tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949706697278532115.post3170499532832907587..comments2024-03-05T16:17:50.684+00:00Comments on Lace Wars in Tin: Casting TipsSteveMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09750604219474369883noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949706697278532115.post-41865504690364308502017-10-11T17:50:31.165+01:002017-10-11T17:50:31.165+01:00gah. that's www.royalistroundhead.blogspot.com...gah. that's www.royalistroundhead.blogspot.comJustin Penwithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06194198434790757522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949706697278532115.post-67814901306668642832017-10-11T17:49:56.214+01:002017-10-11T17:49:56.214+01:00I am adding bits about my own experiences at www.r...I am adding bits about my own experiences at www.royalistroundhead.com, as they are a part of a current project that I am working on.Justin Penwithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06194198434790757522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949706697278532115.post-66545763246483746652017-10-04T22:37:03.703+01:002017-10-04T22:37:03.703+01:00Justin
Most of the things mentioned have been dis...Justin<br /><br />Most of the things mentioned have been discussed, if you have not already done so it is wort reading the comments below the posts.<br /><br />There is an intention to keep adding moulds, but the sculptor is also engaged on other projects, so it is a steady process.<br /><br />Next up are cuirassier, then possibly dragoons and light troops.<br /><br />Before British are considered then the aim is for a full range of troops for the central/eastern front.<br /><br />Steve SteveMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09750604219474369883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949706697278532115.post-73640813839536338242017-10-04T00:06:06.831+01:002017-10-04T00:06:06.831+01:00I'd also like to see some more molds, so pass ...I'd also like to see some more molds, so pass that word along if you can. An interesting general figure, maybe sold as a vignette, but which parts could be based individually. I suppose I could get one from Front Rank, but it would be out of place in an army of semi-flats.<br /><br />Also, a mold with just heads would be great, give us new variants and I am sure many will be pleased.<br /><br />Molds with weapon arms or army variants. I'd love to see a trumpeter for light infantry, but the old trumpeter is.. blah.<br /><br />Obviously cavalry, but you've covered that already, but... cossacks. Light troops, pandours,<br /><br />British forces, and native forces for North America. Justin Penwithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06194198434790757522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949706697278532115.post-1448825287557120962017-10-03T17:42:32.553+01:002017-10-03T17:42:32.553+01:00Funny that everyone has their own methods. For me...Funny that everyone has their own methods. For me, I use two or maybe three of the PA clamps and leave it at that, no bands necessary. My experience has been that the looser the mold halves are the better for casting trickier items.Steven Marthinsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17649392095405519276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949706697278532115.post-68916755767747948332017-10-03T14:43:56.499+01:002017-10-03T14:43:56.499+01:00Very useful tips (for any moulds)..
Rather than e...Very useful tips (for any moulds)..<br /><br />Rather than elastic bands I use some small ratcheting bar clamps - however I can get away with two, but most of the time I need 4 per mould.tiddershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05238717340071258010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949706697278532115.post-19300546850051331142017-10-03T14:03:33.486+01:002017-10-03T14:03:33.486+01:00Ross
I know what you mean, I am trying not to int...Ross<br /><br />I know what you mean, I am trying not to introduce anyone to my really bad habits.<br /><br />Steve<br /><br />SteveMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09750604219474369883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949706697278532115.post-66488846802965054072017-10-03T12:29:08.216+01:002017-10-03T12:29:08.216+01:00It might induce nightmares if I showed pictures of...It might induce nightmares if I showed pictures of my casting table in the wood shed. Perhaps if I clean it up a bit. I use an electric melting pot with spigot and a mix of clamps and elastic bands. Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949706697278532115.post-37784057458795707242017-10-02T23:00:04.970+01:002017-10-02T23:00:04.970+01:00Thank you for posting this. It is more helpful tha...Thank you for posting this. It is more helpful than what is on the PA site. <br /><br />1) When using bands to secure the mold halves, if you get hot metal on them, they will very likely snap open and you'll use the pour. This is more true with the cheaper types of bands.<br /><br />2) Never allow anyone, including yourself, to have any liquids around the casting pot. Molten metal and water, tea, soda, beer, wine, spirits, ice, lemonade, etc., DO NOT mix well. <br /><br />3) Always...always...always wear eye protection. A small amount of molten metal in the eye can cost you the eye.<br /><br />4) When using a ladle, sometimes it is best to pour one part of the mold, scoop up hot metal, and then pour the other part.<br /><br />5) Venting should be done with a warm mold, drilling with a cold mold. Use a pin vice when drilling, a power drill may tear and burn the mold.Justin Penwithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06194198434790757522noreply@blogger.com