TheEntireMac Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Good afternoon everyone, I resently acquired a tactical squad from the Dark Vengeance kit, but I run IF not DA. My question I what thing to use to remove the DA iconography without damaging the rest of the miniatures? Thanks SBJ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281327-shaving-plastic-emblems/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Patience and a fresh blade on your hobby knife. Work in small cuts to get the bulk of the emblem off, then switch to the flat of the blade like you would for mould lines an smooth it out. Cheers, Jono Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281327-shaving-plastic-emblems/#findComment-3483703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowSong7007 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Dremel! Sharp blade on the hobby knife helps also. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281327-shaving-plastic-emblems/#findComment-3483722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Patience and a fresh blade on your hobby knife. Work in small cuts to get the bulk of the emblem off, then switch to the flat of the blade like you would for mould lines an smooth it out. Cheers, Jono Seconded. Takes some practice, but when you get it down, it is a valuable skill in wargaming. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281327-shaving-plastic-emblems/#findComment-3483784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEntireMac Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 Awesome thanks for the quick responses guys. I'm currently soaking them to strip the current colors! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281327-shaving-plastic-emblems/#findComment-3483790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I can vouch on the importance of a fresh sharp knife and patience. My left middle finger has a small but permanent chunk missing after rushing the Razorback I was cutting from the sprues It hasn't seen battle yet, but the fether better do well after the flesh and blood offered up to Khorne! (Even though the vehicle is loyalist! ) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281327-shaving-plastic-emblems/#findComment-3483814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RazorDaemon Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Start with the hobby knife, as has been mentioned a few times already I personally would never use a dremmel on plastic, but if you can make it work then go for it. My method is to use hobby-grade sandpaper, you can find some in a hobby store like Hobbytown USA or Hobby Lobby but GW doesn't make it. The sandpaper is specifically designed for plastic models, and the pack I get has 5 grains. A coarse grain you can grind down with and going down to a fine grain that basically polishes and makes for a perfectly smooth surface, you'll never notice it was altered. It also looks awesome on pewter models that I decided to strip the paint off a blade and just polish the blade with the fine sandpaper, makes for a nice shiny smooth silver with no paint needed. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281327-shaving-plastic-emblems/#findComment-3484864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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