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#81
Modelling and Miniatures / Re: So this is happening...
Last post by Jarhead0331 - January 31, 2024, 03:29:08 AMWow, man! That's all really impressive. Love the details like rust, weathering and wear. Fantastic! 
#82
Modelling and Miniatures / Re: So this is happening...
Last post by Silent Disapproval Robot - January 31, 2024, 02:25:47 AMThat's a fairly representative sample. I've got about 80 boats and ships done and about 20 vehicles and AT guns as well as 50 or so infantry.
#83
Modelling and Miniatures / Re: So this is happening...
Last post by Silent Disapproval Robot - January 31, 2024, 02:24:29 AMYou can see that I couldn't get the entire mold line off the helmets for the guys in the Bren Carrier and it really stands out.
#84
Modelling and Miniatures / Re: So this is happening...
Last post by Silent Disapproval Robot - January 31, 2024, 02:22:59 AMOne of the pics I took of the German boat in dazzle camo came out blurry so I didn't post it.
#85
Modelling and Miniatures / Re: So this is happening...
Last post by Silent Disapproval Robot - January 31, 2024, 02:21:29 AMThe Royal Navy destroyer in particular has lost a lot of components.
#86
Modelling and Miniatures / Re: So this is happening...
Last post by Silent Disapproval Robot - January 31, 2024, 02:20:16 AMI mainly make models for games. My ships here are all for Cruel Seas. The destroyers are kinda beat up from being repeatedly packed and unpacked for games nights.
The armor and infantry are my Canuck units for Bolt Action/Chain of Command.
The armor and infantry are my Canuck units for Bolt Action/Chain of Command.
#87
Modelling and Miniatures / Re: So this is happening...
Last post by Jarhead0331 - January 31, 2024, 01:15:37 AMThanks a lot SDR! Appreciate all the great advice and info.
Post some pics of some of the stuff you've built when you get a chance.
Post some pics of some of the stuff you've built when you get a chance.
#88
Modelling and Miniatures / Re: So this is happening...
Last post by Silent Disapproval Robot - January 31, 2024, 12:38:15 AMHere's a link to some typical tools and aids you might want to pick up. You don't have to get these exact models. These are just typical examples.
1) Modelling drill. This is for drilling out holes. Useful for basing minis, expanding holes on a model when the peg doesn't quite fit, and re-drilling a hole if you screwed up and need to re-glue something.
2) X-acto knife. (You could also get a specialized mold line remover tool instead). Useful for scraping mold lines off minis and trimming flash or scraping excess glue off after it dries.
3) Clippers. Use to cut individual parts off of the sprue.
4) Tweezers. Hard to say what type you should get. Everyone has their preferences. I like the ones that default closed and you exert pressure to open. I find I sometimes squeeze too hard with regular tweezers and launch the part I'm holding off into the void.
5) Some files. Use to clean up any bits of sprue that the clippers missed and to reshape bits so they glue together better.
6) Emory board or sanding stick. Can also be used to file bits of sprue off but these are a finer grain so they're good for sanding delicate bits or smoothing out rough spots.
7) A primer. If you're working with naval stuff, a light grey is probably best.
8) Some model glue. Again, the type comes down to personal preference. I like Tamiya ultra thin insta cure. Some people like slower drying stuff. I'd recommend some sort of cyanoacrylate as it creates the best bond for plastics.
9) Filling putty. Used to fill in gaps where the pieces of the model don't fit together seamlessly.
I think that's enough to get you started. Once you're ready to paint and decal, it's time for even more stuff!
1) Modelling drill. This is for drilling out holes. Useful for basing minis, expanding holes on a model when the peg doesn't quite fit, and re-drilling a hole if you screwed up and need to re-glue something.
2) X-acto knife. (You could also get a specialized mold line remover tool instead). Useful for scraping mold lines off minis and trimming flash or scraping excess glue off after it dries.
3) Clippers. Use to cut individual parts off of the sprue.
4) Tweezers. Hard to say what type you should get. Everyone has their preferences. I like the ones that default closed and you exert pressure to open. I find I sometimes squeeze too hard with regular tweezers and launch the part I'm holding off into the void.
5) Some files. Use to clean up any bits of sprue that the clippers missed and to reshape bits so they glue together better.
6) Emory board or sanding stick. Can also be used to file bits of sprue off but these are a finer grain so they're good for sanding delicate bits or smoothing out rough spots.
7) A primer. If you're working with naval stuff, a light grey is probably best.
8) Some model glue. Again, the type comes down to personal preference. I like Tamiya ultra thin insta cure. Some people like slower drying stuff. I'd recommend some sort of cyanoacrylate as it creates the best bond for plastics.
9) Filling putty. Used to fill in gaps where the pieces of the model don't fit together seamlessly.
I think that's enough to get you started. Once you're ready to paint and decal, it's time for even more stuff!
#89
Modelling and Miniatures / Re: So this is happening...
Last post by Silent Disapproval Robot - January 30, 2024, 07:57:07 PMQuote from: Jarhead0331 on January 30, 2024, 07:20:59 PMThanks, although I'll need a modeling dictionary to look up some of that terminology. Stupid question... Prime before painting?
Yes, you'll want to use a primer or a micro-surfacer on the model first. Think of it as an undercoat. You use a spray can, an airbrush, or a paintbrush to coat the plastic with a primer (I do not recommend using a brush). The primer will provide a coating which your paints will adhere to better than they will to bare plastic.
I like the fine spray primers from AK Interactive but just about anything is fine. Citadel stuff is too expensive though.
Vallejo or Army Painter are decent choices.
If you want a micro surfacer (good for smoothing out rough patches from sanding), Mr. Hobby is the best imo.
#90
Modelling and Miniatures / Re: So this is happening...
Last post by W8taminute - January 30, 2024, 07:24:31 PMMy daughters are all grown up.
I miss the days when their toys, My Little Pony or otherwise, would end up getting mixed in with my mancave.
JD would best be able to give good advice. His work is outstanding. I'm surprised Star hasn't posted here yet. I know he's quite the model maker himself IIRC from the old days.
I miss the days when their toys, My Little Pony or otherwise, would end up getting mixed in with my mancave.
JD would best be able to give good advice. His work is outstanding. I'm surprised Star hasn't posted here yet. I know he's quite the model maker himself IIRC from the old days.