe (which I have seen/touched) and a Candace, which I know a little about, but am learning more about. I like the anime-style face, and the cut of her body. But still I’m not sure how... resilient Candace would be.

GDP2000 · Post by **GDP2000** » Sat Jun 01, 2019 9:54 pm

Henry869 wrote:I am fascinated by all the posts here...

I am torn between a Teddy Babe (which I have seen/touched) and a Candace, which I know a little about, but am learning more about. I like the anime-style face, and the cut of her body. But still I’m not sure how... resilient Candace would be.

I have had Mina for over a year now.
She's survived multiple poses a day as I move her around the house, being held in storage for a month, having the roof ripped off in the middle of a storm, and so far she's done great with her durability.

The only major thing she needed done was having the bolt in her spine tightened. I took pics but lighting was terrible and the incision was so small nothing could really be seen.

Soon I will be breaking her down and rebuilding her better to complete a large part of this guide.

The fabric anime doll really is the easiest doll to own and I want to make it easier.

GDP2000 · Post by **GDP2000** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 11:35 pm

Alright, it's happened!

The fabric body has been broken down layer by layer. Many pics taken and notes being made. Details on design and construction and ease of maintenance.

Gotta say I'm pleasantly surprised by a lot of what I found.

Right now I'm cleaning up the skeleton for more detailed and cleaner pics. Then sizing all the tools needed, supplies needed, and pointing out some of the inherent problem areas that some owners might experience.

Should have the beginnings of it posted soon.

matt gloss · Post by **matt gloss** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 1:28 am

GDP2000

jms033 · Post by **jms033** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 4:14 pm

Sorry to hear you had to break her down. I will be dismantling my Candace doll, probably this weekend.

cyclist · Post by **cyclist** » Sat Jun 22, 2019 2:00 pm

GDP2000 wrote:Alright, it's happened!

The fabric body has been broken down layer by layer. Many pics taken and notes being made. Details on design and construction and ease of maintenance.

Gotta say I'm pleasantly surprised by a lot of what I found.

Right now I'm cleaning up the skeleton for more detailed and cleaner pics. Then sizing all the tools needed, supplies needed, and pointing out some of the inherent problem areas that some owners might experience.

Should have the beginnings of it posted soon.

Hi GDP
Thanks in advance for posting your results. Both Spirit and I are looking forward to it.