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robbdaman
Underboss
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 | | 07/05/2006 7:29 PM |
| No this isn't a post about Mister Mister. I have a chainmail Very Young Red Dragon (equivalent to LRD) that has a wing that breaks off all the time. I'd like to fix it with pins or what have you but I'm not sure what the best more effective and reliable way would be to do that. Do I need to get a pen drill so I can poke some holes in the body? Where can I get one? Use paper clips or something else? Thanks.
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Wyzdum
Sergeant
404 Posts
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| | 07/05/2006 8:28 PM |
| Hi,
I've had very good success with the same problem on various white metal parts using a pin vise, Squadron Putty & crazy glue (or similiar). They can be found on-line through Micro-Mark.
Only drill one hole in the smaller part to be attached using a bit the same gauge as a thin but stiff wire (not as thick as a paper clip) about 1 mm deep, if room permits. The hole should be at the joint where the two pieces will connect. The bits can also be purchased through Micro-Mark
Cut about an inch of wire off, dip the end in the glue & then insert it into the pre-drilled hole - let it dry.
Using a sharp wire cutter, cut all but 1 mm of wire off the part sticking out and carefully line it up with the place it is to be joined, marking the exact location to be drilled. (By the way, it may be helpful to pre-mark the location where the holes line up. One way to do this is to insert a small bit of pencil lead, or colored crayon into the first hole and touch the two pieces together as if they were going to be joined. This leaves a tiny mark where you should drill the second hole).
Dab the exposed end of wire in the glue and insert it into the other part's hole, checking to be sure the two parts line up snug and as planned. Next, put a drop of glue right where the two pieces meet at the joint, followed by a BB sized ball of putty and gently work it all around the joint. (Using a smooth rounded stick, like the end of a paint brush, is the best thing for this as you don't want to touch it. By the way, don't worry about making it look good, as you can sand it later).
Finally, the hardest part is to let it dry in such a way that it puts no strain on the two parts. I usually rig up some paint jars or little boxes to hold it at the correct angle.
When it dries you can sand it smooth using fine emory paper/cloth by hand.
After it's painted, no one will know what you went through and the seem will be seemingly seemless - good luck : }
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Commander
2838 Posts
| | 07/05/2006 9:56 PM |
| You should be able to find a pin vise at just about any serious hobby shop including the big chains like Michaels and Hobby Lobby. They'll probably be back with the model cars (that's where they are at the local Hobby Lobby).
A GW one with 4 bits ran me $17 (or thereabouts). I would think that paper clips as well as straight pins and florist wire would all be acceptable. So long as the pin is straight and metal, I don't know that it matters overly much. | |
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zenthrus
Warlord
5132 Posts
SLC, UT
| | 07/06/2006 1:33 PM |
| Pin vise (or dremel) to drill the hole, paper clip cut to length for the pin, dab of super glue, then greenstuff up the gaps (my Chainmail LRDs had terribly large gaps in the wings and where the tail/torso line up [:(]).
When using super/crazy glue, only use a single drop. More glue = weaker bonds and longer dry times. Remember to let it sit overnight before applying paint. | |
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bigbadjon
Sergeant
546 Posts
| | 07/08/2006 3:19 PM |
| | I have several of that same mini. Since it has such a large and flat joint I would recommend usind a brad or panneling nail to pin it. You can but a pin vice at Hobbytown or Radio Shack. | |
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Thokk
Warrior
321 Posts
| | 07/08/2006 5:10 PM |
| | haha...can't believe you referenced mister mister!! All the advice given is solid. Just bop on down to a Pat Cattan's or a Michael's or other craft store. Should be less than 10 for a pin drill. If you have small bits just use a normal drill (1/16 or smaller bit). On thicker pieces it's a real pain to drill the hole deep enough with just a pin. Rough up both edges with a file (space for the glue to get in) and dry fit the pieces first. I put together and painted one of these for a buddy. Looks good once done. Let us know how it works out. | |
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bigbadjon
Sergeant
546 Posts
| | 07/08/2006 5:28 PM |
| | My philosophy on pinning is that if its too small to use a brad, then it is not heavy enough to warrant pinning. | |
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