Well I finally got around to trying out the mold I vented , the first few where not a success !- with the rifle not casting properly - Hmm ! . However as the mold heated up after a few pourings I began to get some good castings .
The first six figures, even for a semi-flat figure they are VERY two dimensional . They are going to take some cleaning up but they look a rather nice figure , I think I will have to do some shading on them because of their flatness rather than the usual 'toy soldier' paint job . I will have to do another six to field a unit and I'm not at the moment sure why they should be involved in the Balkans - something to do with King Ludwig II or one of his relatives perhaps (?)
Another option might be to drill through the mould to provide a vent rather than cutting one; there look to be a couple of points on the rifle where this may work. It's what professional casters do - provide a extra escape route "out" from the figure instead of to the top or bottom.
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I hadn't thought of that , will give it a try next time I cast .
DeleteThey should paint up nicely indeed!
ReplyDeleteGotta love Bavarian's in light blue uniforms .
DeleteThey do look good Tony! I'm sure that they will be resplendent in their light blue uniforms! Good luck with the last six castings!
ReplyDeleteAlways liked the Bavarian army - very colourful !
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