Hi everyone. This shouldn't be too difficult for most of you to answer, so apologies for the noob question! I've just recently restarted the hobby after about 20 years out of it, and a few things have changed!
I've bought some Hornet heads but I'm not entirely sure how to go about attaching them to the figure. The necks seem awful long, so do I cut them back at all? Do I need to pin them? Or just glue? They're resin heads, but the model's plastic, so which glue do I need?
Basic questions that I'm sure have probably been covered here a million times but I've been unable to find the answer that's no doubt buried deep with this site.
YouTube and Google have so far drawn a blank too.
I'd appreciate any help/advice that anyone could offer.
Many thanks.
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Attaching Hornet heads
Lawswon
Joined: August 22, 2013
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Posted: Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 11:10 AM UTC
IamTJones
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Posted: Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 11:24 AM UTC
Hey Peter, firstly welcome back to the hobby!
For the hornet heads, yes you have to cut the necks back to the right length, just cut them in small stages and hold it up to the model to make sure you don't cut them too short. So far when I've used them I just used my standard plastic glue (Revell Contacta Professional) and It glued them perfectly fine.
cheers
Tristan
For the hornet heads, yes you have to cut the necks back to the right length, just cut them in small stages and hold it up to the model to make sure you don't cut them too short. So far when I've used them I just used my standard plastic glue (Revell Contacta Professional) and It glued them perfectly fine.
cheers
Tristan
CReading
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Posted: Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 11:31 AM UTC
I usually use a dremel to carve out the neck area on the plastic figure's body being careful not to damage the collar. Then you can cut the Hornet head's neck leaving it a little long and fit it into the neck 'socket'
Ultimately it looks better than simply having the neck glued to the shoulders.
Cheers,
C.
Ultimately it looks better than simply having the neck glued to the shoulders.
Cheers,
C.
Lawswon
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Posted: Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 05:12 PM UTC
Thanks, Tristan. I knew it was a stupid question!
Lawswon
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Posted: Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 05:15 PM UTC
Thanks, Charles.
I really like the sound of your method, but I'm not sure I'm confident enough in my skills just yet to pull it off. I can imagine it gives a great finish.
What tool do you use with the dremel?
I really like the sound of your method, but I'm not sure I'm confident enough in my skills just yet to pull it off. I can imagine it gives a great finish.
What tool do you use with the dremel?
sdk10159
Joined: December 08, 2005
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Posted: Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 05:54 PM UTC
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Thanks, Charles.
I really like the sound of your method, but I'm not sure I'm confident enough in my skills just yet to pull it off. I can imagine it gives a great finish.
What tool do you use with the dremel?
Peter,
i use the same method as Charles. I use an engraving cutter, such as the one below, but with the Dremel set to a slow speed. That way, if I slip, I won't damage the figure.
http://www.dremel.com/en-us/Accessories/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=107
Steve
Lawswon
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Posted: Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 08:00 PM UTC
Many thanks, Steve.
I've got one of those tools already, so I've got no excuse now not to give it a go!
I've got one of those tools already, so I've got no excuse now not to give it a go!
exer
Joined: November 27, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 08:01 PM UTC
Yes drill out the neck, better to have it too deep and then pack it up with putty than to have it too shallow and get that giraffe neck look, CA glue works best
sdk10159
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Posted: Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 08:02 PM UTC
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Many thanks, Steve.
I've got one of those tools already, so I've got no excuse now not to give it a go!
Exactly! Give it a try: what's to lose, right? Just take it slow.
Steve
Lawswon
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Posted: Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 09:28 PM UTC
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Exactly! Give it a try: what's to lose, right? Just take it slow.
Steve
...my model, and my self-respect.
sdk10159
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Posted: Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 09:30 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextExactly! Give it a try: what's to lose, right? Just take it slow.
Steve
...my model, and my self-respect.
Don't be so hard on yourself. It's just plastic
CReading
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Posted: Sunday, August 25, 2013 - 07:46 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextThanks, Charles.
I really like the sound of your method, but I'm not sure I'm confident enough in my skills just yet to pull it off. I can imagine it gives a great finish.
What tool do you use with the dremel?
Peter,
i use the same method as Charles. I use an engraving cutter, such as the one below, but with the Dremel set to a slow speed. That way, if I slip, I won't damage the figure.
http://www.dremel.com/en-us/Accessories/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=107
Steve
Late to reply but my answer would be exactly as Steve answered
Cheers,
C.
SdAufKla
Joined: May 07, 2010
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Posted: Sunday, August 25, 2013 - 09:29 AM UTC
Some examples (probably have to scroll down each page to find the figures):
Armorama::Canadian Firefly Mk.VC
Armroma::DML StuG IV Late Conversion
Armorama::Italian Ariete Tankers North Africa
Armorama::Universal Carrier Mk.I
An advantage of drilling out the neck area of the torso is that the new Hornet head can be turned slightly left or right for a more candid appearance. Also,you can easily paint the body and face separately and bring them together later during final assembly.
HTH,
Armorama::Canadian Firefly Mk.VC
Armroma::DML StuG IV Late Conversion
Armorama::Italian Ariete Tankers North Africa
Armorama::Universal Carrier Mk.I
An advantage of drilling out the neck area of the torso is that the new Hornet head can be turned slightly left or right for a more candid appearance. Also,you can easily paint the body and face separately and bring them together later during final assembly.
HTH,
Lawswon
Joined: August 22, 2013
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Posted: Sunday, August 25, 2013 - 10:27 AM UTC
Thank you for the links.
I've started my first Hornet head conversion, and so far so good. I'll check out the links to see what tips I can pick up.
Thanks everyone, you've helped immensely.
I've started my first Hornet head conversion, and so far so good. I'll check out the links to see what tips I can pick up.
Thanks everyone, you've helped immensely.
armouredcharmer
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Posted: Thursday, September 05, 2013 - 04:44 AM UTC
Don't be so hard on yourself. It's just plastic
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