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being old sucks... if im having a hard time putting space marines together due to the size of the parts how much easier would a knight be?
im thinking of going to an army with bigger models, tank company, knights... something like that.

any thoughts or suggestions?

What kind of problems do you experience?
Sometimes having a raised support helps a LOT look up how watch/clock repair rests are made and tables that are higher up so that you can lean against them rather than hunched over and down.

Good lighting can also be a BIG help with assembling. Even if the room isn't that dark, having good light right on what you're doing can make things just that bit easier.

Knight's are larger so everything is easier. Painting too as you paint the chassis and armour panels separately as sub-assemblies.

 Overread wrote:
What kind of problems do you experience?
Sometimes having a raised support helps a LOT look up how watch/clock repair rests are made and tables that are higher up so that you can lean against them rather than hunched over and down.
Good lighting can also be a BIG help with assembling. Even if the room isn't that dark, having good light right on what you're doing can make things just that bit easier.

cant see and i have trouble holding little bits like heads.
i just bought a magnifier with a light but i need to try it out still.

ive tried tweezers but i usually end up just launching whatever bit im trying to hold




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 dreadblade wrote:
Knight's are larger so everything is easier. Painting too as you paint the chassis and armour panels separately as sub-assemblies.

this was my thoughts too but never having dealt with the kits i was wondering if there are little fiddly bits... lol

 usernamesareannoying wrote:

 Overread wrote:
What kind of problems do you experience?
Sometimes having a raised support helps a LOT look up how watch/clock repair rests are made and tables that are higher up so that you can lean against them rather than hunched over and down.
Good lighting can also be a BIG help with assembling. Even if the room isn't that dark, having good light right on what you're doing can make things just that bit easier.

cant see and i have trouble holding little bits like heads.
i just bought a magnifier with a light but i need to try it out still.

My father has tried those magnifier headsets with built in lights when doing stuff with clocks and finds them good. Do shop around there's a lot of cheap magnifiers out there which work but are very crude to use whilst a good quality one can make a huge difference.

I drop bits all the time, your not alone there.

I have two of the little knights I'm building at the moment and the majority of the parts are a decent size, there's only a couple fiddly bits. There's photos of the frames on the WH website.

I have mixed feelings about building warhammer stuff, on the one hand it great the more bits the more customizable things are, but I also like simple quick builds that you can paint faster.

Are you more into painting rather than specific models? There's some version that are "easy build" or mono pose that have much less parts.

Also ebay might be handy, I buy most of my stuff from there, second hand pre built (sometimes even with the mold lines removed!) is my jam, saves abit cash too.

I just built some squigs from two different sets and the difference in amount of parts is huge.

Ever built a Gundam model kit without screaming and throwing the fether against the wall in an incoherent blind fury that consumes your soul and makes you want to go to a Jedi Temple and hack down younglings with your lightsaber?

Then you can build a Questoris no problem.

 usernamesareannoying wrote:
ive tried tweezers but i usually end up just launching whatever bit im trying to hold

I've used thumb forceps, basically large tweezers and have found it helps. You may also wish to see if cross-locking tweezers are helpful.

thanks everyone... youremaking me a little more hopeful

im going to try to figure out how to make my setup better.

quick update...
buying an electric raising desk.
the theory is i should be able to rest my arms better thereby steadying my hands a bit.
next i wonder if i need a light?
i made one out of a canned ceiling light i had lying around, its bright as heck but the shadows it creates are annoying.

I use a ring light/magnifier combo.

You do not want your lights to be casting harsh shadows. Makes it hard to see details. Both for painting/photography.