Well actually I am using an old pie dish to steep figures in boiling water to remove old basing material. I then remove the detritus with pliers and finger nails. The figures are placed on a radiator prior to varnishing and eventual basing.
Yesterday had another enjoyable game set in the Very British Civil War using the platoon level Went the Day well rules. It ended in a draw. We are getting familiar with the system and next time will add vehicles and tanks. Here are a picture of the game -
I find cold water (overnight) is quite adequate for de-basing old figures.
ReplyDeleteMe too. Actually, just a few hours does it most of the time. Then, I slip an Exacto knife between figure base and stand and pop the figures loose.
DeleteSometimes it is easier to remove the old basing materials when they are soft and can be scraped off easier.
DeleteUgh, I had to do much the same thing with a batch of old figures gifted me decades ago. Detestable chore.
ReplyDeleteBut worth it in the end I’m sure.
DeleteI have just rebased about 400 old figures and have about another 400 to do. Awful job but someone has to do it.
ReplyDeleteA man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do...
DeleteI leave my figures for several hours in a shallow plastic box with water. It helps I base everything with Aileen's Tacky Glue, which makes things much easier. Most of the way through the 1812 rebasing project. Good luck with these, Alan.
ReplyDeleteEric
Sometimes I use too hard drying wood glue or super glue and then the problems start...
DeleteAileen’s Tacky glue sounds like it has more potential for avoiding hassle.