Post by feeleash on Jan 14, 2014 12:21:49 GMT
Few information regarding the Miniatures of our latest game 12 Realms.
The minis are made by PVC but are a little flexible due to the fact that we made some tests with the factory in order to see the appropriate temperature for them. Some of the Minis had very thin parts, so when we tried to increase the temperature, the minis were getting harder but the real thin parts could easily brake. After few tests we decided to make the minis flexible in order to avoid any damaged. After the first printing run of the game we made more tests and we found a way to make the minis harder and keep them safe in the box. From the next printing run, minis will be better and easier to paint them of course. Plus, minis will be always glued to their bases.
For those who want to glue their minis: There are several glues you can use but some of them may damage the material so a good choice can be Craftics 33 Thick Acrylic Cement. The specific product may not be a super glue but you will have results after 24 hours or so. That glue was designed to work with acrylic and plastics for a strong bond that does not fog plastic, so you can have a good result. You need to work fast since it gets stringy fast and it would be even better to apply the glue using a toothpick or something relevant.
Also Super Glue like this one could be also very helpful. Fast-drying adhesive combines improved bonding with precision application.
But you must be careful how you will apply it to the Miniatures.
For those who want to paint their minis: Again, due to the fact the soft plastic they are reactive with most spray on primers. The primer will stay sticky and not cure as it should (examples: Krylon, Rustoleum for plastics, Killzstain. The one spray primer that works perfect is: The Army Painter - base primer matte white. Also Citadel Chaos Black Primer is a good choice.
Here are some photos from people who got pre painted sets:
The minis are made by PVC but are a little flexible due to the fact that we made some tests with the factory in order to see the appropriate temperature for them. Some of the Minis had very thin parts, so when we tried to increase the temperature, the minis were getting harder but the real thin parts could easily brake. After few tests we decided to make the minis flexible in order to avoid any damaged. After the first printing run of the game we made more tests and we found a way to make the minis harder and keep them safe in the box. From the next printing run, minis will be better and easier to paint them of course. Plus, minis will be always glued to their bases.
For those who want to glue their minis: There are several glues you can use but some of them may damage the material so a good choice can be Craftics 33 Thick Acrylic Cement. The specific product may not be a super glue but you will have results after 24 hours or so. That glue was designed to work with acrylic and plastics for a strong bond that does not fog plastic, so you can have a good result. You need to work fast since it gets stringy fast and it would be even better to apply the glue using a toothpick or something relevant.
Also Super Glue like this one could be also very helpful. Fast-drying adhesive combines improved bonding with precision application.
But you must be careful how you will apply it to the Miniatures.
For those who want to paint their minis: Again, due to the fact the soft plastic they are reactive with most spray on primers. The primer will stay sticky and not cure as it should (examples: Krylon, Rustoleum for plastics, Killzstain. The one spray primer that works perfect is: The Army Painter - base primer matte white. Also Citadel Chaos Black Primer is a good choice.
Here are some photos from people who got pre painted sets: