Re: [GZG] Question for the painting gurus...

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used the method with a couple of DIVISIONS (Command Decision scale)
worth of GHQ and similar 1:285 miniatures for WWII and Modern
Era--without a problem.
 
A 200 degree oven isn't as "concentrated as a hot plate. Or as hot,
probably. Lots of air space around the miniatures, helping to bake on
the paint.
 
Seriously, I used the method for tanks, jeeps, 1:285 humans, helicopers,
gliders, even metal scenic items such as bridges, docks, etc.
 
Never a problem.

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--- On Thu, 9/4/08, Tom B <kaladorn@gmail.com> wrote:

From: Tom B <kaladorn@gmail.com>
Subject: [GZG] Question for the painting gurus...
To: gzg-l@vermouth.csua.berkeley.edu
Date: Thursday, September 4, 2008, 4:23 PM

Fred said:

"When I got a bunch primed, I would put them on a piece of wood (2x4,
for example), then put them in a low oven (200 degrees F) for 20
minutes.
The relatively low heat plus time would cause the prime coat to "suck
onto" the miniature, allowing a lot of detail to stand forth."

TomB:

Doesn't lead and/or white metal have the kind of low melting point you
can reach with a small electric hotplate? And any plastic or acrylic
stuff would be dodgy for this (possibly resin too - something tells me
it won't cook too well?).

BTW - I'm always looking for good modelling tips for stargrunt.ca. Can
I post this one? (With a disclaimer 'not to blame if your grav tank
bursts into flame or you inhale toxic fumes!')

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