HOW TO ASSEMBLE VLÄTKRIG MINIATURES

1. GATHER TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

To help construction go smoothly, gather all tools and Printed sheet of Vlätkrig figures, Scalpel, Metal Ruler, Cutting
equipment first, and read through these instructions carefully. Mat, PVA Glue, Glue Spreader, Mixing Pallette, Bases, Tack
Adhesive and a heavy weight.

2. SEPARATE 3. SCORE
Use the cutting mat, scalpel and the ruler, separate the Vlätkrig Place and hold the metal ruler along the dashed lines. Run
sheet into ranks of figures. Cut along the solid line, keeping the the blunt side of the scalpel carefully along the edge of the
front and back on the same strip. ruler across the paper ready to pre-fold.

4. PREFOLD 5. GLUE
Carefully fold the rank along the scored, dashed lines. The Put PVA onto a mixing pallete - not directly onto the paper.
direction of the folds are indicated by the > < fold-marks. Tunr the rank face down, and use a glue spreader to spread
Once the folds are made, open out the row of figures. glue thinly across the back of rank, avoiding the base area.

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6. FOLD + STICK 7. PRESS

Fold again and press the front to the back of the rank firmly For best results, place the glued rank between two sheets of
together, from the crease to the open base following the grain clean scrap paper, and stiff boards, and leave flat under a heavy
of the paper. weight for 24 hours while the PVA glue dries.

8. TRIM 9. BASE
Use the Scalpel and the Cutting Mat to carefully cut around the Place a small amount of tack adhesive on each side of the
figure. Exactly how you do this is up to you, but we think a base, then place the flaps and press firmly. This is a strong, but
leaving 2-3mm or 1/16” gives a nice, graphic cut-out look. temporary bond, making flat-packing for storage easy.

BASING YOUR MINIS

Vlätkrig miniatures are designed with an integral 1” / P EN

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25.4mm base.

ZHU INDUSTRIES recommends using British Two Pence (2p) British 2p Coin
(25.9mm)
“Cereal packet”
(cut to size)
Korean 100 Won Coin
(24mm)
coins circulated from 1971 to today (2022). These are the
right size - just over 1 inch in diameter, give a satisfying
weight to the miniature, have a nice antique brass colour
and have the advantage of being both cost effective and
easily available.
Card Stand Wargaming “slotta base” Used 1” Dremel Sanding Discs
(20mm) (25mm) (25.4mm)
However British coinage isn’t easily available everywhere,
so feel free to source local alternatives, and improvise
creative solutions to maximise the durability and enjoyment
of your Vlätkrig figures - if you use anything fun or unusual
let us know! DIN EN ISO 7092 SIZE 40L Button
(25mm)
Tiddlywinks / POGs
Casino Chips / Watch Batteries
M12 Form A Flat Washer
(24mm) (wrong sizes)