Huang Da Wei Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 I have just got some vik/ladymodels and I had no idea they are so tiny. The sword hands frankly scare me, they look too small to pin, any advice for them ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sholto Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 You can pin anything if you have small enough pins You can get a set of micro drillbits, usually on Ebay. Order some 0.5mm brass rod and you can pin the Viks no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchwork Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 I don't know how small the Viks hands are, but when I need to pin something really tiny I usually go for a #66 (.8382mm) drillbit or a #76 (.508mm) if it's really fine. Then you just need some music wire that's a gage or two smaller than the bit. Hobby shops will often stock both the bits and the wire. The bits are inexpensive so it's worth getting several, as they will dull sooner than you might think. For fine work I suggest a Dremel rather than a pin vise. Not having to twist your hand will help assure the hole drills at the angle and position you want. I recommend the "Stylus" Dremel, as it's wireless, and has low speed and low torque. Nothings worse than having the thing you are drilling heat up in your hand, snapping the bit and sending a tiny sword flying across the room. Also be sure to get a chuck, as the collets supplied with the Dremel won't accommodate tiny bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clousseau Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 Definitely pinnable. Never had a problem with her hands falling off. As pointed out above, a fine drill and a small wire is sufficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 I dunno, I just glued them and it's been fine so far. I seldom bother with pinning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huang Da Wei Posted June 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Ok, pinned and stuck, had to buy thinner bit and wire for which I will be sending you the bill plus if the joints do break I will hold you all responsible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixelante Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 I actually removed the swords, it looks alright, kinda badass really like she is just taking a stroll and doesn't need to draw her swords until she is ready to carve someones face off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huang Da Wei Posted June 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 I like the pose where her hands and swords are pointed out slightly, kind of like shes saying 'yeah, and whos next?' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serigala Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 I crossed her swords in front of her, giving them a good bit more resilience in the case. One of them has fallen off recently, but it took a couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breached Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 I glued my sword Vik over a year ago without pins, and it's been just fine so far. Here's a picture: https://twitter.com/#!/malifaux/media/slideshow?url=pic.twitter.com%2FsIH9N5aP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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