Oh boy, some many replies
doctorsparkles wrote:That's a darn shame, as that was a fine looking bow. Did you use super glue? I've actually never had a problem with super glued pieces breaking.
As for making it look better, I would suggest painting it. Don't bother painting the grip, unless you've got some sort of clear coat that will help keep the paint on when you put it in the fig's hand. Brown or black would look good.
Did you use a piece of paper clip for the bowstring?
I know
..Yes I used superglue, I guess maybe not enough ?
. I'll probably paint it using some light gray primer out of a rattle can...
TwoTonic Knight wrote:The classic thing to do to former a better joint would be to pin both sides. This would be very fine work for pieces so small, but drill a hole into both parts to be joined, insert a small pin (clip off a small piece of a paper clip, for example) and then glue. Alternately, you can heat and imbed the pin, but I've never tried that and the potential for disaster on an overheated pin probably requires some practice on expendable pieces.
Now that is a REALLY good Idea
, I might have a drill bit small, enough for that kind of a job....hmm. That wouldn't be the easiest or 'Safest' route, but its better then attempting to heat the pin and risk burning the crap out of myself (hmm can we say crap on here?)
You can also work with the actual plastic and try and shape a hole and pin from them.
You're kidding right ?
Blasterman wrote:Every once in a while, sure. Depends on what it is
for me. The only thing I can say is - you have to be
VERY careful handling anything you make like this.
But you know that already.
Actually believe it or not, I put alot of stuff I make through a "Drop Test". If it breaks, well then next time I'd make it stronger.
Side note: I only had time to reply to a few posts, I'll reply to the rest when I have more time, right now I need to finish packing....
I hate moving
-- Joey
