BadgersinHills Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I use it to make sprue bricks though it's a bit of a PITA. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350202-uses-for-sprue-frames/page/2/#findComment-5164670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoic Raptor Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I'm surprised GW haven't announced degradable plastic yet. We must collectively be a horrible source of microplastics. Do you really want your minis to dissolve after 10-20 years? Or less? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350202-uses-for-sprue-frames/page/2/#findComment-5164690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewarriorhunter Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 This is my favorite thing I've seen done: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350202-uses-for-sprue-frames/page/2/#findComment-5164706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlamingDeth Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 That is just beautiful. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350202-uses-for-sprue-frames/page/2/#findComment-5164709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sword Brother Adelard Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I'm surprised GW haven't announced degradable plastic yet. We must collectively be a horrible source of microplastics. Do you really want your minis to dissolve after 10-20 years? Or less? I doubt they would degrade dry stored in a case. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350202-uses-for-sprue-frames/page/2/#findComment-5164763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightsword Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Having read this thread I gave making sprue bricks a go for a dreadnought base. Lets just say I won't be doing that again a long time! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350202-uses-for-sprue-frames/page/2/#findComment-5164858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tichinde Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 so far, I have used them for steel debris, flooring supports and mounts for magnets on my Knights. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350202-uses-for-sprue-frames/page/2/#findComment-5164870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venerable Jazzman Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I saw someone build a pseudo MK IV dreadnought out of sprue on the B&C a loooooong time ago....can't remember who or if it was finished - sorry What I recall seeing was pretty damn good though., he basically used it like plasticard rods, glued and filed into shape. Very imaginative. MR. I couldn't find that one, but I did find the old Extra Armour conversions I was thinking of - I'm pretty sure it was the same guy. He doesn't have any posts listed though :( http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/114375-vehicle-conversions-and-the-men-who-love-em/page-3?do=findComment&comment=1417075 There's some great stuff in that thread :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350202-uses-for-sprue-frames/page/2/#findComment-5164893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Triszin Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 anyone know what I should buy to granulate these sprues? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350202-uses-for-sprue-frames/page/2/#findComment-5165187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevak Dal Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 I've been thinking about getting a grinder, and turning them into 3~ coarses, fine, rough and medium. Then using it for basing Hmm, I bet if you mixed it with white glue or maybe super glue it would make good gap filler. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350202-uses-for-sprue-frames/page/2/#findComment-5165313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewarriorhunter Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 I've heard of people doing that. They grind it up, mix with plastic glue to make a thick paste and use it to fill gaps in seams. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350202-uses-for-sprue-frames/page/2/#findComment-5165329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endova Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 There's always the Spruecrons... https://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/458555.page Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350202-uses-for-sprue-frames/page/2/#findComment-5165337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exilyth Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 I'll just quote myself from another thread: Definately seconding the cut up sprue - that's usefull for modelling various odds and ends. And upcycling stuff which would otherwise end up in the bin is always good. E.g. pieces of sprue cut to length can serve as sidewalk cap stones. Two tilted/diagonal cuts can make a shape like a gold bar. Four such pieces but a bit longer can make a window frame. Alternating sprue and upside down sprue makes for an almost wood like surface. And so on. Also, the rep rap project has a section on recycling: https://reprap.org/wiki/Category:Recycling People have been looking into ways to turn plastic waste into filament, which requires two steps: cutting the waste into small pieces and extruding the heated, liquified granules into filament. I do not think the polystyrene/resin used in GW kits is suitable for that process (e.g. it would just burn up at usual extrusion temperatures), but maybe some of the shredding machine ideas could help with cutting sprue into pieces. Cut sprue could be helpfull e.g. as filler when casting resin miniatures. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350202-uses-for-sprue-frames/page/2/#findComment-5165615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoic Raptor Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 I doubt they would degrade dry stored in a case. They'd start degrading (albeit very slowly) as soon as you started painting them. I'm sure after a decade or two they'd be brittle and powdery. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350202-uses-for-sprue-frames/page/2/#findComment-5165841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venerable Jazzman Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 anyone know what I should buy to granulate these sprues? https://reprap.org/wiki/Plastic_Shredder_using_Kitchen_Blender Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350202-uses-for-sprue-frames/page/2/#findComment-5166057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venerable Jazzman Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 I've been thinking about getting a grinder, and turning them into 3~ coarses, fine, rough and medium. Then using it for basing Hmm, I bet if you mixed it with white glue or maybe super glue it would make good gap filler. I've had some sprue sitting a bottle of nail varnish remover ( with acetone, not acetone-free) for a couple of months, and it's done nothing but form itself into a cracked blob. I was hoping it would go sludgy and I could use it as filler, but that hasn't happened. If anything it's made it more brittle. Has anyone done any tests on heating it to see what temp it melts at? I know you can stretch it over a candle to make aerials, but that's a lot less controllable than putting sprue in the oven and getting grindable chunks of thermoplastic out. I see some Science coming on. :D If I don't post tomorrow just assume the fumes have got me :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350202-uses-for-sprue-frames/page/2/#findComment-5166064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickSix Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 SD you can have all my sprues if you really do that! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350202-uses-for-sprue-frames/page/2/#findComment-5166124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 I'm really hoping I can make it a reality, but with so many things that need sorting out I don't want to get too far ahead of myself. My dream is to make a process for people to donate bulk sprue in exchange for some store credit, but I'm not sure how realistic that will be. Time will tell if this idea can get off the ground. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350202-uses-for-sprue-frames/page/2/#findComment-5166235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indefragable Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 I've tinkered with stacking them Lincoln Logs style to make little bunkers and rubble and stuff for table terrain. Project # 4563 on the list . Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350202-uses-for-sprue-frames/page/2/#findComment-5166261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Triszin Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I contacted a company that specializes in small scale granulation. I'd rather not have to melt sprues to grind them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350202-uses-for-sprue-frames/page/2/#findComment-5166646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wassa Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Pretty much just use mine for magnetisation frames else they get binned! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350202-uses-for-sprue-frames/page/2/#findComment-5166683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle captain corpus Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Just hack them down a bit, rough the edges up with clippers and hey presto metal spars for basing. :D BCC Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350202-uses-for-sprue-frames/page/2/#findComment-5166895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Commander Ajax Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I glue small bits (like shoulder pads) to them and sharpen the other end to stick them in foam or card for ease of painting, very useful for that. I've seen people carefully shave off the numbers and letters you get on some of the sprue's and use them as details on their models. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350202-uses-for-sprue-frames/page/2/#findComment-5167874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arganias Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 I usually cut them into strips or bricks and mix them into my random urban debris mix for basing. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350202-uses-for-sprue-frames/page/2/#findComment-5168444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 I made an arm fitting for my Knight! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350202-uses-for-sprue-frames/page/2/#findComment-5168582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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