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Zed wrote: *All statements reflect my opinion at this moment. if some sort of pretty new model gets released (or if I change my mind at random) I reserve the right to jump on any bandwagon at will.
I also have trouble with hand shakes and holding onto small objects.
Generally I find that the colder or more stressed I am the harder things are, so I keep warm and take a break after a particularly frustrating thing.
Taking time away for a cup of tea helps a lot.
Sometimes I use pliers or tweezers to pick up small parts and hold them in place while glue sets, putting tape or rubber over the metal contact points so I don't damage the plastic
I also keep a torch by my desk to help me find the grey bits I drop on my grey floor...
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DeathKorp_Rider wrote: Can anyone suggest something to help with this, I can’t even get a marines gun on right and I was about ready to Chuck my glue across the room.
I think there are a lot of good replies in this thread already. One thing that has helped me at times is if I'm holding my paintbrush and my fingertips are having to work hard to stay steady, I'll rest the palm of that hand on something attached to the model, like if I'm holding the model in my left and my brush in my right, I'll rest my right palm on my left hand.
Also sometimes in the past I have laid on my back on my bed and rested both elbows on the bed for support. Supporting my arm at the elbow or wrist is one main thing I try to do I guess.
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My hands are pretty shaky, especially when painting. For me, having both of my elbows on the desk and holding the mini and brush near my face definitely helps. Like ph34r said, supporting one hand with the other is helpful too.
Sticking the mini to a cork so you've got something more substantial to hold onto works for me too, as does thicker handled brushes, files, clippers, etc.
Regular breaks as well. Once I notice my hands shaking, I take ten minutes to go do other stuff (usually making myself a hot drink or bothering the cats), then get back to it. It's also good practice to just get up and walk about after sitting for a while anyway.
I have not tried it me self, for now just resting both hands on the table works well. The key is to have only the fingers move in same tiny movement.
Think of the way you would cut out a shape out of paper with scissors, One hand rotates the paper, the other is steady with the fingers repeating same tiny cutting motion.
Or pealing a apple or potato, one hand rotates, other makes repeating same tiny cutting motions to peal.
I have both hands solid on the table or me leg, one hand holds and rotates the model, the painting hand's fingers repeating same tiny painting motion.
Hope this helps
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