Guide to Assembling Models - Revision history

imported>Administrator: 26 revisions imported

2023-06-21T14:40:36Z

26 revisions imported

← Older revision	Revision as of 14:40, 21 June 2023
(No difference)

imported>Administrator: 1 revision imported

2023-06-19T02:00:35Z

1 revision imported

← Older revision	Revision as of 02:00, 19 June 2023
(No difference)

1d4chan>JimmyCarterWarGaming: /* Gluing */

2022-10-06T19:35:21Z

Gluing

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:35, 6 October 2022
Line 36:		Line 36:

	=== Gluing ===		=== Gluing ===
	Unless your model is snap-fit or push-fit, you're probably going to need some sort of adhesive to stick the parts together. Regular old white school glue won't cut it here, so you'll need something beefier. There are glues engineered for adhering plastic, metal, and resin, so you'll need one that works for your kit. Remember to consider both of the materials you are gluing together, when choosing a glue to use.		Unless your model is snap-fit or push-fit (and even then, it's probably a good idea), you're probably going to need some sort of adhesive to stick the parts together. Regular old white school glue won't cut it here, so you'll need something beefier. There are glues engineered for adhering plastic, metal, and resin, so you'll need one that works for your kit. Remember to consider both of the materials you are gluing together, when choosing a glue to use.

	You may need multiple variants of the same type of glue, over the course of your modeling career. Some glues are more viscous than others. Runny glues are useful for flowing into cracks and joining smooth surfaces. Thicker "gel" glues are useful for joining parts when you need the glue to disobey gravity for a few moments before you press the parts together.		You may need multiple variants of the same type of glue, over the course of your modeling career. Some glues are more viscous than others. Runny glues are useful for flowing into cracks and joining smooth surfaces. Thicker "gel" glues are useful for joining parts when you need the glue to disobey gravity for a few moments before you press the parts together.

1d4chan>FlintTD: /* Green Stuff */

2021-05-26T01:39:51Z

Green Stuff

← Older revision		Revision as of 01:39, 26 May 2021
Line 61:		Line 61:
	An ascended slang term for a specific kind of two-part modeling putty, '''Green Stuff''' is a staple medium for the model-making hobby and industry. Many a modeling noob have shied away from using the Stuff, possibly because of its free-form nature as a building material. After all, how can ''you'' possibly make an entire model component that looks as good as Games Workshop's [[high-quality kits\|Finecast]] and sculpts!?		An ascended slang term for a specific kind of two-part modeling putty, '''Green Stuff''' is a staple medium for the model-making hobby and industry. Many a modeling noob have shied away from using the Stuff, possibly because of its free-form nature as a building material. After all, how can ''you'' possibly make an entire model component that looks as good as Games Workshop's [[high-quality kits\|Finecast]] and sculpts!?

	Worry no more. Using [[Green Stuff]] may appear intimidating if you only look at glamor shots of exceptional [[WIP]]s on forums or social media. In reality, working with Green Stuff is accessible and enjoyable. It's sort of like playing with Play-Doh, which is an activity that ''most'' 4chan users can do unsupervised.		Worry no more! Using Green Stuff may appear intimidating if you only look at glamor shots of exceptional [[WIP]]s on forums or social media. In reality, working with Green Stuff is accessible and enjoyable. It's sort of like playing with Play-Doh, which is an activity that ''most'' 4chan users can do unsupervised.

	The [[Green Stuff ~~page itself~~\|Green Stuff]] contains a more comprehensive use guide, but below is a brief explanation of the process by which one creates an object out of Green Stuff:		The [[Green Stuff\|Green Stuff page itself]] contains a more comprehensive use guide, but below is a brief explanation of the process by which one creates an object out of Green Stuff:
	# Acquire some Green Stuff. This guide assumes you have your hands on a bifurcated strip of Green Stuff, sandwiched between two plastic films, such as what Games Workshop sells in their stores. Also get some sculpting tools, since fingers are big meaty things that leave fingerprints.		# Acquire some Green Stuff. This guide assumes you have your hands on a bifurcated strip of Green Stuff, sandwiched between two plastic films, such as what Games Workshop sells in their stores. Also get some sculpting tools, since fingers are big meaty things that leave fingerprints.
	# Cut off an equal portion of both halves of the strip. Cut perpendicularly to the meeting line formed by the two putties (this may leave you with slightly less blue portion, that's OK). Leave behind the area where the two putties touch (it will be somewhat harder/firmer than either half). That portion has already activated, and will not activate or sculpt well.		# Cut off an equal portion of both halves of the strip. Cut perpendicularly to the meeting line formed by the two putties (this may leave you with slightly less blue portion, that's OK). Leave behind the area where the two putties touch (it will be somewhat harder/firmer than either half). That portion has already activated, and will not activate or sculpt well.

1d4chan>FlintTD: /* Green Stuff */

2021-05-26T01:39:17Z

Green Stuff

← Older revision		Revision as of 01:39, 26 May 2021
Line 69:		Line 69:
	# Portion the Green Stuff into the rough size and shape you want. Over time you will get a feel for how much Green Stuff you need to make certain parts of a certain size or volume. Aire on the side of "More is Better", since you can often remove excess before applying the clay to the model. That said, you can add more Green Stuff on later, to create additional details.		# Portion the Green Stuff into the rough size and shape you want. Over time you will get a feel for how much Green Stuff you need to make certain parts of a certain size or volume. Aire on the side of "More is Better", since you can often remove excess before applying the clay to the model. That said, you can add more Green Stuff on later, to create additional details.
	# Shape the Green Stuff ''off of the model''. Make the rough size and shape of your Green Stuff object at this stage. This process takes many forms, here are some examples:		# Shape the Green Stuff ''off of the model''. Make the rough size and shape of your Green Stuff object at this stage. This process takes many forms, here are some examples:
	** Rolling a chunk of Green Stuff between your palms to create a round cylindrical shape (''Becomes:'' curved pipe, tentacles, sinew, wire, twine).		#* Rolling a chunk of Green Stuff between your palms to create a round cylindrical shape (''Becomes:'' curved pipe, tentacles, sinew, wire, twine).
	** Flattening a chunk of Green Stuff into a sheet against a flat work surface (hopefully on some wax paper) using a small cylinder; then cut shapes out of the sheet using a hobby knife (''Becomes:'' cape, loincloth, robes, tarp, banner).		#* Flattening a chunk of Green Stuff into a sheet against a flat work surface (hopefully on some wax paper) using a small cylinder; then cut shapes out of the sheet using a hobby knife (''Becomes:'' cape, loincloth, robes, tarp, banner).
	** Repeatedly squashing a chunk of Green Stuff against a flat work surface at 90-degree angles, until the chunk becomes a rectangular prism (''Becomes:'' brick, concrete chunk, machine case, [[mysterious power cube\|~~cube~~]]).		#* Repeatedly squashing a chunk of Green Stuff against a flat work surface at 90-degree angles, until the chunk becomes a rectangular prism (''Becomes:'' brick, concrete chunk, machine case, [[mysterious power cube\|cubes]]).
	** Creating a section of Green Stuff, waiting a few minutes for the stuff to partially dry, and then using a hobby knife to slice a flat puck out of the section (''Becomes:'' medallion, coin, applique armor, nameplate).		#* Creating a section of Green Stuff, waiting a few minutes for the stuff to partially dry, and then using a hobby knife to slice a flat puck out of the section (''Becomes:'' medallion, coin, applique armor, nameplate).
	** Rolling a flat sheet of green stuff, then cutting it into long strips (''Becomes:'' straps, belts, scarves, decorative wall moulding).		#* Rolling a flat sheet of green stuff, then cutting it into long strips (''Becomes:'' straps, belts, scarves, decorative wall moulding).
	# Shape the Green Stuff ''on the model''. With your undetailed green stuff now on the model, you can finally work out those details. Press the Green Stuff firmly to the model, taking care not to make too much of an impression on the surface while still getting as much Stuff-to-Model contact as you can manage. Then pose fluttering capes, wrap belts around bulging bodies, tuck fabric into crevices, and coil tentacles to your heart's content. You will find the model offers some very useful constraints, such as a direct surface to sculpt against and exact dimensions for you to work with. Many people sculpt freeform organic shapes (horns, claws, muscles) mostly on the model: taking just a ball of Green Stuff, squashing that in the roughly correct area, and sculpting directly onto the model.		# Shape the Green Stuff ''on the model''. With your undetailed green stuff now on the model, you can finally work out those details. Press the Green Stuff firmly to the model, taking care not to make too much of an impression on the surface while still getting as much Stuff-to-Model contact as you can manage. Then pose fluttering capes, wrap belts around bulging bodies, tuck fabric into crevices, and coil tentacles to your heart's content. You will find the model offers some very useful constraints, such as a direct surface to sculpt against and exact dimensions for you to work with. Many people sculpt freeform organic shapes (horns, claws, muscles) mostly on the model: taking just a ball of Green Stuff, squashing that in the roughly correct area, and sculpting directly onto the model.
	# Wait for the Green Stuff to dry.		# Wait for the Green Stuff to dry.

1d4chan>FlintTD: /* Green Stuff */

2021-05-26T01:36:47Z

Green Stuff

@@ Line 61: / Line 61: @@
 An ascended slang term for a specific kind of two-part modeling putty, '''Green Stuff''' is a staple medium for the model-making hobby and industry.  Many a modeling noob have shied away from using the Stuff, possibly because of its free-form nature as a building material.  After all, how can ''you'' possibly make an entire model component that looks as good as Games Workshop's [[high-quality kits|Finecast]] and sculpts!?
-Worry no more.  Using Green Stuff may appear intimidating if you only look at glamor shots of exceptional [[WIP]]s on forums or social media.  In reality, working with Green Stuff is accessible and enjoyable.  It's sort of like playing with Play-Doh, which is an activity that ''most'' 4chan users can do unsupervised.
+Worry no more.  Using [[Green Stuff]] may appear intimidating if you only look at glamor shots of exceptional [[WIP]]s on forums or social media.  In reality, working with Green Stuff is accessible and enjoyable.  It's sort of like playing with Play-Doh, which is an activity that ''most'' 4chan users can do unsupervised.
 === Plasticard ===

1d4chan>FlintTD: /* Green Stuff */

2021-05-26T00:33:30Z

Green Stuff

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:33, 26 May 2021
Line 59:		Line 59:

	=== Green Stuff ===		=== Green Stuff ===
			An ascended slang term for a specific kind of two-part modeling putty, '''Green Stuff''' is a staple medium for the model-making hobby and industry. Many a modeling noob have shied away from using the Stuff, possibly because of its free-form nature as a building material. After all, how can ''you'' possibly make an entire model component that looks as good as Games Workshop's [[high-quality kits\|Finecast]] and sculpts!?

			Worry no more. Using Green Stuff may appear intimidating if you only look at glamor shots of exceptional [[WIP]]s on forums or social media. In reality, working with Green Stuff is accessible and enjoyable. It's sort of like playing with Play-Doh, which is an activity that ''most'' 4chan users can do unsupervised.

	=== Plasticard ===		=== Plasticard ===

1d4chan>GoblinShark: /* Kit-Bashing */

2021-04-23T10:33:34Z

Kit-Bashing

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:33, 23 April 2021
Line 49:		Line 49:

	=== Kit-Bashing ===		=== Kit-Bashing ===
	Kit-bashing is simple, you use parts from a separate model kit to change the look of a model kit. can be done through one model manufacturer for example using parts from different GW kits to change one (using stormcast eternal bodies to give a knightly look to space marines) or separate manufactures like Wargames Atlantic or warlord games ~~to make~~ your imperial guard force not entirely Cadian re-colours		Kit-bashing is simple, you use parts from a separate model kit to change the look of a model kit. can be done through one model manufacturer for example using parts from different GW kits to change one (using stormcast eternal bodies to give a knightly look to space marines) or separate manufactures like Wargames Atlantic or warlord games (e.g making your imperial guard force not entirely Cadian re-colours)

	=== Modifying Existing Parts ===		=== Modifying Existing Parts ===

1d4chan>GoblinShark: /* Kit-Bashing */

2021-04-23T10:32:52Z

Kit-Bashing

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:32, 23 April 2021
Line 49:		Line 49:

	=== Kit-Bashing ===		=== Kit-Bashing ===
			Kit-bashing is simple, you use parts from a separate model kit to change the look of a model kit. can be done through one model manufacturer for example using parts from different GW kits to change one (using stormcast eternal bodies to give a knightly look to space marines) or separate manufactures like Wargames Atlantic or warlord games to make your imperial guard force not entirely Cadian re-colours

	=== Modifying Existing Parts ===		=== Modifying Existing Parts ===

1d4chan>FlintTD: /* Assembly */

2021-04-16T01:54:34Z

Assembly

← Older revision		Revision as of 01:54, 16 April 2021
Line 36:		Line 36:

	=== Gluing ===		=== Gluing ===
	Unless your model is snap-fit or push-fit, you're probably going to need some sort of adhesive to stick the parts together. Regular old white school glue won't cut it here, so you'll need something beefier. There are glues engineered for adhering plastic, metal, and resin, so you'll need one that works for your kit. Remember to consider both of the materials you are gluing together, when choosing a glue~~. Generic "super glue" is good for fixing metal or resin parts~~ to ~~most any other parts. Plastic glue is only good for affixing (some kinds of) plastic parts to other plastic parts~~.		Unless your model is snap-fit or push-fit, you're probably going to need some sort of adhesive to stick the parts together. Regular old white school glue won't cut it here, so you'll need something beefier. There are glues engineered for adhering plastic, metal, and resin, so you'll need one that works for your kit. Remember to consider both of the materials you are gluing together, when choosing a glue to use.

	You may need multiple variants of the same type of glue, over the course of your modeling career. Some glues are more viscous than others. Runny glues are useful for flowing into cracks and joining smooth surfaces. Thicker "gel" glues are useful for joining parts when you need the glue to disobey gravity for a few moments before you press the parts together.		You may need multiple variants of the same type of glue, over the course of your modeling career. Some glues are more viscous than others. Runny glues are useful for flowing into cracks and joining smooth surfaces. Thicker "gel" glues are useful for joining parts when you need the glue to disobey gravity for a few moments before you press the parts together.

	=== Different Materials ===		=== Different Materials ===
	Some models have parts made of different materials, typically metal and resin~~/plastic~~. Most glues only work with one material, so you'll need a multi-purpose glue for ~~these instances~~. Pinning is also recommended, especially for larger parts; as a bond between two different materials with multi-purpose ~~tend~~ to be more fragile than same material with specific glue.		Some models have parts made of different materials, typically these are plastic, metal, and resin. Most glues only work well with one material, so you'll need a multi-purpose glue for joining different materials. Generic "super glue" is good for fixing metal or resin parts to most any other parts. Plastic glue is only good for affixing (some kinds of) plastic parts to other plastic parts.

			Pinning is also recommended, especially for larger parts; as a bond between two different materials with multi-purpose glue tends to be more fragile than same material joined with a material-specific glue.

	== Customization ==		== Customization ==