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I've heard this term thrown around quite a bit and I have a vague idea how it works but If anyone could shed some light on the whole process it would be very helpful. I'm assuming its kind of like drilling a bit into a model and leaving it there.

drill holes on the 2 pieces you want to pin. insert a wire or usually paper clip , dont forget to glue the wire too .

Not only does the glue 's surface area reaches the 2 contact point, it also reaches the whole length of the wires. there for adding extra bonding.

forgive my bad englsih btw

If you need to get really tough with a model I find small brad nails work great, you need a decent pair of heavy duty clippers or pliers with the cutter in the middle though. There is a particular brad size that matches up perfectly with the Citadel pin vise bit.

Thanks for the information.

Very helpful both of you.

Tooth picks.. will absorb extra glue and expand in the holes making a tighter pin. I find when using metal pins the 2 pieces still like to move. With the wood it has enough texture and softness to drill a smaller radius hole for an even tighter fit..

Just my opinion. I have buddies that metal pin but I got irritated quickly and tooth picks worked great!

I generally use paper clips for small parts and wire coat hangers from the dry cleaner for really big parts.

The added strength is partly from the greater area of cement and partly from the physical support the pin gives to the joint, usually a limb or thin structure.

A lot of models have a built-in pin, but usually it's just a tiny stub of metal or plastic. The advantage with adding your own is you can add a solid half inch of support or more depending on the model.

Balance, quite often that stub is usually too big or small to be effective as a pin, although some models are better than others. I just got done pinning the arms of my entire 10-woman squad of Banshees and none of the arm pins matched the body during dry-fit. It's really nice when they do, though, and saves the time it takes to do the pinning.

If your pinned peices are still moving, it might be necessary to use a 2-part epoxy instead of superglue to provide a stronger bond with higher shear strength.

Also, your pin vice bit might be a tad big for the pin you're using - try a smaller bit or put a tad of greenstuff in the hole to act as filler. Make sure the surfaces are clean since this can cause the glue (or even epoxy) to have trouble sticking.

Lastly, use a hobby knife or file to roughen up the pin to give it some "tooth" for the glue.