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Post by roughtimes on Aug 27, 2015 14:42:38 GMT
you could dip it in hot water and try to bend it back
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Post by mottdon on Aug 27, 2015 15:47:25 GMT
Will that work? I have several Finecrap pieces that have warped and need something.
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Post by avatarofbugman on Aug 27, 2015 18:30:21 GMT
The hot water, bend back works. Just rinse it under cold water to set it while holding it. I've even dine this on regular plastics to get a slightly different pose.
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Post by mottdon on Aug 27, 2015 20:06:49 GMT
Will it damage a paint job at all?
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Post by Anton on Aug 28, 2015 6:51:45 GMT
For me straightening bent pieces is part of the prepping process for almost all Forgeworld kits. I heat water on the stove and almost boil them, which will leave them hot enough to bend into shape without too much hurry. Then I put them in cold water while still holding them in place so they set quickly, just like Avatarofbugman.
After this process I never had a problem with pieces bending after painting. I don't know how I would handle a painted model though. Boiling it doesn't sound like a great idea. Maybe you could carefully dry-heat it in an oven at 75C? It would be slower but it might save the paint.
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Post by mottdon on Aug 28, 2015 12:32:19 GMT
The reason I ask is because I have a Mangler Squig (two actually because I cut them apart and made them separate) that bent under it's own weight. It slumped over at the ankle and is now licking the ground. This happened after I had already painted them up. Just sitting in an air-conditioned room on my shelf. The only reason I can see would be it's own weight. I'm a little apprehensive to try bending it because I don't want it to break off. Someone suggested a hair dryer once, but I don't know if that would work either. It is such an expensive model, that I don't want to risk damaging it beyond repair.
I've also had other pieces that could use a little work, such as the Night Goblin's spear.
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Post by Anton on Aug 28, 2015 13:04:09 GMT
The Manglers are finecast so they bend at lower temperatures than FW resin. If a leg is too narrow to properly support the weight I would drill it out (from under the base and up through the foot) and insert a metal pin.
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Post by dannytee on Aug 28, 2015 13:14:09 GMT
The new unit looks great Anton.
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Post by TheREALricksalamone on Aug 28, 2015 14:02:50 GMT
I absolutely love these night goblins. If I were to paint them I feel like mine would look just like this...I dig your style sir.
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Post by Anton on Aug 29, 2015 5:37:52 GMT
Thanks guys.  After all the creative fun of putting the finished gigamob together, it is now back to the boring step. 80 archers for mouldline removal. This lot will be split in three units of 30, 30 and 20. As much as I love the look of huge units, I also like some variety. |
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Post by mottdon on Aug 31, 2015 12:38:07 GMT
Well, Anton, you've inspired me to get my mob out and do some work on it. Nowhere near as good as your work, but it'll do.  |
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Post by Anton on Aug 31, 2015 13:29:22 GMT
That's lovely, mottdon! A good number of hoodies right there. |
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Post by Anton on Sept 3, 2015 11:16:44 GMT
Time for something different while the undercoat is drying on those 80 archers. From the very smallest to one of the biggest.  This is Heinz, a Colossal Squig.  Side view. Goblin for size comparison. |
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Post by mottdon on Sept 3, 2015 12:39:53 GMT
Wow! That's one big fella!
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Post by avatarofbugman on Sept 4, 2015 14:44:49 GMT
I've hot water bent painted minis before. I find that any paint damage is from the malformation, not the fix.
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