Here we go...
One of .. if not The most useful techniques you can know.
When do you use Pinning?
When you have a multi-part model that you will be using in games
(lets face it some games are rough on mini's). or the bit just wont glue to the rest of the model, or oh Poop!
i just broke the weapon off the model.
What do i need?
A pin vice, some superglue, paper clips (or wire or rod for big fixes) some cutters
(i would NOT recommend GW clippers for cutting paper clips as it will wreck
them really quick!)
Getting started.
Here's what i got to do. Mr Khorne B's axe got broke a few games ago
and I've just remembered to fix him here's the bitz I'm using.
First drill the two bits to be pinned locating them as best you can
(its a good idea to make a small mark with a Knife on each surface to be pinned).
Drill slowly and carefully applying constant pressure.
(don't push too hard as these drills can go in your finger deep :shock: No really!)
Cut your 'Pin' from your Rod/Paper clip wire etc... to the length you want.
Glue in your pin in one of your pieces apply glue to the other bit and secure your pieces together.
Voilá its all done. i just need to touch up the repair with a bit of paint.
Hope this helps someone
Cheers
Zog
comments
Harkon Greywolf: I have to say though that if I'm pinning plastic to plastic I often use
poly cement not superglue and try to "meld" the plastic together. It's less brittle than
superglue and often lasts longer!
One of .. if not The most useful techniques you can know.
When do you use Pinning?
When you have a multi-part model that you will be using in games
(lets face it some games are rough on mini's). or the bit just wont glue to the rest of the model, or oh Poop!
i just broke the weapon off the model.
What do i need?
A pin vice, some superglue, paper clips (or wire or rod for big fixes) some cutters
(i would NOT recommend GW clippers for cutting paper clips as it will wreck
them really quick!)
Getting started.
Here's what i got to do. Mr Khorne B's axe got broke a few games ago
and I've just remembered to fix him here's the bitz I'm using.
First drill the two bits to be pinned locating them as best you can
(its a good idea to make a small mark with a Knife on each surface to be pinned).
Drill slowly and carefully applying constant pressure.
(don't push too hard as these drills can go in your finger deep :shock: No really!)
Cut your 'Pin' from your Rod/Paper clip wire etc... to the length you want.
Glue in your pin in one of your pieces apply glue to the other bit and secure your pieces together.
Voilá its all done. i just need to touch up the repair with a bit of paint.
Hope this helps someone
Cheers
Zog
comments
Harkon Greywolf: I have to say though that if I'm pinning plastic to plastic I often use
poly cement not superglue and try to "meld" the plastic together. It's less brittle than
superglue and often lasts longer!