As a Malifaux player, some of the old metals (this one and the other riders especially) were a pain in the ass. So glad they started switching to plastics.
Best video I've seen on pinning. I appreciate the more advanced techniques. Wish I've known about them sooner, heh. I play Warmachine and some of their figs have very tiny joints.
Yeah that pin vise is great to use, especially if you love having extremely agonizing cramps in your hands. I'm hoping they'll come out with one with even less ergonomic consideration in mind, to cause even more painful cramping in your hands. I'd give that pin vise a 'thumbs up' but, well you know. No can do.
@oxfd611 Good to know. I've been wondering how that worked because it would be easier to handle than the big cordless drill. Didn't think it would have enough torque, though. Cheers!
For those looking to pin/repair 28mm miniatures (i.e. for flag poles, weapon arms, et cetera) you may pin using steel staples (i.e. cutting a steel staple to length). You're welcome.
thx for the tutorial man, i was having trouble getting my metal models to work (not least my Chaos Dreadnought) but this method made things easy, if a bit more labor intensive lol
I've never noticed accelerator making the bond weaker. It just quickly removes the moisture from the surface of the glue. Sprinkling on baking soda has the same results.
For the 3rd technique when you are strengthening the cap how do you get the pin flush or lower then the model? I always have a lil bit sticking up. it's hard to file it down
ThePaintingClinic Great video and some good ideas on pinning awkward pieces. Having a problem pinning a miniature, the piece is a sword with a hand. The point that needs pinning is the wrist joint to the arm.
Do old warmachine figures... Metal ones. Need to be pinned? Superglue won't be enough? Like lich lord terminus... I'm kinda interested in playing warmachine.. Looks like gonna have busy days ahead of me after I buy my figures....
+JAN MICHAEL I used to have hordes models and yes - they're a pita. I'd pin every single metal miniature in that range. The quality of the processes they have in place for manufacturing them is far inferior to the stuff GW puts out. As such, you have to take a lot more care!
It causes a chemicle reaction there is no way that it doesn't affect the bond. As an experiment try it on something without a pin preferably a metal mini. Like the one you pinned in this video. Use the accelerant on one leg and glue one without it. You probably wouldn't notice the effects on a pinned mini. It has been my experience that it makes the glue brittle. Not to mention that stuff is absolutley bad for your health and you should wear gloves to keep that stuff out of your bloodstream!
Some you might want to, if you have large figures that say have wings or long arms or attachments that cause weight pressure on the over all figure it can help for stability to pin them up.
why not just use clamps rather than drilling into your finger? as long as they're light, heck you could even use duct tape, or maybe even masking tape.
The glue excelerant or insta set makes the glue weak! A heat lamp or high wattage lite can speed up the drying process without weaking the bond! Also try not to add extra chemicles into the mix if you can help it! If you have to use insta-set then try not to get it on your skin!! Always allow minis to dry outside or in a well ventillated area so as not to breathen those fumes!
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As a Malifaux player, some of the old metals (this one and the other riders especially) were a pain in the ass. So glad they started switching to plastics.
Best video I've seen on pinning. I appreciate the more advanced techniques. Wish I've known about them sooner, heh. I play Warmachine and some of their figs have very tiny joints.
Wonderful video. I'm new into miniatures and your videos have been a godsend.
Could you tell me what model black and decker you are using?
Yeah that pin vise is great to use, especially if you love having extremely agonizing cramps in your hands. I'm hoping they'll come out with one with even less ergonomic consideration in mind, to cause even more painful cramping in your hands. I'd give that pin vise a 'thumbs up' but, well you know. No can do.
You're welcome to use a power drill, but don't come crying to us when you blow through the other side of your mini..
Not to mention the tool wasn't made for miniatures anyway, it's a jewelers tool that just happens to be useful for the hobby.
Perfect figure for a "how to pin" video. I really like this figure.
@oxfd611 Good to know. I've been wondering how that worked because it would be easier to handle than the big cordless drill. Didn't think it would have enough torque, though. Cheers!
For those looking to pin/repair 28mm miniatures (i.e. for flag poles, weapon arms, et cetera) you may pin using steel staples (i.e. cutting a steel staple to length). You're welcome.
for what it is worth, that's a really cool mini. Good Pinning demo!
thank you for this turorial i was having fun with my bigger metal miniatures this helped out alot.
thx for the tutorial man, i was having trouble getting my metal models to work (not least my Chaos Dreadnought) but this method made things easy, if a bit more labor intensive lol
"All it does is drill a hole in your hand..."
It's comforting knowing that I'm not the only one that's happened to =P Great vid as always man :)
I've never noticed accelerator making the bond weaker. It just quickly removes the moisture from the surface of the glue. Sprinkling on baking soda has the same results.
Thank you, alot of great info. Cant wait to see this model painted.
I came upon this video just by accident. It was very interesting how you build this miniature model.
Nice vid, the tip about the horns is very helpful, thanks.
this will give me much more secure secureness... :D great video!
I see you stole Sonny Rollins' glasses...
How do you pin to the base? do you use the little holes on the bottom of the base or just do a hole in a empty space and bend and glue the clip?
For the 3rd technique when you are strengthening the cap how do you get the pin flush or lower then the model? I always have a lil bit sticking up. it's hard to file it down
What size bit are you using? Does it matter if you use one thats slightly too big?
ThePaintingClinic Great video and some good ideas on pinning awkward pieces. Having a problem pinning a miniature, the piece is a sword with a hand. The point that needs pinning is the wrist joint to the arm.
+CaptainBipto Did ya get it fixed?
+rhikdavis Yes I managed to do it after. A bit of a pain to do though.
Good tip on the backbone for the horns!!!
great job thank you for sending info I missed
Thanks to these videos, I will never buy a Maulfucked model haha.
Would using a tin based solder work just as well, or would too much detail be lost?
+James Estrada If you're talking about trying to solder the parts together, don't. The melting point on pewter is very low.
@tbelcher01 You're doing it exactly right.
Very good tutorial! Thanks!
Do old warmachine figures... Metal ones. Need to be pinned? Superglue won't be enough? Like lich lord terminus... I'm kinda interested in playing warmachine.. Looks like gonna have busy days ahead of me after I buy my figures....
JAN MICHAEL Mainly, yes.
+JAN MICHAEL I used to have hordes models and yes - they're a pita. I'd pin every single metal miniature in that range. The quality of the processes they have in place for manufacturing them is far inferior to the stuff GW puts out. As such, you have to take a lot more care!
To secure a proper depth with the drill, just make a mark on it with a marker.
Miniature Market sells the Army Painter drill for under $8. Use with paper clip wire. Done! (:
The Dremmel I have has a speed control on the bottom of the base:-)
You're great❤
I would give anything for you to learn how to keep your things in focus and on screen
A modern Go Pro or even modern digital camera makes this all easy work. FYI.
made my day
They're straight pins, for fabric.
It causes a chemicle reaction there is no way that it doesn't affect the bond. As an experiment try it on something without a pin preferably a metal mini. Like the one you pinned in this video. Use the accelerant on one leg and glue one without it. You probably wouldn't notice the effects on a pinned mini. It has been my experience that it makes the glue brittle. Not to mention that stuff is absolutley bad for your health and you should wear gloves to keep that stuff out of your bloodstream!
pinning is not needed on plastic mini's, right?
Some you might want to, if you have large figures that say have wings or long arms or attachments that cause weight pressure on the over all figure it can help for stability to pin them up.
99.9% of the time, no.
why not just use clamps rather than drilling into your finger? as long as they're light, heck you could even use duct tape, or maybe even masking tape.
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The glue excelerant or insta set makes the glue weak! A heat lamp or high wattage lite can speed up the drying process without weaking the bond! Also try not to add extra chemicles into the mix if you can help it! If you have to use insta-set then try not to get it on your skin!! Always allow minis to dry outside or in a well ventillated area so as not to breathen those fumes!
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Yeah, Dremels are not very good for drilling, it's worse with plastic as it eats at the sides of the holes.
Another iinteresting and educational video. It's a shame that the miniature is such a pig as it is bad ass
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