Hi
I seem to have a recurring problem and I am at my wits end trying to work out how to remedy it.
After assembling my plastic figures from whatever manufacturer, I attach them individually to a wine bottle cap for painting. I have used hotglue but found it a pain to get off the base of the figures when finished and (for my current figures) blutack. Whenever I detach the figures from the bottle cap for basing after finishing painting, the blutack sticks to the figure base like... blutack. Trying to remove said blutack by using blutack (those who use it know what I mean) results in various parts of the figure - backpack, head, arm etc detaching while holding the figure requiring reattachment and touch up painting. Using a knife to scrape off the blutack is also problematic.
IT IS DRIVING ME NUTS!
I have used two glues to assemble the figures, Tamiya and Revell and I have had the same result with both.
No wonder I prefer metal, if only I could afford them here in expensive to ship to land.
Anyway, if anyone has any helpful ideas PLEASE comment below as I am losing the will to do my next project.
Chris
After a tip from Mark of 1866 and All That I have been using Games Workshop plastic glue. I have found it much stronger than Revell. I also use a tiny dab of PVA which is enough to hold figures in place but comes off easily with just a little pressure.
ReplyDeleteHi Lawrence, thanks for that, my local Mr Toys (at Lawnton) seems to stock the Citadel glue (I am very surprised). With PVA glue, doesn't it take 12+ hours to dry adequately? I know when I use it on my bases I have to leave it overnight to dry. It isn't a big issue, it just takes planning and I will give it a go... I REALLY don't want to lose my motivation which is partly why this blog is here - to interact with others and learn.
ReplyDeleteI find it takes about four or five hours for a little spot to dry sufficiently to hold the figure in place. I use PVA for basing as well, but like you say will leave that overnight. The trick is figuring out how little to put on.
DeleteThat said, I really on put figures on ice cream sticks for priming, and much prefer to pick them up individually when painting.
Hi Lawence, I have used PVA glue as you recommend and I am looking forward to seeing if the figures stay in place. My arthritic fingers can't manage to hold the figures by their moulded bases sadly. I have bought the cidatel glue too which I will look forward to testing.
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