Plinth and brass rod size?

[buoyant canopy]

Where are yall buying plinths and which brass rod size do you use? I’ve very familiar with pinning but no idea where to start for a thicc nice rod for a bust

[kindred pewter]

I’m not into super fancy plinths yet so I just bought a chunk of oak from Home Depot and I cut it into plinths. I dye it sometimes with stain or transparent paints. If you’re going to paint it with an opaque paint you can get a cheaper piece of wood.

Other folks who like fancy things enjoy Taro Modelmaker.

For Brass Rod I have 2mm and 2.5mm and typically use the 2mm more often. K&S Metals is the brand I see the most often in North America but I’m sure there are others available too.

[woven vale]

I get my brass rod and tubes from hobby rail stores. They're really useful for bits and bobs that you will use in katbashing or assembly

[velvet pebble]

2,5 and 4 mm brass rod is what I use. I got it at the local hardware store in 1 m lengths.

Plinths I get from all over or make them myself.

If you own or have access to a saw it’s fairly easy to cut up a piece of wood.

Though if you want a smooth black plinth I’d probably advice getting a pre made. Nailing that smooth finish is a lot of work.

[buoyant canopy]

Thanks so much my friend. Where are you sourcing pre made ones?