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Friday Quick Tip: Clampdown
By: realgenius

Today's quick tip is about getting a helping hand when you need it. I've been assembling a few Chimeras lately and have found that a few small clams really help to get a good fit on these vehicles that sometimes have large parts that are hard to otherwise fit.


Sometimes you have to get creative with how you are going to arrange your clamps. On the rear section of the Chimera you can see the floor is too thin for clamping. In this case I used a small section of tube across the tracks. You could also use a popsicle stick or even another clamp.


You can even use clamps to secure models for a tight fit. This Guard sniper had a gap at the left wrist.


I've also used clamps to secure Falcons, Land Raiders and just about any 40k vehicle. There's no reason not to have a few of these clamps in your modeling tool box as they are a great time saver. You can pick them up from big box mega stores or tool places like Harbor Freight for $1.99.

What handy tools to you have in your modeling box?

Jeweler's Pliers!






There's no teeth and the edges are beveled on most pairs so the chances of mucking up a soft metal surface is reduced. Invaluable for making adjustments where your hands just aren't going to get the job done or where you need precision and great for holding a miniature by the slotta so you can paint it at a funny angle. Also, when you need to take a break from painting, you can use them to make chainmail!

Get them at The Ring Lord along with many other sundry tools and mailling supplies.

A few weeks ago I found those exact same clamps at Bunnings (in Australia) and bought them straight away. I use them for assembling my Hammerheads.

In the same aisle at Bunnings they also had a mini vice, for $4, which I also bought. I put a strip of medium density rubber on each face and now have a modelling vice that is at least 9000 times better than GW's one, for a fraction of the price.

I'll take a photo and post it soon