happyslugger Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Hi, sorry not sure if this is the correct place to ask but I wondered if someone more knowledgeable could help me out. I am basing my custodes and purchased a textured roller to use with green stuff. All gone well but I'm not used to working with it, so can I glue models to the green stuff bases, or do I need to pin them? Any guidance would be appreciated. Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imren Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 I suggest you do pin them, the advantages are the following: You get a stronger attachment compared to gluing the model onto the base that has been build and painted separately. You can easily change the base of the model by gently bending the pins straight underneath the base and pull off the model with the pins. I further suggest you pin models with 1 mm brass wire and drill the holes with 1 mm drill bit on pin vice (don't use Dremel, you'll have less control then). Then you mark out the pin points on the base ans drill the base after finish painting it, and then you push the model's pins through and bend the pins unde the base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyslugger Posted December 9, 2019 Author Share Posted December 9, 2019 (edited) Super, thanks. Will see what I can come up with :-) Got the pin vice...but may substitute in some paperclips as I have thousands of them lol Edited December 9, 2019 by happyslugger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Lightstar Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 If you're going to use paperclips (and lots of us do) make sure you're using cheaper, heavier duty cutters for them. They'll put nasty little notches in your good cutters. Rik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaVolt87 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 If you're going to use paperclips (and lots of us do) make sure you're using cheaper, heavier duty cutters for them. They'll put nasty little notches in your good cutters. Rik If you have those orange and black clipers from army painter don't worry about it. I clip paperclips with them and no dmg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyslugger Posted December 10, 2019 Author Share Posted December 10, 2019 Cheers folks, I have a few clippers to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyslugger Posted December 11, 2019 Author Share Posted December 11, 2019 Just wanted to say thanks to those who commented and responded. I based my first ten custodes yesterday evening and pinning them was easy (even those with running poses). Love this place :-) The_Chaplain 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewarriorhunter Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 A follow up as I pin my models. If you didn't opt to bend the pins under the base you can add a drop off glue to any part of the pin that is sticking out on the underside. One more way to get a little bit of security. It's probably overkill but makes me feel better. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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