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Post by sgtslag on Mar 21, 2016 14:11:39 GMT
Everybody knows about dipping plastic figures in boiling water, straightening the bent bits (arms, body, weapons, etc.), followed by a dunk in ice water. Frankly, I know it works, but it can be a real hassle, not to mention a bit dangerous for receiving severe burns!
I recently bought some Fire Giant figures for the Pathfinder game, as they're basically the same as D&D miniatures. I also bought a bag of vinyl-like plastic skeletons (54mm?), for Giant Skeleton figures for my AD&D games, as well as my BattleSystem games (AD&D mass combat rules). Most of the figures were deformed, being packed tightly into boxes for shipping.
I reasoned that if they became 'permanently' bent due to being held in deformed positions for days at a time, then they could be straightened in the same manner. So I took some spring-type clothes pins I had in a bag in my crafting room, and I clipped them on the bent swords of the Fire Giant figures, which held the blades straight (any pin which will hold the bent bits in proper shape, will work, really). I clipped them like this for several days, and they held their straight shape thereafter. I tried the same concept on the vinyl-like skeletons, even though they were in much worse contortions. It seems to work! The only thing required, is patience. It may take days, or even a couple of weeks, but it does seem to work -- and no burns. Cheers!
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Post by teazia on Mar 21, 2016 14:37:45 GMT
More sage advice from the master! Check out my new info in the cheap skellies thread. More assortment for your undead armies at only $2 a bag with free shipping right now.
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Post by sgtslag on Mar 21, 2016 15:15:16 GMT
My Giant Skeleton army is already huge... Over 50 figures strong. Those are nice figures, though. Thanks for sharing! Cheers!
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Post by SpielMeisterKev! on Mar 21, 2016 19:13:37 GMT
Heat gun/Hair dryer... FTW!
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Post by sotf on Mar 23, 2016 7:18:27 GMT
I tend to use hot water. Turn the faucet on hot until there's steam but still relatively comfortable to touch (I have a friend who actually sits them in the shower with her). Take a mug or other things that can fit the mini into and fill it with the water and drop the mini in for a few minutes, pull it out and work it into the right position and let it sit to cool and dry
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