VBCW figure conversion

Started by Sunray, 27 October 2011, 05:51:47 PM

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Sunray

27 October 2011, 05:51:47 PM
I have converted a number of BP3 (Lewis gunner in helmet) to a new head in SD cap. If there is any interest, I am happy to post one to Leon and Dave to use as a master for soft silicon mould.

The figure has potential for interwar VBCW, Irish war of Independence (1919- 1920s) or indeed fictional interwar games where armies wear SD style peaked caps.   

I have also some bombs in 10mm for underwing ordinance.

Sunray out

GrumpyOldMan

27 October 2011, 09:47:51 PM #1
Hi Sunray/James

Sounds good, handy for IWI, Yeomanry, Home Guard, etc as well as VBCW. Now we just need some more with Tam, sidecap, greatcoat, etc  ;D ;D ;D

Cheers

GrumpyOldMan/Victor

Leon

27 October 2011, 10:12:58 PM #2
We could certainly look at it.  Has the head been glued in place or pinned?
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Sunray

28 October 2011, 09:08:16 AM #3
Leon

Just superglued as this is sufficient for my own gaming. Will that stand up to silicon moulds ?

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Luddite

28 October 2011, 11:42:53 AM #4
Can we get a picture of this conversion?

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Leon

28 October 2011, 05:57:24 PM #5
Pinned would be better really, the superglue doesn't tend to hold up too well to all the pressure on it's own.
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Sunray

29 October 2011, 09:13:58 AM #6
Not a problem - in the next batch I will (i) cut off a head, (ii) drill it and (iii) unsert a say 3mm long pin.

Better still, if I did this with a range of heads - SD cap, fore and aft style side cap, beret, British helmet, German etc - could you use them as masters for a dedicated range of heads - just as 15mm ranges like Peter Pig already have?  The pin would make conversions in 10mm scale  a lot less fiddly.

I don't have the skill to format images (still a SLR man) but am sure a Lewis gunner in cap is in the last picture I sent to Leon - the one with the staff car and the JU52 conversion.

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