| GeorgethePug | 08 Oct 2009 12:18 p.m. PST |
Does anyone what size drill Bit I need for wire spears Can anyone recommend a base size for my Vikings …. I would like to do them individual and then make a movement tray. link |
| Dave Gamer | 08 Oct 2009 12:31 p.m. PST |
1) Depends on scale of miniatures. Usually the wire is 1/32 so the same size drill bit should suffice – after drilling through you may want to run the bit in and out a bit to widen the hole slightly. 2) Use 20mm square bases, same as Warhammer. |
| GeorgethePug | 08 Oct 2009 12:34 p.m. PST |
sorry there 28mm Grippingbeast Vikings But I was thinking of using them to mount flags for my 18mm also |
| elsyrsyn | 08 Oct 2009 2:37 p.m. PST |
Easiest to just buy a set of small bits. Usually come with a carrying case. Doug |
aecurtis  | 08 Oct 2009 3:37 p.m. PST |
Except that you will need a *lot* of the specific bits you actually use. Even with proper care, they break. First, figure out what gauge wire you're going to use. I use brass rod, which conveniently is sold in fractional sizes. Then it's a good idea to have a wire/bit gauge. This is a pice of steel with holes drilled in it. It will tell you what size bit corresponds with your wire. Then a set of micro-reamers is a good idea. They can widen the drilled hole slightly, especially at the nends, for easier insertion. Remember, Mr. Natural sez: picture Allen |
| TKindred | 08 Oct 2009 3:48 p.m. PST |
Allen speaks with big medicine.  |
| vagamer63 | 08 Oct 2009 11:23 p.m. PST |
A good starting point that I use: 15/18mm figs – .025" or .64mm Bit size 25/28mm figs – .032" or .81mm Bit size I may take that up, or down 2 sizes depending on the actuall size of the figure's hands! The smaller 15/18mm figs tend to have smaller hands, so maybe .62mm or .60mm Bit size. For the larger 25/28mm figures a .84mm to .86mm bit may be better for things like pike, or heavy throwing spears. I generally use brass rod, and the above starting numbers I've found as a good reference point for flag poles, javelins, and the like. Heavier weapons may vary!! Paul |
| GeorgethePug | 09 Oct 2009 7:33 a.m. PST |
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| vagamer63 | 09 Oct 2009 10:05 p.m. PST |
You're welcome, and as Allen says I always order the various bit sizes that I use a half dozen or so at a time as they always break when you really least need them to!!! Paul |
| Daffy Doug | 10 Oct 2009 8:52 a.m. PST |
28mm figures look good if you use straightened paper clips! They have a neat, rough finished look to them. I then tap the end flat and snip both sides to a point (sometimes using a file to take the "sting" out of the acute point). As paper clips are not a gauge I don't recall off-hand what drill bit to use (and I didn't use one, because OG figures come with the hand open, and you just give it a little pinch to secure the spear before gluing). 20mm bases are the best for single basing…. 1066.us |
| Chosen Man | 11 Oct 2009 7:57 a.m. PST |
Interesting thought Doug reference the paperclips… I am going to have to experiment now. Agreed 20mm single bases for 28mm figs. I use MDF cut to size then a PVA mix topped with sand and faux grass. |
