Way found to hold executioner blades
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Way found to hold executioner blades
I found a method that works for holding thier blades in place. It uses masking tape to hold it. It's a simple idea, but it works. This way my hands and I didn't get bored.
Also try to check out the corsair and the noble with his greenstuff cloak. It was the first time I've ever used it, and I'm pretty pleased with it. He's the dude for my chariot. Only thing I'm afraid of is if his scales (sand) might fall off later.
So here's the link:
http://photobucket.com/albums/e236/Seralkith/
-note only the folders: Corsairs, Noble and Executioners have pics
Thanks for looking
Also try to check out the corsair and the noble with his greenstuff cloak. It was the first time I've ever used it, and I'm pretty pleased with it. He's the dude for my chariot. Only thing I'm afraid of is if his scales (sand) might fall off later.
So here's the link:
http://photobucket.com/albums/e236/Seralkith/
-note only the folders: Corsairs, Noble and Executioners have pics
Thanks for looking
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The GS cloak is good, though I share your doubts about the stability of the sand. However, if it works and the sand stays on, be sure to inform us, as that is an interesting method.
In case the sand falls off, just use GS to make the scales. make tiny (and I mean tiny) balls of GS, then press them onto the cloaks surface and flatten them. This will result in nice enough scales, too.
In case the sand falls off, just use GS to make the scales. make tiny (and I mean tiny) balls of GS, then press them onto the cloaks surface and flatten them. This will result in nice enough scales, too.
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Re: Way found to hold executioner blades
Seralkith wrote:I found a method that works for holding thier blades in place. It uses masking tape to hold it. It's a simple idea, but it works. This way my hands and I didn't get bored.
It's not only the boredom but the stability as well. In most cases if you accidentally move your hands slightly, the glue will lose it's "grip" once again. I'll try your method since I have problems with the exec blades and pinning just ain't my thing. What I didn't like, is that you have to glue the blade before painting while I usually I finish the paintjob and attach the blade afterwards.
The trick with the sand-cloak seems nice but in some parts sand-rocks have gone one on top of the other giving a not so credible effect. Like Morn I hope they won't fall after some time.
The corsair is nice, perhaps a bit more highlighting on the boots (or there is already but I can't see it due to the photo-lighting).
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I'll write it again because it works so well. Use a fine pointed Soldering Iron and solder the executioner blades on, the method works better than any pinning job can achieve, with less chance of damaging the model.
If anyone thinks that it will melt the pewter, i've done soldering work on alot of GW pewter models and i'venever had even the slightest deformation froma soldering job. The modelcan get rather warm though.
If anyone thinks that it will melt the pewter, i've done soldering work on alot of GW pewter models and i'venever had even the slightest deformation froma soldering job. The modelcan get rather warm though.
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@Hali: In this thread http://www.druchii.net/viewtopic.php?t=40705, Martin advised against soldering (except if he was talking strictly agaist soldering chariots which I doubt). I haven't checked for my self yet but I will since the "tools" are available in my house.
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Hey thanks for the posts. I thought of little green balls to make scales but I had just bought the modeling sand for $2 and wanted to use it, plus it was quicker. To help it stick better I'm thinking of coating it with watered down PVA glue, though I'm not sure if primer will stick well enough to it. I'll experiment with it first, even though the primer aparently sticks to every thing, with exception to air.
To Shadow Blade the ultimate: The super glue I use is called Super 'T' by "Hot Stuff".
I've painted more corsairs since these pics. There are 5 that are curently finished out of 16 but they all have some paint on them. Most of this work took place over my break from exams.
To Shadow Blade the ultimate: The super glue I use is called Super 'T' by "Hot Stuff".
I've painted more corsairs since these pics. There are 5 that are curently finished out of 16 but they all have some paint on them. Most of this work took place over my break from exams.
@Johnthedrow: every last one of these was soldered. I've never had a blade fall off before, and i've never had a deformation from the model. http://www.druchii.net/album_page.php?pic_id=2232
You have to hold a soldering iron on pewter for a fair while before it melts. Nothing a little common sense won't counter.
You have to hold a soldering iron on pewter for a fair while before it melts. Nothing a little common sense won't counter.
Seralkith: nice idea... but... can you take the masking tape off afterwards without ripping the model in half?
... and how do you get the sword so straight in the first place when using the tape? Do you tape first, angle it in and glue or do you hold it for a few seconds and then tape it?
Hali: Can you explain exactly what soldering is, I don't know what it translates to in Swedish, but you have a damn fine result and it might be something useful to know now that I am about to get meself a rather large unit of Executioners.
... and how do you get the sword so straight in the first place when using the tape? Do you tape first, angle it in and glue or do you hold it for a few seconds and then tape it?
Hali: Can you explain exactly what soldering is, I don't know what it translates to in Swedish, but you have a damn fine result and it might be something useful to know now that I am about to get meself a rather large unit of Executioners.
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Seralkith wrote:Hey thanks for the posts. I thought of little green balls to make scales but I had just bought the modeling sand for $2 and wanted to use it, plus it was quicker. To help it stick better I'm thinking of coating it with watered down PVA glue, though I'm not sure if primer will stick well enough to it.
PVA glue might work, but I have my doubts since you are just going to be putting it over the sand. Instead, I would use a very thin superglue. It will give you a MUCH stronger bond. GW superglue is very thin and flows well. Stay away from the superglue gels or "gap filling" superglues.
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