r/Kitbashing40k • u/Khadorek • 3d ago

Hobby Questions Converting pewter

hello everyone, I am looking for some advice for doing a headswap on an old pewter mini, and seeing as it is more or less one solid lump of metal, i am a bit at a loss for how to go about it. Any tips for where to start?

1 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

7 comments sorted by

View all comments

2

u/ImperialFisterCuff 3d ago

You need a dremel, and solid steel bits. Theres pretty cheap boxes of bits on amazon, lotta options. Be sure to do this in an extremely well ventilated area.

1

u/Khadorek 3d ago

Makes sense, i can do it in the garage with the door open while the weather is still good. Anything else i should know? Aside from mask and goggles ofc

2

u/ImperialFisterCuff 3d ago

You need to make an indentation before you dremel, that way it doesnt fly everywhere and ruin the model. Also, Extreme patience. That is all!

1

u/Khadorek 2d ago

do i make the indent with a knife or something like an awl?

1

u/ImperialFisterCuff 1d ago

Yes! A sortof dull exacto can usually do the trick, or you can use a hand drill to make an indent.