Really enjoying these repair videos! (For those reading this comment) Of course this also works with Billy Bass Junior, but the bracket that holds him in the plaque is a smaller size. Just be careful because the plastic is a cheaper quality and that bracket is prone to cracking. Same thing with the screw pegs. Gorilla glue is the solution for repairing broken plastic, I’m speaking from experience;)
I get motorshaft gears on Amazon, and Youmicheal made a whistle piece model on thingiverse and it should pop up if you search singing fish whistle piece stl on google
I tried using a heat gun for Skullkrane’s whistle piece because the hole is too small but failed because I’m not a professional. Someday I’ll order a new whistle piece from Skullkrane and try to make the hole a little bigger using a heat gun.
Working on repairing my 15 year bbbm. Nothing is cracked except for the mouth mech, but none of the body movements work. The plastic casing flexes when ever the tail is supposed to move. And ideas what is the cause?
So i got it to work temporarily, I have no idea what is wrong, originally only the head would move alongside the jaw, then only the mouth would move and the head would barely lift, now the tail and mouth works but the head doesn't lift. Would it be something to do with the spring being removed?
If you put some WD40 on the plastics of the fish, it makes the skin a lot easier to get on. I do it almost every time I fix a singing fish, because if not there's a risk of stretching the rubber and causing it to rip
I can finally repair the 2 Billy Bones, Catfish & Jaws I need to sell!!! Thanks for makin this video dude :D
Glad I could help!
Really enjoying these repair videos! (For those reading this comment) Of course this also works with Billy Bass Junior, but the bracket that holds him in the plaque is a smaller size. Just be careful because the plastic is a cheaper quality and that bracket is prone to cracking. Same thing with the screw pegs. Gorilla glue is the solution for repairing broken plastic, I’m speaking from experience;)
Good stuff to keep in mind yeah. I've never owned a Billy Jr but will certainly keep this in mind if I ever find one.
Where can I get these parts? I have 2 that sing and twitch but they wont move with full range of motion.
I get motorshaft gears on Amazon, and Youmicheal made a whistle piece model on thingiverse and it should pop up if you search singing fish whistle piece stl on google
what filament did you print them with? i have 3d printed hat arm square shaft gears but it keeps stripping
@@TheGemmySnowmanDoctor-ze4ho If PLA is too weak try PETG. Although I never usually have problems with PLA gears
@@IDogFan41 thanks, i will try out petg
I tried using a heat gun for Skullkrane’s whistle piece because the hole is too small but failed because I’m not a professional. Someday I’ll order a new whistle piece from Skullkrane and try to make the hole a little bigger using a heat gun.
Don’t order from skullkrane he scams
@@LoganTheGemmyCollector Use a 3D printer instead!
@@LoganTheGemmyCollectorwdym?
Working on repairing my 15 year bbbm. Nothing is cracked except for the mouth mech, but none of the body movements work. The plastic casing flexes when ever the tail is supposed to move. And ideas what is the cause?
So i got it to work temporarily, I have no idea what is wrong, originally only the head would move alongside the jaw, then only the mouth would move and the head would barely lift, now the tail and mouth works but the head doesn't lift. Would it be something to do with the spring being removed?
Also how do you reattach the tail spring? I have been puzzled on how to do it for my 15 year bbbm and a few others
@@SomeThing-z9iTail string goes around one side of the square rod, and is inserted into the extruded cuts on the gearbox.
would you be able to share any of the files for the parts? Trying to help a friends son fix his. Thank you.
Youmicheal made a whistle piece model on thingiverse and it should pop up if you search singing fish whistle piece stl on google
What gears does this one take
9 tooth for body 10 tooth for mouth
Wow
Does this work with the 2021 Billy
Yes, but I find it hard to believe the whistle piece is broken less than 2 years after it was manufactured
@@IDogFan41Quality is at a loss for modern items
Can I send you my fish to repair? Got cashapp or whatever u got bro
Sure, shoot me an email at giancarlo0041@gmail.com
Are you gonna sell this on eBay?
Possibly.
i got everything working on my jaws now expect i cannot get the skin on
If you put some WD40 on the plastics of the fish, it makes the skin a lot easier to get on. I do it almost every time I fix a singing fish, because if not there's a risk of stretching the rubber and causing it to rip
Gemmy industries 2000 cool catfish
Rapping version