Doug Sundseth 56786 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 With the imminent arrival of ReaperCon 2020, I'm wondering whether a class in miniatures prep and assembly would be something that people would be interested in. I've seen enough talk about people worrying about how to pin miniatures, how to clean flash and mold lines, how to remove bases, how (and whether) to prime, and how to glue parts together and to bases that I thought it might be useful. (The class would cover metal, resin, styrene, and PVC miniatures.) 7 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cygnwulf 6353 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 20 minutes ago, Doug Sundseth said: With the imminent arrival of ReaperCon 2020, I'm wondering whether a class in miniatures prep and assembly would be something that people would be interested in. I've seen enough talk about people worrying about how to pin miniatures, how to clean flash and mold lines, how to remove bases, how (and whether) to prime, and how to glue parts together and to bases that I thought it might be useful. (The class would cover metal, resin, styrene, and PVC miniatures.) I could see this being useful for a lot of folks. Took me years of hobby before someone explained pinning to me. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crowley 105709 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Doug Sundseth said: With the imminent arrival of ReaperCon 2020, I'm wondering whether a class in miniatures prep and assembly would be something that people would be interested in. I've seen enough talk about people worrying about how to pin miniatures, how to clean flash and mold lines, how to remove bases, how (and whether) to prime, and how to glue parts together and to bases that I thought it might be useful. (The class would cover metal, resin, styrene, and PVC miniatures.) I could see this being useful. Especially for extra small and extra large things. Say the Bones version of Gauth's bowing down being corrected with extra support pins, vs connecting tiny hands holding swords on to thin arms? 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SamuraiJack 22307 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 3 2 15 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dragoneye 1982 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 3 hours ago, Sirithiliel said: so the last day of Reapercon will be my birthday! And the first day will be mine! That's a really late Labor Day.... Here's hoping it works out with my schedule... 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadowphaze 1067 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 And I'm in for my 2nd one next year. Yay! First one was amazing! 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TripleH 13202 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Doug Sundseth said: With the imminent arrival of ReaperCon 2020, I'm wondering whether a class in miniatures prep and assembly would be something that people would be interested in. I've seen enough talk about people worrying about how to pin miniatures, how to clean flash and mold lines, how to remove bases, how (and whether) to prime, and how to glue parts together and to bases that I thought it might be useful. (The class would cover metal, resin, styrene, and PVC miniatures.) I took a class similar to this by Tish Wolter in 2017. The only problem with it (other than the location: PEC) was it was a demo only and not a hands on class. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SamuraiJack 22307 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 You could have people bring their own miniature that they want to pin/clean up, etc.. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pegazus 39527 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 8 minutes ago, SamuraiJack said: You could have people bring their own miniature that they want to pin/clean up, etc.. Maybe have that as a second-half activity since it’s so varied and specific to each figure. I would butcher a super solid Bones figure for attendees to reassemble, in an odd spot so there are no regular guides like arm sockets. Thinking along the lines of running the torso through a band saw, so lining up the two halves with pins becomes part of the process. Hmm. Might be too complicated. Perhaps an arm pinning, then the torso, then the student’s work if time allows. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TGP 74994 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 3 hours ago, Doug Sundseth said: With the imminent arrival of ReaperCon 2020, I'm wondering whether a class in miniatures prep and assembly would be something that people would be interested in. Agree it is interesting, I think I could almost teach it... 3 hours ago, Doug Sundseth said: I've seen enough talk about people worrying about how to pin miniatures, how to clean flash and mold lines, how to remove bases, how (and whether) to prime, and how to glue parts together and to bases that I thought it might be useful. (The class would cover metal, resin, styrene, and PVC miniatures.) This class would have a high tools requirement. Either 8 toolkits needed or those who sign up need to bring their own. And maybe each participant needs to bring 4 models: resin, metal, styrene, pvc, bones black, etc. (5?) Would this be a better fit for a ReaperLive video demo style class ? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pegazus 39527 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 Quick reminder! Only 366 days ‘til the Friday 5pm MSP entry deadline! /plus a few hours, but I am sure you’ll fritter away a few anyway 1 8 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crowley 105709 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 17 minutes ago, Pegazus said: Quick reminder! Only 366 days ‘til the Friday 5pm MSP entry deadline! /plus a few hours, but I am sure you’ll fritter away a few anyway Crap, already behind... 1 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SamuraiJack 22307 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 Don't forget next year is a leap year 4 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Sundseth 56786 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 Just now, SamuraiJack said: Don't forget next year is a leap year He didn't. I checked. 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pegazus 39527 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 1 minute ago, Doug Sundseth said: He didn't. I checked. You would. And you’re checking Excel and not me so, phbbbt! 1 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
