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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/03/01 21:43:03
Subject: Assembling Pewter Models
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Hurr! Ogryn Bone 'Ead!
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I am at my wit's end here. I am trying to assemble Bel'akor using the Citadel super glue and it's maddening. I hold one leg on there for 5-10 minutes, let it dry for 20 minutes. If that isn't annoying enough, as I'm trying to put the other leg on I bump the glued on leg and it falls off. So after an hour and still no progress I need to vent a little bit, and ask a couple questions. Is there a better way? Is there some glue out there that will work better? What about using green stuff or magnets?
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/03/01 21:48:10
Subject: Re:Assembling Pewter Models
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Sneaky Striking Scorpion
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Super glue works well enough against smaller models, but for anything larger than infantry I would have to suggest pinning. You can find pinning tutorials both here and around the internet. Also, a coarse grit sandpaper applied to either side of the bond will ensure the glue has something to grip.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/03/01 21:48:50
Subject: Assembling Pewter Models
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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For metal minis, I use the pinning method. Drill a hole on both bits with a pin vice, then insert a piece of paper clip or something similar along with the glue.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/03/01 21:55:47
Subject: Re:Assembling Pewter Models
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Hurr! Ogryn Bone 'Ead!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/03/01 21:59:32
Subject: Assembling Pewter Models
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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That should work fine.
I use the games workshop hobby drill.
Sandpaper helps sometimes, as mentioned above. It gives the glue something to "stick" to. I'd try that before spending $$ on a drill.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/03/01 22:22:36
Subject: Assembling Pewter Models
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Rotting Sorcerer of Nurgle
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How old is your super glue?
If, when you open the bottle, the fumes don't make your eyes weep a little it's probably too old.
Both surfaces should be flat & clean. A small amount of glue should be all you need.
If the model seems a little greasy (as I've found with US bought models) clean with some alchohol (eg white spirit or meths).
I don't use GW super or plastic glue. The superglue is a little thick and so is the plastic for that matter.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/03/03 11:16:16
Subject: Assembling Pewter Models
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Lone Wolf Sentinel Pilot
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Step one, throw away the awful GW crap superglue and get something decent like Gorilla Superglue or Zap a Gap.
Two, with something that heavy you MUST pin the joint. I also recommend using a two part epoxy to attach heavy joints, like Araldite, Devcon or JB Kwik.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/03/03 11:45:05
Subject: Assembling Pewter Models
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Daemonic Dreadnought
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Pinnignis your friend. I use normal paper clips and the GW hobby drill - makes a near perfect fit.
If that is still nto secure enough try putting a little blob of greenstuff on the end of the leg so the joints mould together.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/03/03 13:16:24
Subject: Re:Assembling Pewter Models
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Last Remaining Whole C'Tan
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As many others have said, use a pin, and use better glue (such as zap-a-gap and kicker).
However, instead of using sandpaper, I like to use a sharp hobby blade, and slice a series of slashes into the surfaces which will receive the glue, then more slashes going the other way, so that those sections look like a screen door. It's pretty fast and gives the glue a good structure to dig into.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2010/03/03 13:22:25
Subject: Assembling Pewter Models
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Loctite ultra gel is the best I have found so far. Highly recommended. Not sure if you can get it over the pond though.
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