Oscilioth Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 No more gluing metal figures! I love the feel of metal models and I think I prefer to paint them, but my god do I hate gluing them together! It's so frustrating ad time consuming, not to mention how much glue I waste with every failed hold. Plastic is so much nicer to glue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuesday Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 I just picked up some Beckoners at Gen Con today, and it is true. Furthermore, they have little tabs that seem to fit perfectly into cut-out slots! Could this mean no more teeny arm pins? Because no more teeny arm pins is something I can get behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Totally agree with you, Tuesday. Totally agree. No more pinning arms! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 I just picked up some Beckoners at Gen Con today, and it is true. Furthermore, they have little tabs that seem to fit perfectly into cut-out slots! Could this mean no more teeny arm pins? Because no more teeny arm pins is something I can get behind. You were at the Wyrd booth today and I was not introduced? I am both shocked and saddened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omnivision6 Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 I'm really good at pinning. Seems like my art is a dying one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhellion Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 I'm really good at pinning. Seems like my art is a dying one lol, same here. I can pin Coryphee arms like a champ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttsgosadow Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Are all models going to be plastic someday? I would much like a complete plastic crew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decker_cky Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Are all models going to be plastic someday? I would much like a complete plastic crew 10 Thunders are your crew then. Sounds like all the new stuff will be plastic. Other crews will take time to convert over if Wyrd takes that direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viruk Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Personally, I don't mind pinning the metals and working with them but plastics have another big advantage - the paint doesn't chip off that easily. I spent hours painting my Nightmare DM, finished them off with two layers of varnish and despite all the effort the paint can chip off easily even it they only overturn on a wooden table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonn Agram Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 I like painting metal models more. like the feel of them in my hand (weight). however - pining, removing mold lines etc is a pain. playing - I prefer metal models (again feel in the hand because of the weight) - however battle damage is annoying... I guess everything has a and a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuesday Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 You were at the Wyrd booth today and I was not introduced? I am both shocked and saddened. If I knew how to recognize anyone there, I would introduce myself to everyone! Jonas says you were there when I got my Dark Debts box today, though, and I'll be there tomorrow sometime as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeysmiles Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 I'm having trouble with the seams on hungering darkness, can't seem to get his two halves completely together with the mouth piece between them. I can actually see through it if i'm looking at it straight on. Anyone else having this problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Heel Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 lol, same here. I can pin Coryphee arms like a champ. Word! I replaced the halberd shafts on a unit of 10 Bane Knights with steel music rod & brass tube...soon we will feel like typewriter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciaran Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 I'm having trouble with the seams on hungering darkness, can't seem to get his two halves completely together with the mouth piece between them. I can actually see through it if i'm looking at it straight on. Anyone else having this problem? I haven't started building yet. Looking g at the model, I would suggest removing some of the material from the outside of the the inner mouth piece. If I understand you correctly, that should take care of the seams not lining up with the mouth piece in place. These are REALLY crisp models, I'm pleased with the sculpts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormLordXIII Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 I'm particularly excited about the plastic models because they do not chip as easily as metal models from standard wear and tear. Hopefully I won't have to use purity seal any more! On the note of assembling the new Hungering Darkness mini, is there any chance someone can post a picture of the Dark Debts sprue? I ordered Mr. Lynch and Hungry Hippo but I do not have the box yet and am curious to see what the un-assembled minis look like. Good luck with the new box, monkeysmiles! <hides jealousy while checking the mailbox > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciaran Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 I will try to snap pictures of the sprues that I bought sometime soon. I'm recovering a bit from the day, so please be patient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeysmiles Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Thanks everyone, yeah I don't have nail clippers with me (skipped my mind to bring them) so I was just doing my best to take them off with as little plactic stub as I could. Guess i'll wait till I get back home sunday to fully assemble. Hungering darkeness is actually really easy to assemble, its the more humanoid modelst that are in more pieces and I think I have more arms than attachments for them so II think you have a small pool of selection for the arm types you like. (ex: such as tentacly arms or regular arms). Also I never worked with plastic minis before, what is the best type of glue to use with them? Oh it is also a fun little game to try to match which piece goes to what since the plastic parts are all together on a sheet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgraz Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Nathan or Eric (I forget which) had mentioned that people in the studio seemed to really like the Gorilla super glue.....I picked myself up some today in anticipation. How hard is the plastic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamwyrd Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Its legos hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgraz Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Wow, I know they said it was lego plastic, but also mixed with something else so you could actually paint it (because lego plastic is too slick) and I figured that would soften it some. Cool to hear that there is no noticeable difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 So stepping on it won't result in a broken model, but will wreck your foot? That's kind of a bonus, and kind of funny as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeysmiles Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 I don't know the scale of plastic minis to classify it sorry, yeah the gorilla super glue is what I am using though is seems a bit slippery for a good long while unless you have something reliable to prop it i till it dries. I currently am out of my quick dry spray also. I did hear about this polystyrene glue that is suppose to be good with plastics...has anyone used it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgraz Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Id rather it be my foot, than my painted model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeysmiles Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 from the feel of the models I think they would break if you stepped on them, but dropping shouldn't since they are really light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamwyrd Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 It isn't as hard as a lego but is near its hardness. It will hurt to step on it im sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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