tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469516761779836560.post6451258329503756353..comments2024-03-23T00:40:16.411-05:00Comments on KANTOR BASE: GW - Makin' Life EasierThe Hammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13315968360994994482noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469516761779836560.post-74453914891733916622009-04-02T16:59:00.000-05:002009-04-02T16:59:00.000-05:00they look really usefull! Might check them out nex...they look really usefull! Might check them out next time I need something of that sortCraighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00048865630833404845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469516761779836560.post-52521680488659105152009-04-02T12:25:00.000-05:002009-04-02T12:25:00.000-05:00To convert, I just clip off the notches with the c...To convert, I just clip off the notches with the clippers and so far, it's only been minimal sanding. As for the ACE hardward brass rods, it's not much different other than the fact that the expansion sets already come with a matching size drill bit.<BR/><BR/>I also (sometimes) use accelerant with the super glue to get the pieces to bond instantly. Then after it's dry, I go back and reinforce with more superglue. Haven't lost a limb yet.The Hammerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13315968360994994482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469516761779836560.post-8903308238138496762009-04-02T12:10:00.000-05:002009-04-02T12:10:00.000-05:00Definately fancier than a paper clip piece. I won...Definately fancier than a paper clip piece. I wonder how this compares to just buying brass rods from the Ace Hardware down the street. I recently picked up some small aluminum tubes for a project that I did not end up using. They are probably not strong enough for pinning.eriochromehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377904099582258296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469516761779836560.post-79418540723826800532009-04-02T11:36:00.000-05:002009-04-02T11:36:00.000-05:00The pinning set looks great, an included drill bit...The pinning set looks great, an included drill bit is even better. Now only to find a shop that stocks these items in Holland or mainland Europe.<BR/><BR/>Regarding those notches, I'm a bit in doubt. I tink they are not very practical for when you want to convert your model. Filing needs to be done before you do an arm swap, which is one of the easiest conversions in the book.<BR/>And if I would come across models that have these notches I would probably end up pinning them anyway. The Kroot shapers also has a simplified joint like the one shown above. I filed away the bump and used the socket as a starter for my pinvise.Vandhirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03980026245922587859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469516761779836560.post-24895321746135774432009-04-02T11:15:00.000-05:002009-04-02T11:15:00.000-05:00I also bought a few sizes of those Privateer pins ...I also bought a few sizes of those Privateer pins sets. They are awesome for pinning! The smaller ones are small enough to pin a banner or a hand, while the larger sizes are great for pinning big models like Sammuel on his jetbike. <BR/><BR/>The notches really do help a lot, though I've found that I still need to pin! When assembling my vanguard, the arms were heavy enough that they kept slipping off whenever I let go (and I hate holding my models together for more than a few seconds…I mean…I got a lot of models to assemble, you know?).Cawshis Clayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02601093563919440680noreply@blogger.com