I am sure if you Google Megatron Beast Wars Transmetal you will see wait for it.
Gold Rot Syndrome.
As part of a lot purchase I did get a Megatron who died this way, but I have an idea. I would like to see if this falls under the viable/good idea, or "Nope, no go for reason X."
What if I used a 3D printer, to print a replacement part, and paint it gold. Would that work?
For the record my town's library does offer free 3D printing.
Repair Question/idea
Re: Repair Question/idea
Just as not all plastics are equal, depends entirely on the printer and material used. You've also got to 3D scan and/or model it. So maybe.
Re: Repair Question/idea
I'm a bit late to reply, but I think the easiest solution would be to part-swap from an Armada Predacon and just paint those bits gold or whatever the color is supposed to be.