Model Armour

Never used these and have finally ordered a few sets. I haven't used resin much and was just wondering what is the best way to cut the heads (well necks actually!) to fit the torsos I want to attach them to. Will a scalpel do the job or to I need something else? Or do people drill out the torso and insert the neck? Thanks.

Mark,
I usually snip them to remove from the block, and then pare them down with a scalpel blade. The resin is soft enough for this. If you've hollowed out the neck on the figure, then a little superglue will hold it once inserted. If you're fitting it to a 'solid' neck, the you're better drilling and pinning it, then securing with superglue.

The decision as to whether you drill out the neck of the torso or not depends on the figure and how it's sort of fits? Open collar etc.,? Often it's the best choice, since it's so easy then to insert the neck of the head, and it can also be adjusted to what you percieve is the perfect angle etc.?


Vinnie

Perfect, thanks, that's just the sort of advice I was after.

One last question - if I do decide to drill out the neck, is it best to do this with a rotary tool like a Dremel? I recently bought a cheap rotary tool but haven't really used one before so I'm anxious not to overdo the drilling and wreck the torso of a good figure.

Mark,
Depnds what sort of level of confidence you have with your rotary of choice. I have about three different types, and I make sure I always use one with an absolute positive grip. It's relatively easy to drill through the side without realising!

Don't be tempted to use a drill size too large. Use one that will give you a good pilot hole to then allow you to pare the rest away with a No.11 blade or something similar. The neck is relatively safe going to a good depth since you usually have a thick torso to drill into. Sleeves are a little more problematic.

The deeper you drill the pilot hole in the neck, the easier it is to pare away with a blade afterwards, and the easier to get the exact position you want with the Hornet head.

Vinnie