LoneSniperSG Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 I'm no veteran builder of Fantasy stuff, so I'm not used to (comparative) ginormous metal models like Canis. Is there anything I should be aware of when building him? Also, do I need to pin each of Fangir's legs and head? I'm seeing big, blocky joins, I can't fathom needing to pin anything except for perhaps the one loose paw. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/232503-canis-wolfborn-assembly/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max_Dammit Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Only advice i can give is dryfit Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/232503-canis-wolfborn-assembly/#findComment-2796623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serunox Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Did a quick search, http://www.stonypointrefugees.com/viewtopi...?f=18&t=799 Thats all I could get.Hope it works. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/232503-canis-wolfborn-assembly/#findComment-2796652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xeenos Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Is there anything I should be aware of when building him? Dont drop it on your foot. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/232503-canis-wolfborn-assembly/#findComment-2796952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulweih Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hail brother! I myself have not pinned any of the parts of the Wolf itself, a good superglue does it, just make sure you go over the spots where you glue him together with a file first for perfect fit. Take your time for priming, the fur on the wolf can be a pain in the ass, I recommend going over it a second time with a brush and watered down Chaos Black after using the spray can to eliminate all metal shining through. For painting the wolf, I suggest not to glue him to his base before finishing the underbelly and the legs, it just makes it easier to get to all the spots. Assembly wise I painted the rider Torso and head first, before adding the painted arms and backpack, also makes life easier. So, I hope that helps a little....and for motivational purposes here's mine : from my Album PS: Canis sucks, I vote for a conversion to a Wolflord :D . Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/232503-canis-wolfborn-assembly/#findComment-2796989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneSniperSG Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 PS: Canis sucks, I vote for a conversion to a Wolflord :huh: . Don't know about that, I think I might want Canis for when I have to swim through my friend's Tyranids... For painting the wolf, I suggest not to glue him to his base before finishing the underbelly and the legs, it just makes it easier to get to all the spots. Assembly wise I painted the rider Torso and head first, before adding the painted arms and backpack, also makes life easier. ... How does the superglue not screw up the paint work when you do this? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/232503-canis-wolfborn-assembly/#findComment-2797041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirax Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I advise a dictionary! :P Ginormous isn't a word, mate :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/232503-canis-wolfborn-assembly/#findComment-2797046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo429 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I would pin and then use accelerant + superglue, the accelerant means you aren't sitting about holding it for ages while the pinning will cut down the risk of the shearing affect. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/232503-canis-wolfborn-assembly/#findComment-2797050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulweih Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 ... How does the superglue not screw up the paint work when you do this? First, you just don't do it the messy way :) . Fun aside, I used a little ball of Greenstuff for each paws underside, then gently applied superglue on and around the flattened GS and finally put it on its base and that was that- never fell off, it's solid as a rock. Plus, even if you have to make some minor beauty repairs on the paws, that's nothing compared to the waste of time and nerves when you glue him to its base before painting, I guess you just have to trust me on that one :P . And there's always the chance the additional snow on the base covers it all up nicely. That's my personal opinion at least. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/232503-canis-wolfborn-assembly/#findComment-2797053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ragnarok Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I didn't pin anything. I used this glue and some patience. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/232503-canis-wolfborn-assembly/#findComment-2797074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
electriceye Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Easiest way, and most sure, is just to weld the bloody massive stupid thing together, or wait for the new resin stuff to come out...... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/232503-canis-wolfborn-assembly/#findComment-2797796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
arctic Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I'm not keen at assembling metal models but Canis was ok to do. I didn't pin at all and just used superglue. I needed a bit of greenstuff along the head/chain but only a tiny amount. Looks ok now it's painted, but dear god, the fur is a pain to undercoat! I didn't spray mine, just painted chaos black on in a few thin layers. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/232503-canis-wolfborn-assembly/#findComment-2798039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWulfen Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I was just thinking of the assembly of Canis the other day, looking at hi he will need a hell of a lot of putty in the gaps, considering actually just to swap my metal one for a resin one! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/232503-canis-wolfborn-assembly/#findComment-2803134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alarik Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Hi, I've done my Wolf Lord conversion based on Canis few days ago so I've done in this way: no pinning, a nice glue [army painter one] and some GS in the gaps. Putted on a resin base. For painting better not glue the arms until finished [i've done this mistake...]. Here's the result, hoping to be useful. http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n561/davidef71/Space%20Wolves%20Army/DSCN2053.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/232503-canis-wolfborn-assembly/#findComment-2803462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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