nismogrendel Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I have this model: I'm going to paint it soon. I'm trying to figure out if I should try to replace that laspistol with a bolt pistol. If I leave it as-is, it can be a counts-as bolt pistol... and if I use it as a company commander it would be wysiwyg. Should I hack this model up? If so, what do I use? Jewlers saw? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319451-best-tool-to-remove-guns-from-metal-mini-hands/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I've done stuff like this a lot, and if I have no intention of saving the weapon, I just use clippers/sprue cutters to take off small pieces at a time and get as close to the hand as I'm comfortable with and then use a hobby blade and files to clean up what's left. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319451-best-tool-to-remove-guns-from-metal-mini-hands/#findComment-4311991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Pheidias Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 With an old metal model like that, carefully applied pressure and a sturdy blade can net you an intact gun and hand. If the gun doesn't need to be saved for later, then do as the good Brother Chaplain says, and clip it off. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319451-best-tool-to-remove-guns-from-metal-mini-hands/#findComment-4312524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismogrendel Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 Thanks guys, I do not need to keep the gun intact so I'll give the clippers way a try. I have a fancy bolt pistol bit from a plastic commissar kit. I'm going to try to keep the trigger finger/trigger guard area intact on this mini and I think it will fit well. I'll post pics if successful :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319451-best-tool-to-remove-guns-from-metal-mini-hands/#findComment-4313110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallarn Commander Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Nismogrendel, Since I'm a packrat, I always like to add bitz to my bitz box. I used a jeweler's saw on my female commissar and I'm glad I did. I ended up using the laspistol on a priest conversion a year or so later. I'd say go with the saw. :) http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u420/tallarncommander1/commissar%20abra.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319451-best-tool-to-remove-guns-from-metal-mini-hands/#findComment-4317331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zefig Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I'd recommend a jeweler's saw. You'll lose a little bit of material, but it's safe. A large hobby knife could work too but it's very easy to slip and mess up the model with them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319451-best-tool-to-remove-guns-from-metal-mini-hands/#findComment-4318545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Perils Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I'd recommend a jeweler's saw. You'll lose a little bit of material, but it's safe. A large hobby knife could work too but it's very easy to slip and mess up the model with them. Not to mention your fingers... Cool model Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319451-best-tool-to-remove-guns-from-metal-mini-hands/#findComment-4320342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismogrendel Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 I went with the sprue cutter and xacto knife. I have not picked up a jewlers saw yet. I need to clean up the green stuff where I joined the two, but I am happy with it :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319451-best-tool-to-remove-guns-from-metal-mini-hands/#findComment-4322764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Looking good! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319451-best-tool-to-remove-guns-from-metal-mini-hands/#findComment-4322810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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