What was the first miniature you converted?

[getagrip]

Baaaaad old days!

Yep!

[Subedai]

I wouldn't go as far as to say they were bad. They were different in that if you wanted something, most of the time you had to do it yourself so in one respect it was an achievement and thus more rewarding. From my point of view, I read about wargaming in the early 60's and think those times were hard and I've no doubt that wargamers today, as in many other walks of like, think the same thing of the 70's and 80's. I think this is why I prefer to make my own terrain wherever possible because it adds another level to the whole hobby as opposed to just buying a model and painting it. That's just my thoughts on the matter.

[Hertsblue]

Using Airfix magazine articles on WW I Germans to convert the US Cavalry into lancers and the ACW artillery limber crew into Germans sitting on the front of a converted ACW gun into a 7.7 field gun. I used to heat up a darning needle over a candle and weld the horses hooves to the bases because no glue would work. Still got the needle, clears Vallejo bottle nozzle blockages now.

I had a miniature electric soldering iron that did the job very quickly. Too quickly in some cases and went straight through the base.

[getagrip]

I had a miniature electric soldering iron that did the job very quickly. Too quickly in some cases and went straight through the base.

Yep,  got that t-shirt 

[cbr3d.com]

Been thinking what could have possibly been the first conversion 'I attempted'.  The first one I seem to recall doing at the moment was some British Commandos, each box had ladders with commandos supposed to be scaling them, the only problem was the figures couldn't grip the uprights, so hey presto I melted the hands to go around the ladder uprights, remember I got into a bit of bother over it, I used my Dad's matches so as to melt them. 

I think I must have been about 4 at the time - so understandable my parents reaction when they found out what I had done!   

[Leman]

I remember my brother 'finding' a box of matches when he was about 6. He managed to set a mountain on fire.

[getagrip]

Here's a thought.  When was the last time you used a box of matches?  I honestly can't remember...

[Hertsblue]

We buy the extra long ones for when the gas hob decides it's not going to play today.

[fsn]

Every day. I have a candle burning at all times.

You have to in Runcorn. 

[getagrip]

Every day. I have a candle burning at all times.

You have to in Runcorn. 

There is that

Still can't remember when I used a match.

We buy the extra long ones for when the gas hob decides it's not going to play today.

People tend to use those long lighters these days don't they?

[Matt J]

Here's a thought.  When was the last time you used a box of matches?  I honestly can't remember... Undecided

er everyday, solid fuel heating system.

[Techno]

Same reason as Ray.....Or to light the wood burner in the living room.
Cheers - Phil

[Leman]

Extra long for lighting my grill as the electric spark no longer functions.

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

Every day. I have a candle burning at all times.

You have to in Runcorn. 

Would have thought that was dangerous in Runcorn, after all it is an explosive atmosphere.

IanS