Removing figure from its base or from another figure to which it's fastened (1 Viewer)

[jkstew11]

Not certain if this is the right forum to post this question/thread. Anyway, I'm seeking advice about how to remove a W. Britain Viking figure from its base and from another figure to which it is also attached. The set in question is Britain 62122 (Viking Striking Downed Saxon). I am assuming that the attachments are accomplished using a glue...perhaps? Is there a glue solvent that can be placed at points of attachment, if indeed glue was used? I'm not concerned about the loss of paint at or near those points as I can re-paint. I'd like to separate those two figures from one another and from the base to begin a conversion. I have used a hack saw blade on Conte metal figures in the past to accomplish same sort of thing, but it is painstakingly labor intensive (slow and steady). There's got to be a better way, but is there?

 

[aujj65]

Regarding removing a figure from it's base - I have used side cutters in the past - cutting the base away from the figures feet and then trimming the excess under the soles, I finish off with a file.

There might be a peg moulded on the bottom of the Vikings foot which fits into the shield, so a thin blade might do the trick. Problem is trying not to damage the shield face.

Jeff

 

[jkstew11]

Thanks Jeff. I'm not familiar with a side cutter tool. Can you provide a pic of that; and is that a tool most hobby shops would carry? Joel

 

[aujj65]

Hi Joel,

This is what I meant... any hardware shop (or online) should stock various sizes.

Hope this helps.

Jeff

 

[pochmahone]

I use a jewellers was when I do conversions, they are a lot thinner than hacksaw blades.

Brian

 

[jkstew11]

Thanks guys! Very helpful. I'll look into it. Joel

 

[pochmahone]

I use a jewellers was when I do conversions, they are a lot thinner than hacksaw blades.

Brian

That should have read saw.