Warrior Ancient and Medieval Rules

Hi. Here's my 2 cents worth.

1. I assume you don't want to pin the shields--but for what it's worth,
after years of having to retouch and re-shield figs before (and after)
every major outing, I started using a drumel tool to pin each and every
shield. I fix the shield in place with a light touch of super glue and
then (when dry) drill through the shield into the arm, and put in a tiny
brass pin with super glue. File off any remnant, and put a touch of
paint over the pin. It sounds hard, it takes time, and IMHE, it saves a
ton of time later.

2. If you don't want to pin, I recommend two different solutions--one
for shields, one for spears. For spears, touch the spear with super
glue where you want the hand to go, then feed the spear through the
drill hole in the hand. Warning--if the spear is just glued TO the hand
(vice through it) it will break off. Sooner or later. Nothing to be
done (that I know of).
For shields, either glue with super glue (tiny amount, not a large
one) or 5 minute epoxy. I admit that 5 minute epoxy dries clear brown
and is shiny, but usually that's invisible where the shield attaches.

Tools matter. If you use super glue, go buy a new package and make sure
that you can control the flow exactly by putting some practice dots of
glue on paper. If you can get it, use Lee Valley Tools Cyanocrylate
(super glue with better bottle, cheaper, superior product in every way).

If you choose to use 5 minute epoxy, mix in an old cup and use an
applicator (like a toothpick).

Finally, next time (and someone will doubtless rant at me about this)
tell your painter to put the spears and shields on and ship them
properly. I say this as a former pro painter--those shields and spears
should be added on bare metal unless the pose is really
restrictive--that's when the bond is best. Too many of us (I've
switched to my consumer hat) worry about what figs look like when
purchased--as I get old, I've started to worry about what they look like
5 and 10 years down the line. Figs, and stands, should be built to last.

And I'm eager to hear if there are better ways.

Christian

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