Metal Model Peg

**Coog** · 12-09-2010 19:41

Last weekend I was at a game convention and was digging though a box of odds and ends one attendee had for sale. I spied what appeared to be a 1/144th scale Nieuport. I found it to be a Reviresco Nieuport 11 that was very well assembled, very nicely painted, and in great condition. I asked how much and was told two dollars. I jumped on it. My question to our metal modelers is what is the best way to attach a peg fashioned from a rod or tubing to the metal body so that I can use it on a stand? I'm not sure that the bond from gluing it flush to the body would hold up with the stress and I'm a bit hesitant to drill a hole in the model in which I could securely glue a peg.

**tuladin** · 12-09-2010 20:02

Instead of drilling a hole as large as the peg, you couls drill a small pin-size hole into the miniature using a pin vise (hand drill), drill a similar hole into the peg, and pin them together with a bit of wire or paper clip.

**Oberst Hajj** · 12-09-2010 21:44

If you use the Gimbal Mounts, you could glue the ring magnet to the bottom side of the mini and the bearing to one of your pegs.

**Bedlam** · 12-10-2010 07:59

I drill a hole in the bottom of the model and superglue in a peg whittled from a bit of bamboo kebab skewer. Seriously. It takes minutes and the bamboo is strong but just squashy enough to grip the flight peg tightly.

If the model is light enough I can get away with my modified gimbal mounts, but most of the metal ones are too heavy. Have a look in my album and you'll see loads of examples.

**Warhorse47** · 12-10-2010 09:23

Also, try a couple of rare earth magnets. Glue one flush under the wing and the other to the top of the peg.

**Snowy** · 12-10-2010 11:27

I have had a lot of luck with supergluing a small machine screw into a peg, pin drilling a hole under the A/C and simlply screwing it in.

This is very strong and can be removed.

**The Cowman** · 12-10-2010 14:00

Originally Posted by Snowy

I have had a lot of luck with supergluing a small machine screw into a peg, pin drilling a hole under the A/C and simlply screwing it in.

This is very strong and can be removed.

Hmmmmmm I have a bunch of old tiny laptop screws that might work perfect for that... now I am glad I hung on to them!