Archroy Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk285/the_clarn/16052010213.jpg↲↲ As I mentioned in a different post, I've been away from painting for probably just over 15 years, and am just starting to get back into it now. This is my 1st fully completed figure (that is with base and everything - I've got about half the Assault on Black Reach box painted), and I was wondering if it would be generally considered "tabletop" quality? Any comments or suggestions would be welcome... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzy-xc Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Drill out some bolter barrels and it'd be better than tabletop quality imo. Very nicely done. WB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archroy Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 I've never tried any drilling/modelling/converting of any kind! What kind of apparatus is best for holding figures for drilling? With my shaky hands it could end up in disaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thraxen Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Just use your hands. Drilling isn't that bad with bolters, seeing as the sides are half-drilled anyway. All you need to do is line up the actual barrel holes, but it's not especially delicate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archroy Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 What would be best to use for drilling? I have a dremel but I'm guessing that's maybe a bit too powerful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hfran Morkai Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Hi there! The painting is looking pretty nice, perfect for the tabletop. I'll admit until the other week I was a drilling newbie as well. I'd suggest a pin vice with 1mm drill bits for working with bolter barrels. If you use the point of a knife to create a guide point you should be able to drill the barrel fairly easily without ruining the barrel (which happened to one of my Drop Pod barrels. :o) Good luck with the drilling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venix Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I personally use the GW pin-vice. Suits my needs, and isn't that expensive. And easy enough to get; GW online/in store, independent hobby store that stocks GW. Considering neither plastic, and the metal models are very tough, you don't need anything with electric power to get the job done. If you don't want a GW tool/price, you might be able to find a cheaper pin-vice through a google search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAR Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Check your local hobby shops they usually have them in stock I perfer the one with wooden ball on the end it helps steady the hand for drilling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Normish Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Well, my opinion is that it is in fact superior to basic tabletop quality. My only criticism is the bolter barrels, but you don;t even have to drill them, just paint some black circles! Otherwise I quite like the shading, and the overall muted Crimson Fists scheme is very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Runner Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Great job. Personally I would use a small hand held hobby drill with an appropriate bit. Dremel tools are a bit too powerful for such delicate work, especially if you are working and holding the model with your hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archroy Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Thanks for all the postive comments; really encouraging and motivating... :) I think I'll be checking out the GW drill & similar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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