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Post by alatarvinyamar on Feb 26, 2019 18:24:03 GMT
Hi,
I am getting back into building and painting after a long break, and I'm wondering about the best way to assemble large heavy figures like the Balrog of Moria and Vengeance of Smaug? I would really prefer not to have to drill and pin.
Any advice?
Thanks,
Alatar
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Post by ddaines on Feb 28, 2019 11:22:02 GMT
If drilling and pinning isn't an option you wish to consider, materials based upon what I am currently aware of would be a good two-part epoxy resin adhesive. As I don't know what part of the world you are from I can't recommend a brand, but here in the UK there was/is a 90 second adhesive as well as a five-minute curing one - I haven't seen the 90 second one lately as a lot of the DIY stores/sections now seem to stock Gorilla Adhesive and that seems to be a five-minute cure time.
The other more traditional option which I have never attempted is to solder parts, but I guess that takes a bit of practice.
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Post by hsf62 on Feb 28, 2019 17:08:51 GMT
two-part epoxy resin adhesive is a good choice. If you haven't tried to solder a Mithril... well, don't!
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Post by ddaines on Feb 28, 2019 18:26:33 GMT
two-part epoxy resin adhesive is a good choice. If you haven't tried to solder a Mithril... well, don't!  Probably very good advice - this is likely the method of choice before the days of 2 part epoxies  |
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Post by arha on Oct 11, 2021 14:55:07 GMT
I used epoxy glue to glue a wing of Smaug. Ten years later, she fell. So, anyone know how to dissolve epoxy glue?  |
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Post by Michael O'Brien on Oct 14, 2021 12:05:55 GMT
I used epoxy glue to glue a wing of Smaug. Ten years later, she fell. So, anyone know how to dissolve epoxy glue? I found this article that might be useful. www.unibond.co.uk/en/adhesives/epoxy-how-to-use-and-remove.html"Once the epoxy hardens, it becomes more difficult to remove. However, it’s not impossible! Try one of the following methods to remove cured epoxy glue: Sand or scrape the area. If there’s only a small amount of dried epoxy, this technique may be sufficient. Use acetone. Acetone can be effective on wood or concrete surfaces. It should loosen the epoxy, so you can peel it away easily. Use acetone only in well-ventilated areas and keep it away from any flammable objects. Use a heat gun. You must wear thick work gloves, goggles and a mask when using a heat gun, and make sure that your skin is completely covered. Use the heat gun at a temperature of about 90 °C, aiming it at small areas of the epoxy until it softens. You can then use a plastic scraper to remove the epoxy. Use chemicals. If you’re removing epoxy from plastic or glass, you can use chemicals to soften the epoxy, and then scrape it away. If the epoxy has only just dried, soak a cloth in methylated spirit and wipe the surface to remove the epoxy. If the epoxy is cured and proves to be stubborn to remove, try applying paint thinner first to soften it up." |
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Post by arha on Oct 25, 2021 8:05:39 GMT
Thank you, I will try and pray. ;-)
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Probably very good advice - this is likely the method of choice before the days of 2 part epoxies 
