Working with a Hierophant

[hive fleet pandora]

I am currently planning my final warhammer project to expand my nids, and i am thinking of purchasing a bio-titan.

However, i have heard that there are a couple of issues with the kit, the most prominent being the weight of the model is not supported by the legs.

Apart from sawing the legs open and then pinning them, is there another way to fix the issue, because frankly, i (please do not swear) myself at the thought of sawing a $340 (australian dollar) kit into pieces.

One idea i had is to use the flying stands to hold up the legs and try to distribute the weight, however - this would mean using a base, something im a bit reluctant to do.

So basically, what alternate ways can i fix the weight issue?

P.S: if i do saw open the legs, would using the citatel razor saw and citatel hobby drill be appropriate:

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THANKS

[Major Chrispy]

Before you do anything just build it with blue tack, the legs on yours may have been properly formed and able to hold it up

[hive fleet pandora]

*just realised this is in the wrong section, mods please move*

[Talonis]

I dont know why, but my Heirophant has not had its legs cut in half and pinned, doesnt use a flying stand or anything other than 2 pins into the body holding them there. I have mine sitting on the shelf now for just over 6 months and It has not started to warp.

I did slightly heat up the legs and give them a slightly more stability, but you will probably have to do that anyway with the way the legs come, most likely slighty warped.

Maybe I'm just lucky, but I have no problems with mine.

[Hive Carnithrope]

Don't bother with the GW saw and drill. They are expensive and pointless. You can get one for a couple of quid and they are exactly the same. Any hardware store will do 'em.

[Hunger]

True, Citadel tools are 3 - 4 times the cost of the same tool in a DIY/hardware shop. With regard to your Hierophant, supporting the belly with a length of brass rod is a popular method. Joints on large models like this should always be pinned, regardless of whether they are as fragile as the Hierophant. Again, brass rod is your best bet for strengthening the legs. Its very strong for its thickness and won't bend easily. If you're worried about sawing him, just take your time and read as many guides as you can before going for it. You can always rebuild the part with green stuff if you make a mistake, its not the end of the world. Contrast this risk with how upset you'd be if you built it without support rods and it collapsed after you'd lovingly painted it.

[kingfisher773]

just drop by bunnings and get the tools there and they should have stuff like brass rods or other good pinning rods, but I'd try magnetizing it with some rare earths.