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Post by drwillsdc on Sept 23, 2016 13:45:38 GMT
Traded some old dungeon tiles I made for these two guys and a few others. Not sure if Im going to repaint or not. I kind of like the dracolich, but tiamat needs some work. Might want to reposition Tiamat and make her flying. Does anyone know if these minis can be repositioned after a hot water bath? I might want to move the legs around.
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Post by sgtslag on Sept 23, 2016 14:25:27 GMT
Should work. Heat the leg in boiling water, to help soften the plastic, then insert a heated, but not glowing red, metal wire into the leg, pushing it in as far as you can, with a pliers, being careful not to deform the leg! When the wire won't go in any further, cut it flush with the bottom of the foot. Heat the plastic leg in boiling water, again, then bend it, and the wire inside, into the desired shape, then dunk the leg into ice water to 'set' the leg in position. The wire will reinforce the new shape. Best of luck! Cheers!
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Post by drwillsdc on Sept 23, 2016 15:21:43 GMT
Hey thanks! I knew about the hot water, but the rod makes perfect sense. Learn something new every day!. I assume a straightened paper clip would work for this.
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Post by sgtslag on Sept 23, 2016 16:34:02 GMT
Paperclips are what I typically use. It depends on the size of the figure, though. Any stiff wire will work, just be careful where you insert it, and be sure it won't be too close to the surface for cosmetic reasons... After the rod is in place, be careful heating and bending the leg as the plastic could easily deform on the leg when bending it -- be especially careful if using a tool on the leg, to avoid tool marks. Cheers!
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