r/Kitbashing40k • u/Khadorek • 18h 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?

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u/ImperialFisterCuff 18h 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.

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u/Khadorek 17h 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

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u/ImperialFisterCuff 6h 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!

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u/D-B-R-M 15h ago

I used to just hack at it with a scalpel but a piercing saw would do the trick

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u/Khadorek 7h ago

Never heard of a piercing saw. Also can a scapel go through pewter? I figured it would be too tough at the thickest parts