This looks super useful since I also like to do a lot of customization on my bases but don't want to have to paint around or between my miniatures' feet. Thanks so much!
I use Brass rod from a railway model shop. When I've finished model I just snip the rod flush with the sole of the foot. Brass is much more easier to cut and doesn't damage your wire snips (cutter) unlike steel which can.
Rich Morton yeh the brass is much softer, paper clips however are cheaper for me and a pair of wire cutters snips them up quick, any method that helps speed up painting is great :) -Sam
I do the same thing with a nail and a cheap modelling hot glue gun (like $2-3 at Michaels) to stick based minis to nails for priming/painting. I'll try this technique for un-based models in the future (like when I want to paint the base before adding the miniature)
Frost and Fists cheers Methos, I found it so much easier doing it this way and not worrying about basing models after I finished them and getting paint all over the feet of my models or paint onto finished bases- Sam
Would it also be possible to fix the model with something like blu-tack? I want to paint mine pinned to sparkling wine korks in subassemblies (so no weird cables and stuff get in the way).
I've done this for a guard army, but it takes an age to drill the holes. How do you do that? Another basics video maybe? I've tried by hand and with a dremmel. The latter I found too fast and tended to melt the plastic. Most success using a full on power drill that could run at a much lower rpm.
I tried with the dremel but like you, had issues with melting models! Now I always batch drill everything similar to painting. I will build a 10 man unit or sometimes an army and then before priming I go through and drill 1 hole in every models foot, I only do the one foot per model as that's all it needs unless it's a huge one but I find doing them in a batch really speeds up the process. I can do a video in future when I can! -Sam
This is my go to superglue now Everbuild HV50-EBD Stick 2 Industrial Grade High Viscosity Superglue, Clear, 50 g amzn.eu/d/0fP0edH and this for activating 400ml Bond It superglue ACTIVATOR Accelerator Adhesive Glue Instant Super amzn.eu/d/8FitOMI
Why spend money on corks... Drink more wine instead :-) Also, i found that Champers/preseco corks to be good for slightly bigger / broader models which can become unbalanced easily e.g. thunderwolf cavalry.
You can either use metal clippers to cut it off or what I do is drill a hole into the base where I want the pin to go through and then glue it on the other side so it's secure-Sam
Awesome video. Straight to the point and "answered my question" within seconds of watching (no pointless context to scroll through!)
This looks super useful since I also like to do a lot of customization on my bases but don't want to have to paint around or between my miniatures' feet. Thanks so much!
Glad it was helpful!
I use Brass rod from a railway model shop. When I've finished model I just snip the rod flush with the sole of the foot. Brass is much more easier to cut and doesn't damage your wire snips (cutter) unlike steel which can.
Rich Morton yeh the brass is much softer, paper clips however are cheaper for me and a pair of wire cutters snips them up quick, any method that helps speed up painting is great :) -Sam
quick and great! that's how i like a tutorial vid :)
I do the same thing with a nail and a cheap modelling hot glue gun (like $2-3 at Michaels) to stick based minis to nails for priming/painting. I'll try this technique for un-based models in the future (like when I want to paint the base before adding the miniature)
I am in this hobby for 8 years. And I dident know that people actually drill hols for the pins when painting xD
Darmamu loads of people so different things! Thanks for watching :) -Sam
Great tip, my man! I usually do my bases separately, so i almost exclusively paint this way!
~ Wolfbrother Methos
Frost and Fists cheers Methos, I found it so much easier doing it this way and not worrying about basing models after I finished them and getting paint all over the feet of my models or paint onto finished bases- Sam
Thank you also do you know how to ungle the pin
Amazing! Thanks for the video this helps a lot!
Would it also be possible to fix the model with something like blu-tack? I want to paint mine pinned to sparkling wine korks in subassemblies (so no weird cables and stuff get in the way).
How easy is it to remove the clip from the feet using super glue? Also are you using a hobby drill?
How do you stop it from swinging in circles once placed on the cork?
Use two pins…
I've done this for a guard army, but it takes an age to drill the holes. How do you do that? Another basics video maybe? I've tried by hand and with a dremmel. The latter I found too fast and tended to melt the plastic. Most success using a full on power drill that could run at a much lower rpm.
I tried with the dremel but like you, had issues with melting models! Now I always batch drill everything similar to painting. I will build a 10 man unit or sometimes an army and then before priming I go through and drill 1 hole in every models foot, I only do the one foot per model as that's all it needs unless it's a huge one but I find doing them in a batch really speeds up the process. I can do a video in future when I can! -Sam
Which brand of glue do you use and where can I buy it from? Thx (:
This is my go to superglue now Everbuild HV50-EBD Stick 2 Industrial Grade High Viscosity Superglue, Clear, 50 g amzn.eu/d/0fP0edH and this for activating 400ml Bond It superglue ACTIVATOR Accelerator Adhesive Glue Instant Super amzn.eu/d/8FitOMI
I know this video is 7 years but I've been trying to find a tutorial on this for so long
Cheers for this!
Why spend money on corks... Drink more wine instead :-) Also, i found that Champers/preseco corks to be good for slightly bigger / broader models which can become unbalanced easily e.g. thunderwolf cavalry.
great video dude
basic miniature painting thank's! Hope it helps. -Sam
Noob question, but how to you remove the pin from the model when you're done?
You can either use metal clippers to cut it off or what I do is drill a hole into the base where I want the pin to go through and then glue it on the other side so it's secure-Sam
Thanks mate
Good share
IDICBeer 40k cheers Nick :) -Sam
I want the paint on my face 😂