Bobobie and Resinsoul Discussion - Part 12!!

Thank you soooo much! I can now order without fear.

 

I actually have that picture saved, I'm looking for that same customization on the 70cm/Long body. Thank you, though! I probably wasn't 100% clear in what I asked

 

Hey everyone, so this is a case of I already need to order new elastic for better stringing but bearing that in mind (please be nice ) I'm struggling with the Resinsoul bigger boy body. I've already added hot glue inside problem joints but I can't get the arms to stay in more fine-tuned outward poses. The shoulder seems to want only two positions and the doll would look better if I can get his arms to pose.
Anyone specifically solve that issue on this body? I am very low spoons and any confirmed success would help me conserve energy.
Additionally.... Sitting up seems to be tough. He is a cantankerous one and wants to fall backwards as well.
Any experiences are appreciated! Thank you

 

Wiring might help the arm issue, I know that's a common recommendation for RS bodies. The thicker elastic might help the sitting issue, not sure

 

Yeah, new elastic will do something but the arms, the shoulders especially, are just killing me. The last RS/BBB body I had was the girl body that came with Pandora and it was quite good after hot glue, not the case here. Usually I find wiring makes the biggest difference in the elbows. Anyway it'll be fine I will just camp out on it and eventually get new elastic too and fiddle.
I might also just felt the shoulders and hips and see if that does it.

 

Just jumping in to say!! My boys should be coming tomorrow on the first order! I’m so excited but I’m sure you all understand XD My Gang and my Jian are coming together so I’ll be busy all day

Hopefully my first wig making adventure goes smoothly too! I have a specific style for my Gang so I thought I’d make it myself. My Jian is fully ready from the box so I shall probably be posting photos in the other chat

 

Oooh exciting!! I hope you'll share pics!

 

Yay new dolls day! always super exciting

 

They’re both my first doll too! Ahh I can’t wait, it’s still early but I’m hoping to get them within the next hour!

 

Thank you! And of course I will providing my first wig attempt goes well XD

 

Oh well that is a very big deal then @EphemeralDarkness

 

@AlisonVonderland Definitely recommend wiring the arms of this body, as they aren't designed with any locks or significant friction areas. Fortunately, since they are pretty lightweight, it doesn't take much oomph to keep them where you want them. I want to say I had something like 14 gauge coated electrican wire in mine, but it might have even been multiple 16 gauge copper wires taped together at the ends...

I don't own this body anymore but I seem to remember mine always sat up very straight and stable provided I ensured the elastic went all the way into the string channel/slot on his thigh ball joint as I changed his hip angle. Maybe this isn't quite what you meant, maybe he's loose, but try this?

When you move his leg, instead of grabbing the thigh as a whole, grab right at his thigh ball joint with your thumb across the slot. Pull the leg slightly out of joint, and as you move it to 90 degrees, confirm you can feel the elastic entering the channel with your thumb. (you might have to rotate slightly to get it to pop in) Then ease the joint back into place with the elastic as far into the channel as it'll go.

That was probably a longwinded explanation, but hopefully it helps.

 

Thank you @Havra for your experiences! It definitely helps. I do remember my last body also was fussy at the hip joints so maybe that's it (you know, plus needing elastic) I will sort it out, and try wiring the arms too probably. Thank you again

 

Edit: I figured it out!



He’s here! I’m just adding some small mods to his face, as I do quite like his factory face up. I’ll probably blush him and add to his eye makeup when I get appropriate sealant! I’m just grateful I don’t have to draw eyebrows lmao

He is also bald until further notice, my wig failed so I ordered both a new wig cap and also a spare wig for the time being!

(I know the angle isn’t very flattering, I actually took this to show my boyfriend the septum ring mod! I love his little bit of eye wonk XD Those are the eyes DDE shipped him with but I am waiting on the proper coloured eyes for this character. I was hoping the set would be at least one of the right colours but, alas, my luck ran out)

 

@EphemeralDarkness - so that's Gang? My goodness, he's a handsome boi.
I love Resinsoul in that their dolls are so much more beautiful in person - but it drives me crazy how bad their old photos are.

 

Congrats on your arrival @EphemeralDarkness ! I think he seems pretty photogenic the piercing really suits him.

Back to my disaster fella (not really but you know) just wanted to say the simple advice about the hip angle and elastic channels solved the issue @Havra thank you! Now that I know to just turn the thigh mobility part a little outward he's sitting fine

 

Thank you! I can always post some more photos of his head turn if you’d like

And I agree, as much as I love Resinsoul sculpts, their older photos are so awful XD I brought him because his strong nose complimented my OC design, and I just hoped that the photos were in strange lighting. Turns out that was the case! Even his factory face up looks super pretty in natural lighting!!

 

Thank you so much! I plan to add more for him

And I’m glad you solved the issue with your boy’s joints! They can be a nightmare sometimes.

 

Glad I could be of some assistance, @AlisonVonderland !

 

My custom RS boy arrived recently! I didn't get a shipping notice so he was a complete surprise. He's PERFECT. I plan to document his coming together for DoA... I just had a baby so it'll be a while. Still, he's just perfect!