"How to modify wings of war Spits/109's?" Topic
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| Ascent | 08 Sep 2009 2:42 a.m. PST |
I have a number of the new Wings of War miniatures but am not keen on the props on them. I'm thinking of removing them and fitting a clear plastic disc to give the impression of a moving airscrew. Anyone got any tips on how to go about it? |
| Aliosborne | 08 Sep 2009 3:46 a.m. PST |
Hi Not sure how to do this, but I totaly agree with you on the props I noticed the 109 props all have a blade directly down so break of really easily when put back in its box Wonder if anyone sells clear discs with a hole in the centre, (similar to the ols crimoson sky models), this would be a good replacement, scratch it slightly to represent a prop going around Al Al |
| vojvoda | 08 Sep 2009 4:41 a.m. PST |
Ah a compass with a sharp tip? I do not have the link but numberous model hobby shops have photos showing this done. One thing I do remember was that to scratch the plastic and add just a blend of colour to swirl as seen on some images of a prop in action.
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| MacrossMartin | 08 Sep 2009 5:16 a.m. PST |
Ascent, all my WW1 WoW aircraft have their props replaced with clear plastic discs, and I can assure you, the only instrument you need is a circle cutter. ("No! Really?!" gasped the crowd.) This nifty gadget is pretty much the same as a compass, but with a securing connector for a No. 11 blade where the pencil would go on a typical compass. As long as you keep a sharp blade, and the locking nut tight, you'll be cutting perfect plastic circles as long as you like. |
| Lord Al | 08 Sep 2009 6:30 a.m. PST |
I wonder if a single punch "Hole Puncher" would work or would it be too small? |
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