what diameter pins for 1-10 busts

[samson]

What diameter pins should I get to mount 1-10 & 1-9 scale busts to the base ? And also what would be the right diameter pins to use for the bust s themselves ? I wasn't sure and bought some from a gaming store that are 1.90mm I hope these will be usable

 

[housecarl]

I use knitting needles, then slip a piece of 6mm ⌀ brass tube over it.

 

[samson]

Great idea that would be then mounted to the base?

 

[kagemusha]

There is no right or wrong.....personal taste......and common sense should get you through

 

[samson]

Yes that was what I was afraid of Lol and thanks for the quick replies leaving now to see what I can find.

 

[housecarl]

Great idea that would be then mounted to the base?

That's it.

 

[BarrieHynd]

Or you could try this,
http://www.elgrecominiatures.co.uk/contents/en-uk/p2956_Bust_Support.html

 

[Von Bock]

Hello,
I have found in craft stores they have the chimes for making wind chimes. These are brass you get about 8 they are about 5 to 6 inches long. I us these to mount bust to the base. I believe they also have solid ones. Worth a look. Regards, Brock

 

[waterloo1815]

I use 5/32 solid brass rods - found at most hobby shops. they come in 3 ft. pcs. and are reasonably priced!! Can't bend those puppies!! Dave

 

[zane666]

I use brass welding rods from the local hardware shop..

Zane

 

[Wayneb]

The one thing that would help answer this question is the fact that when works are shown here in pics ; it mostly focuses on the sculpt or painting and not the overall balance of the piece which includes the base.
So I don't think you would want use a thin rod and a block of two x four on a well done painted piece you've put hours into.........There are many options when mounting a piece;but most revolve around creativity...........Visualize the overall finished piece including the base and do whatever suits your fancy.
(to quote the Moody Blues...."Thinking is the best way to travel"................unfortunately,I don't always adhere to that.....Oh well,just trying to help.............................Regards,..Wayne

 

[samson]

Thanks guys for all the idea's. Quite a few options all better than what I have done in the past . Then again I never took my time or put alot into what I did . But that has changed thanks again

 

[Ferris]

Whatever the diameter etc. my tip would be to prepare the positioning and mounting on the base before painting, so that when painting is done you can put everything together simply, without much handling of the painted piece.

 

[samson]

Good advice when the time comes I will do that thanks for the info

 

[tock24]

Use a brass tube - any glue will then run up the middle rather than seep out the sides!

Ian

 

[samson]

Good idea thanks for the info

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

Brass tube 6mm is spot on, I was going to say you can get it at B&Q then noticed you are in Ohio: so perhaps a large hardware outlet .
Best thing for cutting tube to size is a plumbers pipe fitting tool ,it will give you a nice clean cut .
3" is a good size that will give you enough to sink into the base and the figure .

Just a little note ! if you are using an angled base ; drill the hole slightly forward of centre otherwise the the bust will sit to far back and look odd , about an eight of an inch is about right .
Hear is a couple of sample pics

Ron

 

[samson]

Thanks for taking the time to reply and post the pics . A pic is worth a thousand words sometimes good looking stuff by the way. Plan to check the local hardware stores Tues night .

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

Thanks for taking the time to reply and post the pics . A pic is worth a thousand words sometimes good looking stuff by the way. Plan to check the local hardware stores Tues night .

A little trick you can use is to drill the hole in the bust a bit oversize compared to the tube diameter so if you run off of true you have a little room for adjustment and it can easily be filled with putty and not seen , also if you over drill the depth on the base you can then adjust the height by filling with a little putty before glueing .

Ron

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

I use knitting needles, then slip a piece of 6mm ⌀ brass tube over it.

Knitting needles !! are you absolutly sure you are not Scottish Carl ,or a Yorkie what size eights tens whats your favourite pattern ? Two plain one Purl