Aluminium and resin is usually used

Ahah, so funny mate😂

That would have been the sculpor's job. The metal alloy is really hard and a pain to work on.

Winnie the Shrew crossed my mind but maybe a dremel could do something? Don’t get me wrong it’s beautiful but somehow the shield looks to clean.

@@Robin6512 I totally agree with you; the sculptor should have applied some battle damage to the shield. It just so happens that 2 days ago I tried to resculpt a badly made Tamiya figure from the 1970s that I found in my basement. Now it looks ten times better than before, but the metal alloy was so hard that I ruined several genuine Dremel drill bits and my best file, lol.

@@winnietheshrew2957 been there, done that. still not at this level. stopped building years ago. have to start again I think.

@@Robin6512 Same here! The great videos on YT have rekindled my old passion, lol. Working with an airbrush is a first for me though, and I'm very grateful for all the master painters sharing their skills for me to learn from.

What negative comments?? I just read them all. A few constructive opinions but not a single negative comment. I love this model but would have focused more on the actual battle damage myself. Knights helmets and shields did not stay pretty and straight for very long in reality. Have you ever dressed in full armor and attempted to do anything strenuous? I have done armored fighting league and re-enactments let me tell you after just a minute or two your gear takes a beating. This model has mail too which is even more cumbersome and heavier than plate. 👍👍 btw, its ok for someone to dislike something 😉

It's about people's ability to build a model and make as good as they can. Nothing to do with your passion for re-enactments, or armoured fighting leagues. Have I done armoured fighting? No, nor do I feel I have to to build a model. One thing I do is compete in triathlon's at 53, so strenuous is a common pain for me. Keep safe Don.

BrownieBoy66 much respect to you. I could not do what you do. But what i meant about stating my experience. Thats is how i am going to build MY model. Not taking anything away from this guy what so ever. He is a very talented model maker without a doubt. No one cut down on him over his skills though, they just commented what they would have done differently and there is nothing wrong with that. The thumbs down thing? Its youtube, the people that thumbs downed it probably didn’t even watch it so whatever, their loss really because this work is amazing! Wish i was a bit more tech savvy because i would make a video of my build when i get to it. I currently have 3 different 1/18 scale knights templar models i want to build. Take it easy good sir

I'm happy for you mate😉 keep going💪

Oh man, you're right😂

*Time for a Facking Crusade!*

I'm here for helping you😉

Just dip the lead parts in a Dawn (or similar brand) dishwasher soap bath and then use a soft toothbrush to brush clean the lead parts while it's resting within the dishwasher soap bath.

Like damuses said, you can do it with soap+at the end you should sand it all with a fine sandpaper... about the glue, you can use a normal soperglue, I think that lead doesn't need any special glue... 😉

Thanks for the help guys will make a start this afternoon 👍

With my lead and diecast models i clean them with automotive brake cleaner and use a file to rough up the contact areas. I have used both super glue and metal specific 2 part epoxy. I prefer the epoxy because the good stuff will have micro metal filings in it. If you roughed up both contact surfaces this epoxy basically welds the parts together and gives you time to position things where you want them. I have found with super glue it gets brittle with time and i have had wings fall off my dragons or weapons/shields fall off my figures when i go to dust them off. Also with super glue you do not have a long working time, none to be exact. Like i stated with the working time of the epoxy you will need to find a way to secure the parts while bonding. So i guess it all comes down to preference. I use epoxy now because i got tired of repairing my diecast figures every 3 years. Hoped this helped 👍👍 P.S. DO NOT USE GORILLA GLUE- If you do make sure you read the package because some of that glue expands, trust me its a disaster 😢

@@donrowe8022 thank you very much for the information Don I still haven't started my figure yet I like the sound of the 2part epoxy as the arms do look a little tricky pitty you don't put some pictures on line of your model's it would be great to see them I can't seem to find many before and after results 👍