jonfreeman Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 So, I'm expanding my horizons, and I got a sprue model. yay. Unfortunately these spanish inquisition boys have slotted bases that run flush with the sprue holder. It's a fairly hard resin, and I can't make any dents with my hobby knife. ... so ... what tool do I need in order to get these slotted bases to disconnect from the core sprue? :c Thanks in advance 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLZeebub Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 (edited) Side cutters, nippy cutters, a jeweler's saw are the things to try first. Maybe take the hit and just get slotted bases if the resin is too hard to cut safely. Edit: Or some slightly sketchy (for the survival of the minis' feet) chisel work. Edited May 19, 2020 by BLZeebub 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowlylowlycook Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 I think he is trying to get the slotted base off the sprue, not the feet off the base. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonfreeman Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 25 minutes ago, lowlylowlycook said: I think he is trying to get the slotted base off the sprue, not the feet off the base. this. I do have slotted bases. that's not the issue (fortunately) The issue is that I can't get my current (limited) cutting tools between the base-slot and the long-bar that's the basis of the spru (the one with the part number stamped in it) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keianna Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 If you have a needle file or skinny bead reamer, you can file that seam to weaken it. Then just break them off. Be careful filing resin though. The dust is something you really don't want in your lungs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGP Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 On 5/18/2020 at 8:56 PM, jonfreeman said: The issue is that I can't get my current (limited) cutting tools... A photo of the tools you have would help everyone help you. On 5/18/2020 at 8:12 PM, jonfreeman said: what tool do I need in order to get these slotted bases to disconnect from the core sprue? So, it sounds like there is budget for a new tool... Xacto #13 These will fit in knife handles ^ that are like the Xacto brand. They will produce grains of resin when they cut (not quite dust but it's worth it to clean up carefully). The main thing is to have extra fine teeth. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGP Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Do you have one of ^ these ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inarah Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 I'd use a jeweler's saw. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 (edited) A company called Atlas makes a razor saw that is the perfect size for our type of mini/terrain work. It will be in stock at any model railroad shop. Edited May 27, 2020 by Corsair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitterwolf Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 On 5/19/2020 at 3:56 AM, jonfreeman said: this. I do have slotted bases. that's not the issue (fortunately) The issue is that I can't get my current (limited) cutting tools between the base-slot and the long-bar that's the basis of the spru (the one with the part number stamped in it) As suggested I highly recommend using a jewelers saw, carefully and with patience. If you use clippers the force might break a foot on such minis. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haldir Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Being resin aftermarket parts are common like this in scale modeling i highly recommend a razor saw for the large pieces. If you really wanna minimize the gap it makes, find photo-etch blades, they are thinner. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonfreeman Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 I picked up some better (stronger) nippers and just took a little more time getting it together. But yeah, thanks again, everyone! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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