Mould Lines

[EvDJ]

Hey

Just a quick Q. I know this is not the most exciting topic in the world but I was wondering if anyone has any suggestings or helpful tips for dealing with mould lines? They are the one thing that always makes me hesitate when starting on any new miniature, and with the Stormcast models they either seem to have loads or almost none. I usually just use a knife but I always end up either flattening parts of the model or cutting nicks into the plastic. I know there's no simple solution but if any one has any tips, suggestions, or ideas of a good tool for the job (has anyone tried the citadel mouldline remover, is it worth the money?)

Cheers,

Ev

[DamonRafael]

Citadel mouldline remover was one of the best catch for my hobby time. Honestly, I don't know about pro-painters, but I found it very, very, VERY useful. Easy to use, and the risk of damaging the model is really small.

Thumbs up so, strongly suggested to replace the knife!

[RuneBrush]

Knife all the way.  I use a Swann Morton scalpal with a No10 blade in, most mold lines are scraped off, but I drag the blade backwards across the line, so the sharp edge is pointing the opposite direction to the one I drag.  I also rarely apply much pressure, it's better to go at it four or five times each at a slightly different angle, than once and create a flat section  The benefit over the moldline removal tool is that it's much finer so you can get into all of the fine details.  Very much down to personal preference though

[Bishmeister]

I have the same tool and technique as RuneBrush and have done for nearly 3 decades.

Mould lines on hands and hair can be tricky, after lightly scraping with the scalpel I will brush with a small amount of liquid poly, be sure to wipe most the glue off the brush prior to brushing and keep brusing until mould lines have gone. I also use the liquid poly to tidy any 'fluffy' or very smooth areas after the model has been scraped. Good luck.

[DamonRafael]

I'm feeling a noob now 

[RuneBrush]

6 minutes ago, DamonRafael said:

I'm feeling a noob now 

Lol, not so!  Providing you get a decent result the way you get there is almost irrelevant   I've a feeling the moldline tool should actually be fantastic for scenery where the bigger components don't lend themselves to a small knife

[Lucifer]

Scalpal with blade away from the direction of travel here too... Sometimes you get a little flattening if you're too rough, just take it slow... 5 times lightly is superior to one time firmly 

[pforson]

Back of a Knife.

Never use the sharp side of the blade as you'll always end up cutting away some of the miniature or create dents. However, I have yet to find a tool that works better than simply scraping with the blunt side of the blade.

[SadGlad]

I use the Citadel Mould Line tool for small stuff and a scalpel for big stuff like tabs.

[Soulsmith]

I use a scalpel, and run it with the blade facing away from the direction it's going. Doesn't dig in that way

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[EvDJ]

Cheers for the suggestion guys, I'll be trying a combination of these on the round of Liberators.