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    Default How to assemble the daughters of the flame?

    'sup guys,

    Like the title implies, i'm having a hard time assembling the daughters of the flame. I tried to assemble one with green stuff but her arms looked really silly.

    Should I try pinning, should I keep on using my greenstuff or should I ask Menoth for guidance?

    Thanks in advance!
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    Tiny pins work, I actually only glued on mine with super glue.
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    And the arms haven't fallen off yet?
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    ha. I just started assembling mine about an hour ago. I just pinned the first one, and it feels pretty solid, so I'm glad I did. the tiny sockets for tiny limbs just don't feel like they'll last otherwise.

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    I super glued mine and haven't had any problems. The main advice I'd offer is that if you're using "non standard" arm configurations, plan them all out first. It looks cooler, but you don't want to paint yourself into a corner with some weird arm/body combinations.

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    I glued both my units; to date (about a year now) only one arm has fallen off, and it went back on easily enough. But yeah, Snipafist said it right; you've got to have the right arm for the right shoulder.
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    an easy method i've used to great success as an alternative to pinning is this:

    put glue on both the arm and the shoulder of the model, but not a large amount. next, take a small (very small) bit of the foam that comes in a blister pack (most people have oodles of the stuff). basically you put a small bit of the foam between the arm and shoulder (i usually just put it on one part after i've applied the glue then press the other part against it) and then press them together and hold for a bit. you'll need a good bit of pressure, but after a few seconds it should be solid. the foam + glue turns into cement basically, and also makes the glue dry faster in my experience. but the bond it creates is really strong. the amount of foam you need will take some trial and error, but basically you have to have enough that it will be contained in the joint but not so much that it sticks out the sides when you press the two parts together. if you do get some that sticks out, you can use a knife to remove the excess or (for bigger models) what i do is put a big of glue on the foam that is sticking out and then use some quick dry spray on it.

    i've used this on warjacks and other bigger models as well, works like a charm and removes the need for pinning.

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    That's a great tip! Thanks for sharing! I normally pin everything, but I'll definitely try out this method.

    For anyone also playing Malifaux, the problem with tiny arms and parts should be familiar..

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    Spartan, that sounds like great advice! I'll try it out today and will keep you guys posted.
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    I superglued my arms on and they all decided to fall off the first game I played with them (really made me mad as I spent so long putting them on!). The next day I pinned them and I haven't had an issue. The pinning kit PP makes comes with the pin-vise and drill bits, plus the brass rods, and has worked like a dream! it takes a bit longer than just gluing (or even that foam method, that sounds interesting), but it seems to be worth it, as i haven't had a limb fall off on something I've pinned since.

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    Well, I tried the foam method, and it works like a charm! I'm pretty sure I'll be using this on every mini i'm going to assemble, so thanks!
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    I glued mine, never had an issue with any failures. It's extremely important that the surfaces are clean. Even oils from your fingers will cause a problem. The other important thing to remember is that the pieces can't move while the glue is curing. If they move, you will end up with a weak bond.

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    Yeah, I glued mine and it worked pretty well - I don't think they have fallen off yet (and watch - tonight, they will all be in pieces!)

    That said, others in my meta have had problems. If you are willing to take the time, I would pin them. Or use the foam method, which I am going to try on my next model - that is a good idea!
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    I haven't tried this with the Daughters of the Flame but I have used a similar thing to the foam suggestion with other tricky bastard models - except with greenstuff. Basically you take a very small blob of greenstuff. Put a small amount of glue on one of the surfaces you're trying to assemble and stick the greenstuff into it. Let that cure for a second. You have now glued a still wet blob of greenstuff to the model. Put another small amount of glue on the greenstuff and complete the assembly. For one thing superglue seems to adhere to greenstuff really well, and also as the greenstuff cures it will help hold the joint together. If you misjudge the amount of greenstuff and get some squeezing out the sides of the joint just wait until it all dries and then trim it off.

    I'll have to try the foam thing though.

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