Lance question

[doowopapocalypse]

I recently picked up a box of Strelets WW1 Uhlans, and really rather like them, except the lances. As these are my first dip into 1/72, I didn't know if you would have any suggestions on swapping them for something a little more rigid.

[MABO]

Hello,

you can use the plastic bristles (correct term??) of a broom as a Lance. Use a lighter to heat a knife and flatten it on one side. After that use the knife to make a pike.

Here you see some pics...
http://www.rofur-flags.de/tips/pins1.htm#Lanzen/Fahnenstangen%20mit%20Spitzen%20herstellen:

[Paul]

Or use 0.8mm florists wire and make them like THIS

[Fenton]

Some hobby shops sell solid brass wire which is good, piano wire if you can find it is good as well

[Susofrick]

If piano wire works then some guitar strings also could work.

[vellek]

Or use 0.8mm florists wire and make them like THIS

I followed this suggestion for my Polish Lancers and it works great. Works well for flag poles, too.

[doowopapocalypse]

Thanks, time to give it a go.

[Bramble15]

Florist Wire... How does it come when purchased? Is it rolled or in straight lengths?

[Paul]

Florist Wire... How does it come when purchased? Is it rolled or in straight lengths?

Straight lengths. You get a bundle of 80 pieces all 20 cms Long and either with a green coating, black coating or just bare metal, the last being the best as it takes paint better. Best place to find it is an arts and crafts shop.

[Fenton]

Straight lengths. You get a bundle of 80 pieces all 20 cms Long and either with a green coating, black coating or just bare metal, the last being the best as it takes paint better. Best place to find it is an atrs and crafts shop.

Or a florist

[Bramble15]

Thanks guys. Will def. give this a try.