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  • Member since
    April 2019
  • From: Alabama
Gluing arms
Posted by Srpuln10 on Saturday, October 12, 2019 1:34 PM

Hey guys I've gotta problem trying to get arms glued on the right way to hold their guns so it doesn't look generic. I've glued the gun in the hand first and the arm first. It never looks right. I've always had this problem. And always tks for the info. You guys have always done me right and I thank y'all. I've become a better modeler because of yall

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  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Saturday, October 12, 2019 1:52 PM

Only way to do it properly is to modify the parts. Its very rare i get a look look out of the box. I often find pouches and equipment can get in the way. The problem with plastic figures is that they are hard plastic. People are soft and squidgy.

Some of the more modern figures have a better look, what brand do you tend to use.

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  • Member since
    April 2019
  • From: Alabama
Posted by Srpuln10 on Saturday, October 12, 2019 2:50 PM

I've got a dragon kit #3021. It German paratroopers World's elite forc series. It was a mistake on a order. I just thought I'd put it together. I guess I'll just have to use some putty to get it look right. At least I'll get to work on my putty skills

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  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Saturday, October 12, 2019 3:12 PM

Just checked it out. One problem i often have is when you have weapons going between the arm, usually right, and the body. Thats when equipment such as ammo pouches get in the way. Try thinning down any of then on the back. Try test fitting the arms useing white glue, easy to remove. You might find you get better poses if the arms are not intended position. Once you have worked out the best place, you can modify the join.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

  • Member since
    April 2019
  • From: Alabama
Posted by Srpuln10 on Saturday, October 12, 2019 6:50 PM
Tks I'm going to try that

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