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What do people generally use for pinning if they want some thicker/more heavy duty than a paperclip?
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Dec 7, 2017 02:22
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The Moon Monster posted:What do people generally use for pinning if they want some thicker/more heavy duty than a paperclip? I use brass rod if I need something more rubust than a paperclip.
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Dec 7, 2017 02:36
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The Moon Monster posted:What do people generally use for pinning if they want some thicker/more heavy duty than a paperclip? Two paperclips? (Although I usually use guitar string of various gauges.)
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Dec 7, 2017 03:16
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I guess if you really wanted something durable as hell you could sacrifice an old wire hanger.
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Dec 7, 2017 05:11
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Just use some steel wire from a roll of it that you can find at any hardware, arts and crafts, or department store you loving nerds. It's like $3.
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Dec 7, 2017 05:20
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I'm in the process of painting my Gravis Captain from the Dark Imperium box and I am having so much fun with it. Really well designed: interesting and ornate without being over-designed. He's gonna be my special boy!
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Dec 7, 2017 05:21
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He does look cool. Even if he has a 'roid belly.
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Dec 7, 2017 05:45
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I did something that I don't exactly recall ever doing, and that's prime some minis white. Now every time i pick up my almost complete mini I find another tiny speck of white hiding under some collar or belt and I'm completely regretting my decision.
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Dec 7, 2017 07:31
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Big McHuge posted:I did something that I don't exactly recall ever doing, and that's prime some minis white. Now every time i pick up my almost complete mini I find another tiny speck of white hiding under some collar or belt and I'm completely regretting my decision. Try priming white, then doing a heavy black wash. That can give you the best of both worlds sometimes. Also, any of you nerds still using Xacto knives should really look into grabbing one of these:  Blades are super cheap, easy to replace, and precise enough for almost anything you're cutting. Anything a box cutter is too clumsy for, this guy will cut up real nice. Can be found at just about any hardware store, along with replacement blades, and you can get half a dozen for the price of a single Xacto blade.
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Dec 7, 2017 07:47
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I like my #16 Xacto blades too much to give them up.
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Dec 7, 2017 07:58
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Floppychop posted:I like my #16 Xacto blades too much to give them up. That's what I use, I love them.
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Dec 7, 2017 08:37
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Floppychop posted:I like my #16 Xacto blades too much to give them up. #11 for lyfe, yo. Signal posted:Also, any of you nerds still using Xacto knives should really look into grabbing one of these: And I've never been able to get those drat cutter blades to snap off cleanly - they always shatter and take a few good sections with the bad.
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Dec 7, 2017 14:25
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Signal posted:Also, any of you nerds still using Xacto knives should really look into grabbing one of these: I use that thing for working with pink foam. #11 supremacy.
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Dec 7, 2017 14:59
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The Moon Monster posted:What do people generally use for pinning if they want some thicker/more heavy duty than a paperclip? What are you pinning that needs something stronger than a paperclip?
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Dec 7, 2017 15:59
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Cat Face Joe posted:What are you pinning that needs something stronger than a paperclip? Yeah this is a good question. I used a medium sized nail recently for the flight stand for my wifes Tantalus, and that is more than enough there. Paperclips are generally good enough for all normal sized models/parts.
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Dec 7, 2017 16:13
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Cat Face Joe posted:What are you pinning that needs something stronger than a paperclip? Brass rod is a great choice. It won't be as hard on your tools as a nail.
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Dec 7, 2017 16:15
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dexefiend posted:Brass rod is a great choice. It won't be as hard on your tools as a nail. Also this. For the nail I used I cheated because it was exactly the right size, and I used the head of the nail to add extra strength by putting it through the bottom of a large oval base and gluing on both sides.
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Dec 7, 2017 16:26
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The Moon Monster posted:What do people generally use for pinning if they want some thicker/more heavy duty than a paperclip? https://www.gf9.com/Default.aspx?tabid=348&art_id=2871 This is basically a life time supply. Edit: That I bought 10 years ago and it appears to be out of stock. Grr. Philthy fucked around with this message at 16:39 on Dec 7, 2017 |
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Dec 7, 2017 16:36
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The Sex Cannon posted:I'm in the process of painting my Gravis Captain from the Dark Imperium box and I am having so much fun with it. Really well designed: interesting and ornate without being over-designed. Are you ever going to use those bits I sent? I wanna see that Troll (and anything else you might make/paint with them).
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Dec 7, 2017 16:58
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Christmas came early. Scale75 set arrived. Only took 17 days not 60.
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Dec 7, 2017 20:52
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I've used all sorts of blades. These are the only two I use anymore: #2  #18  If you're using #11s do yourself a favor and upgrade to a large sized knife. The small chisels and blades cost the same as the larger ones, but break easier and get dull faster. #18 is the best tool I've used for chopping bits for conversions and removing major gates on models. #2 is large enough to hold with just your fingers and I don't even use it with the knife handle anymore. It's what I use to remove flash and mold lines. My 3rd most used tool are miniature files, which I use first before following up with the #2 blade. The Moon Monster posted:What do people generally use for pinning if they want some thicker/more heavy duty than a paperclip? Unironically- larger paper clips
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Dec 7, 2017 23:15
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Cat Face Joe posted:What are you pinning that needs something stronger than a paperclip?
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Dec 8, 2017 00:15
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Pierzak posted:What are you pinning that needs more than a paper clip? Serious question, because it means the difference between "two paper clips" and "rebar". The only thing I've needed to double-paperclip was the arms on the penitent engine. If I do another one, I'm going right for brass rod.
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Dec 8, 2017 00:21
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BULBASAUR posted:#2 is large enough to hold with just your fingers and I don't even use it with the knife handle anymore. It's what I use to remove flash and mold lines. And that's why they call you Scarfinger.
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Dec 8, 2017 00:55
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I'm afraid to put TOO much primer on my model, but it's semi-transparent in some places. Will paint stick to it just as well or should I dare to hit it again? It's Army Painter Alien Purple if that matters. It's not like it's bare plastic.
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Dec 8, 2017 01:45
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BJPaskoff posted:I'm afraid to put TOO much primer on my model, but it's semi-transparent in some places. Will paint stick to it just as well or should I dare to hit it again? It's Army Painter Alien Purple if that matters. It's not like it's bare plastic. When I use army painter as primer for my reaper bones, sometimes bits of the underside are semi-transparent when I'm done. Sometimes I hit them with an extra shot of primer, sometimes I don't, I haven't noticed a difference either way 
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Dec 8, 2017 02:36
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It's entirely possible I forgot I hit it with a wash and that's what the gray is from.  Changing the topic, what's the best way to do snow on minis? I see a lot of basing tutorials, but not snow. I'm painting my Tyranids with dark purples and grays, and want it to look like they're eating up a snowy planet. I sort of did a snow effect on my Shadespire guys and it came out okay, but I'd like some professional-ish tips because I did it on my own. Sometimes it looks good, other times I think it just looks dirty. 
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Dec 8, 2017 03:34
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Speaking of tools, is there a goon-recommended way of chopping stuff up for conversions? I think I heard you can use a jeweler’s saw, but I have no idea if they’re any good or if some are better than others.
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Dec 8, 2017 03:35
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A #18 bit and a miniature file are all you need. Make a shallow pilot cut on either side of your bit, then push down hard to chop it off clean. File it flat and you're in business. Remember to face the flat chisel bit towards the side you want to be flat.
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Dec 8, 2017 03:50
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OptimusWang posted:Speaking of tools, is there a goon-recommended way of chopping stuff up for conversions? I think I heard you can use a jeweler’s saw, but I have no idea if they’re any good or if some are better than others. I use this one, love it. http://umm-usa.com/onlinestore/product_info.php?cPath=21_28&products_id=37
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Dec 8, 2017 03:58
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Indolent Bastard posted:Are you ever going to use those bits I sent? I wanna see that Troll (and anything else you might make/paint with them). I promise to you that I will. However, I want to get a bunch of 40k stuff done for Adepticon first. Primaris Marines and 8th ed. 40k have got me hankerin' for cool space mans. I hope you can understand.
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Dec 8, 2017 04:59
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BULBASAUR posted:A #18 Nah, too heavy for my tastes when working out mold lines. I like the delicacy of the small knife.
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Dec 8, 2017 05:21
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I've nearly finished the first unit for my new Death Guard army. I am hype.  The colours are a little too vibrant because of auto correction. I'm bad at taking photos. My idea was to have a mix of earthy mud and Astrogranite stone areas on the bases both for visual appeal and to make them fit my tables. I'm not sure if I should swap out the Agrellan on their bases for Stirland Battlemire though. To do: Matt varnish and then apply gloss to wounds. Get better at photography.
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Dec 8, 2017 05:24
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DiHK posted:Nah, too heavy for my tastes when working out mold lines. I like the delicacy of the small knife. For sure. That #18 is for chopping and getting straight cuts. I've tried to use it for mold lines and it's really bad. You want a #2 or #11 for those
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Dec 8, 2017 05:26
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OptimusWang posted:Speaking of tools, is there a goon-recommended way of chopping stuff up for conversions? I think I heard you can use a jeweler’s saw, but I have no idea if they’re any good or if some are better than others. I get a lot of use from my xacto razor saw and miter. https://www.amazon.com/Xacto-X75320...7GARE7FHG3BGRVE
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Dec 8, 2017 07:32
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R0ckfish posted:I did some stealers, took a while due to the busy end of semester but what can you do. Some more bugs done!
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Dec 8, 2017 08:12
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OptimusWang posted:Speaking of tools, is there a goon-recommended way of chopping stuff up for conversions? I think I heard you can use a jeweler’s saw, but I have no idea if they’re any good or if some are better than others. +1 to using a razor saw. I picked one up a little while back and it just slices through stuff. Jewellers saws tend to have a thicker blade, and their main point of doing curvy freehand cuts in sheet metal is probably gonna be more of a hassle for conversions.
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Dec 8, 2017 11:04
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Swann-Morton #3 Scalpel for life.
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Dec 8, 2017 12:15
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Lovely Joe Stalin posted:I've nearly finished the first unit for my new Death Guard army. I am hype. Love these little guys, but I think this is definitely a situation where the model would look better on a Goblin Green base. I am big on black bases, but colored bases can work just fine. I think it blends in with the Nurglings a little too much in this case though.
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Dec 8, 2017 13:16
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Luminaflare posted:Swann-Morton #3 Scalpel for life. Waaay too sharp for my liking. They'll slice off a finger and you won't even realize it until you've spilled half a pint of blood on the floor.
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Dec 8, 2017 14:27
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