tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709017307374498723.post7423506035818003931..comments2023-12-19T05:18:50.502-05:00Comments on The Painting Corps: Friday Quick Tip: Model Holdergrey_deathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03249453355399027291noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709017307374498723.post-61070323511865329602010-07-29T22:33:15.737-04:002010-07-29T22:33:15.737-04:00Try using an old medicine bottle from the pharmacy...Try using an old medicine bottle from the pharmacy. I filled mine with play-doh to weight it down and it was just the right size.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709017307374498723.post-26998103456273834092009-10-05T00:04:14.530-04:002009-10-05T00:04:14.530-04:00I tend to just use alittle white glue (elmers) to ...I tend to just use alittle white glue (elmers) to glue directly on a used pot of paint. I have a number of heavier glass paint pots that work well for it. It has enough weight not to easily tip over, plus is large enough to move around in your hand without interfering with painting the model. Magnetizing would be my other method, but I haven't tried it yet.skywatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07952492214972317554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709017307374498723.post-18280827301833320222009-10-04T17:08:24.597-04:002009-10-04T17:08:24.597-04:00Fabulous tip, champagne corks are my favorite to u...Fabulous tip, champagne corks are my favorite to use and drinking mimosas while painting is also quite enjoyable.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876777361873801401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709017307374498723.post-6725614452156753892009-10-03T10:13:54.172-04:002009-10-03T10:13:54.172-04:00I've used two other methods beyond what's ...I've used two other methods beyond what's listed here.<br />1) Glue a short shafted, large headed nail to the bottom of the base. Both PVA and Superglue work well for this. Its a plus since you can easily set up a holder for them, and it is also an easy way to get smaller models arranged for spray base coating.<br />2) Needle Drivers or hemostats. I have access to a reasonable supply of these, and have found that clamping the jaws on a base gives me a secure and very long handle to manipulate from.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709017307374498723.post-38595810310753034302009-10-03T09:47:43.840-04:002009-10-03T09:47:43.840-04:00The only problem I personally find with the pot an...The only problem I personally find with the pot and blu tack method is that you either have to base the model before painting/sculpting, or deal with it wobbling about in the blu tack while you sculpt/paint on it.<br /><br />You can of course put them on a dummy base and remove it later for re-basing, but its more hassle than just pinning the feet into a cork and you also run the risk of damaging the figure while removing from the temporary base.<br /><br />In saying that, I guess the cork method is fine for me as I only work on a handful of figures a year, but if your doing an army or a squad etc, then the pot and tack method is probably the way to go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709017307374498723.post-25040671977019644762009-10-03T06:40:32.929-04:002009-10-03T06:40:32.929-04:00I use the old GW pot with blue tac as well. I fin...I use the old GW pot with blue tac as well. I find when having to do many plastic models I can pop them off and on pretty quick and only have to touch the model twice. I tried corks but ran into the problem of balance when wanting to put the model down for a wash to dry or just to take a break.<br /><br />I also put cheap polymer clay into the empty pots to add weight which I get more control from. For heavy models I use a 2 point process with hot glue. I find it is less damaging than super glue as it can be peeled off or cut off easily. And because it flexes quite well without breaking it's bond I prefer it.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00389953251522548053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709017307374498723.post-46400781150282350042009-10-03T03:23:08.291-04:002009-10-03T03:23:08.291-04:00CMDante here.
Being biast towards the corks (obvi...CMDante here.<br /><br />Being biast towards the corks (obviously as I already use them :D) I have to say, they are my preferred method of everything else I've tried.<br /><br />Something just feels a bit weird about wearing a latex glove, plus you can still damage (break fragile parts, wear off fresh paint etc), the model regardless of the glove, simply by handeling it.<br /><br />With corks you have a perfectly sized hand hold so as not to end up with hand cramps (I get this if I'm holding something smaller like a pin vice for too long), you almost never have to touch the figure and you get the enjoyment of drinking whatever the bottle said cork is from contained!<br /><br />Champagne corks are the best ones as they tend to have a nice wide, flat base and plenty of room to fit even large figs onto comfortably. You can also buy corks from craft stores pretty cheap, just always make sure that they have a flat base that will be wider than the model placed upon it so that they don't tip and fall when left standing.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />DanteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709017307374498723.post-45576148970867114502009-10-03T02:21:42.880-04:002009-10-03T02:21:42.880-04:00Bottle caps
slightly larger then 25mm bases the t...Bottle caps<br /><br />slightly larger then 25mm bases the textured edges make them extremely easy to hang on to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709017307374498723.post-84311770003970867402009-10-02T21:08:24.947-04:002009-10-02T21:08:24.947-04:00Mr Awesome here again...
I am of the old school m...Mr Awesome here again...<br /><br />I am of the old school mentality/style of painting, holding the base, and when possible painting the model before finally putting it together.<br /><br />So to correct the problem of getting paint on other areas of the model, or oils/rough skin messing up painted areas...I always wear one latex glove...similar from when I work on my car. <br /><br />It works great, the paint dries abnormally fast on the glove so there is never any smudging or smearing of paint, and it makes a great piece to help get paint off a brush, and to act as a small paint pallet...see top of thumb nail covered with glove. <br /><br />Best way I have found to paint a model. IT also helps in firmly gripping the model...best place to buy good gloves are from Auto Parts suppliers, ive found their gloves fit the best and last the longest when hit with the various chemicals we all paint with. <br /><br />Trust me, when it doubt get the glove out. <br /><br />:DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709017307374498723.post-86851971084228786222009-10-02T21:03:28.207-04:002009-10-02T21:03:28.207-04:00Since I usually magnetize my bases, I have a ready...Since I usually magnetize my bases, I have a ready-made method to hold onto the little guys. I have a stack of the round magnets that I use in the bases that acts like a handle - works great.Oh, it's you, Bob...https://www.blogger.com/profile/01787537433316114469noreply@blogger.com