Supplier of tapered pikes?

[Hammers]

Are we aware of a company which makes such for 28mm figures?

[OSHIROmodels]

Are we talking a long taper at both ends?

cheers

James

[Mitchelxen]

We use wires

[Hammers]

Are we talking a long taper at both ends?

cheers

James

No. Tapering towards the point.

[Eric the Shed]

I bought mine from Bicorne miniatures

http://www.bicorne.net/acatalog/BIC-ECWP03---4--wire-Pikes--pack-of-48----pointed-heads-2555.html#SID=201

[Paint Pig]

I use carbon steal, it will not bend without a lot of effort, wire from my local hobby shop, the RC crowd use it for linkages in planes, boats and cars. It comes in a multitude of gauges so take a figure or sample with you when you make your purchase, the only draw back is you will need some small bulk/bolt cutters to cut it, it is hard stuff, side cutters wont do the job and will be ruined very quickly.

I have a small bench grinder to grind the end to shape so it would be handy if you or someone you know has access to one, a 100mm hand grinder will work and so will a Dremmel. I also use a hammer and anvil to flatten the ends and shape blades with my Dremmel when required, a few tools and you can make any sort of spear or pike.

Hope this helps if you go the DIY route

I would opt for 300mm bulk/bolt cutters but this is the sort of thing you're looking for

[Hammers]

I could probably explain a bit more clearly: pikes did, as they developed, get a slightly taperd shape from the grip towards the point. This was done to counter the sag of very long pikes. Even hard wood like ash is slightly flexible and a will arch if not weight is progressively shaven off towards the point.

That's why I am asking if there is anyone making metal rods looking like that, suitable for 28mm figs.

[OSHIROmodels]

I believe the practice in England was for both ends to be tapered (hence my first question) but whether this came from Europe is something I don't know.

cheers

James

[Hammers]

I believe the practice in England was for both ends to be tapered (hence my first question) but whether this came from Europe is something I don't know.

cheers

James

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