Cast your own Medieval Knight (Crossbowman) with Prince August Moulds

Prince August produces the best toy soldier moulds in the world. You can cast hundreds of different soldiers or themed chess sets. We use vulcanised Black Rubber for the moulds. Each mould can cast hundreds of times per hole using our model metal. Model metal contains lead, tin and bismuth and melts at 200 degrees celsius. You can start casting in 10 minutes. http://www.princeaugust.ie
We are in Co.Cork, Ireland. Also check out http://www.toysoldierfactory.ie for opening times and tours.
Note: Children under the age of 12 should have adult supervision when trying this. Never use water to cool metal when casting. Do not ingest this metal as it does contain some lead.
Websites:
http://www.toysoldierfactory.ie (Visitor centre)
http://www.princeaugust.ie (Toy Soldier Moulds)
http://www.mithril.ie (Lord of the Rings miniatures)
http://www.edmancollection.com (Gift Website)

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http://www.twitter.com/princeaugust
http://princeaugust.blogspot.com/
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[legonerfer]

where is this guy from cuz he sounds awesome

[eiremobster]

@legonerfer I work at the factory, so Cork.

[waterchildtera]

lead off gasses at 1100 F.

but does not pour well in pot metal molds

i use 66 tin 37 % lead or 60/40

all tin is to brittle and the figures are fragile

the temps are from 450 to 600 F.

ive made 100s of them and getting a good collection of molds

most are vintage some new rubber type

[eiremobster]

@waterchildtera

Our model metal is 54% Lead / 11% Tin / 35% Bismuth. This is the best type to use.

Our standard casting metal is 65% Lead / 2% Antimony / 33% Tin. This is not as good for fine detail but a cheaper alternative.

The higher the temperature you use the more wear is caused to the mould (lowering the lifespan of the mould).

[eiremobster]

@waterchildtera

Our moulds take up to 450 degrees Celsius before damage is severe.

Go to princeaugust.ie. Use the top menu. choose 'Support' and then 'Metal Charts'.

This chart may help give you information on metals used in our moulds.

[tobbelobbe666]

Is that wood you´re stirring with? Do you have too stir the whole time? Mine seperated pretty bad, you see. The end result was still ok, though.

[eiremobster]

@tobbelobbe666 Just stir it up before casting.

[GrizzlyBear672]

A great video: He makes it look so easy.

[waterchildtera]

@eiremobster ive been using 1lb rolls of solder

and a lee 10 lbs bottom dump furnace

some molds you need the extra heat to get all the voids filled !

how long do rubber molds last ?

right now i can cast over 100 different figures

[gneisenaugm]

Yeah, this is a great mold but one of the most difficult I've ever assembled. There are actually 4 points of attachment that need to be made. Inaccuracy in any point throws the others out of alignment. One needs to attach each arm at shoulders and hands at the crossbow. Once assembled (and don't shoot for immediate gratification of painting), it's a decent mold. This figure is almost more akin to a model than a toy soldier casting...

[MIGUEL2005LIMA]

vibration for eliminates traped air!!!