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In article <cubquf$bj9l$1@netnews.upenn.edu>, Craig Douglas,
cjdd@ucwphilly.rr.com Varfed out the following in Timo speak...
> Hello all,
>
> I am new to the hobby and recently acquired some man-sized metal models that
> are pre-slotta, so each figure stands on a fairly thick rectangle of metal.
> How would you recommend I attach them to standard size bases?
>
> I've been told either to just glue them on as is and even out with green
> stuff; or, alternatively, to snip off the metal bases and apply the models'
> feet directly to the plastic bases.
>
> Thank you for any advice,
> Craig
>
Tools:
Jewelers saw (mini hack-saw) with fine scale blades
Pin vice (small hand powered drill)
Hard wire - model & train shops often carry a decent supply
Wire cutters/clippers
Well, if you're bound and determined to convert them to the
current 28mm GW plastic bases obviously you'll need some of the round or
square non-slotta bases. (Out of curiosity, why the urge to convert
them? - most players I know that don't object to 'non-standard' or
'official' minis certainly wouldn't complain about 'non-standard'
bases.) As for removing the minis from their metal bases, I'd *highly*
recommend using a Jewelers saw (small hack saw) which are capable of
using hair fine blades. You can carefully snip away large parts of the
metal bases with clippers, and then remove the material under the feet
with the saw (which should remove minimal material from the mini itself
if you're careful) and leave you with nice flat surfaces on the bottom
of the mini's feet. Once you've removed the figure and are ready to
attach it to your new base, use the pin vise to drill small holes in the
bottom of each foot (at the ankle area where the metal is thick/deepest)
to accommodate a piece of your wire to use as a pin. Glue your pins
into the bottom of the mini's legs with some super glue or 5 minute
epoxy. Once the glue is dry, use the pins in the mini's feet to gently
mark the plastic base for exact placement of your holes in the base.
Use the pin vise to drill the holes and carefully glue the mini into the
base. If you want extra stability, you can fill the bottom of the bases
with epoxy, or even auto body bondo and let it harden and then drill
your pin holes and glue in the mini. If you're worried about the mini
or base sticking to your work surface, just place it on a cheap
styrofoam plate or piece of wax paper while you wait for the glue to
dry.
Hope that helps,
Myrmidon
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