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Miniatures Adventure => Old West => Topic started by: nomadik on November 11, 2009, 10:30:29 PM

Title: I broke the barrel of a gun on my miniature :(
Post by: nomadik on November 11, 2009, 10:30:29 PM
I was moving some models and bumped the table, and poor Doc Holliday took a spill. His gun barrel twisted like a cartoon, and when I tried to straighten it, it snapped. I'm thinking of clipping a needle or small wire and drilling a hole to replace it. Any better solutions? Poor Doc Holliday!!!
Title: Re: I broke the barrel of a gun on my miniature :(
Post by: General Roos on November 11, 2009, 10:34:28 PM
Is it the Artizan Doc? His gun barrels are weaker than a wet paper bag!
Title: Re: I broke the barrel of a gun on my miniature :(
Post by: nomadik on November 11, 2009, 10:53:56 PM
It was the Reaper Doc Holliday. It was the gun he's pointing with, so sad!
Title: Re: I broke the barrel of a gun on my miniature :(
Post by: Westfalia Chris on November 11, 2009, 11:00:40 PM
Quote from: nomadik on November 11, 2009, 10:30:29 PM
I'm thinking of clipping a needle or small wire and drilling a hole to replace it. Any better solutions?

Since this will produce a rather strong joint, as opposed to just popping on a length of plastic rod, I´d say this is the overall "best solution", especially if you plan to use the figure for gaming. I would suggest, though, using a length of paperclip wire since this usually is about the same thickness as 28mm figures´ pistol barrels and also easier cut than a steel needle.
Title: Re: I broke the barrel of a gun on my miniature :(
Post by: gamer Mac on November 12, 2009, 02:17:48 PM
Brass rod is another option. Easier to file the end flat I found, than paper clip metal.
Title: Re: I broke the barrel of a gun on my miniature :(
Post by: former user on November 12, 2009, 05:53:35 PM
well, You could also use the accident to improve it, drilling a very thin hole, glueing a length of thin pin and adding a thin brass tube as barrel, maybe as a long barreled version?
Title: Re: I broke the barrel of a gun on my miniature :(
Post by: P_Clapham on November 29, 2009, 10:09:17 AM
Quote from: former user on November 12, 2009, 05:53:35 PM
weel, You could also use the accident to improve it, drilling a very thin hole, glueing a length of thin pin and adding a thin brass tube as barrel, maybe as a long barreled version?

A Buntine Special eh?  lol