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Post by mrwigglesworth on Dec 9, 2006 0:25:39 GMT
Model Metal is what gave me the best cast's.
I dont use it much becuse of the cost but I think its the best.
my 2 cents.
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dwarfman1
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Post by dwarfman1 on Dec 20, 2006 14:39:07 GMT
Model Metal is what gave me the best cast's. I don't use it much because of the cost but I think its the best. my 2 cents. I agree completely - MM cast the best, but I don't use it because of its price. I buy a Tin/Copper mix and use it. It definitely isn't Model Metal though, and doesn't cast nearly as well as MM....I am currently searching for a new alternative alloy. |
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Post by carl on Jan 17, 2007 23:39:24 GMT
Now here is something I never thought of before. While giving a lead plane to a neighbor a friend of his stated he works for the phone company and has access to lots of the lead covered cable used for underwater lines. He ended up bringing me about a hundred pounds or so. More coming soon. One friend of mine just gave me a large spool of Silver/Lead solder. I'll just mix that in with all the rest as I've been doing for years. Same thing happened not long ago with sead sinkers for fishing. I now have several hundred pounds or more of Lead. What it is actually, only a chemist would know.
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Post by fantasyx92 on Nov 18, 2007 16:46:38 GMT
Since the models are made of lead, would it be dangerous for a child to play with one that isn't painted?
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Post by jacques on Nov 30, 2007 19:16:22 GMT
Since the models are made of lead, would it be dangerous for a child to play with one that isn't painted? YES! |
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Post by Prince August on Dec 4, 2007 12:39:56 GMT
Since the models are made of lead, would it be dangerous for a child to play with one that isn't painted? YES! Just coat the figure (a couple of times) with clear (nail) varnish to seal the figure, then it is safe to handle. How young is the child? It is a metal figure, and chewing it or eating it will of course be dangerous. A responsible child can play with cast figures once they have been sealed. Otherwise cast with 5 star metal which is pewter and lead free. Our model metal has about 35% lead in the figure. This means that normal handling of the figure presents little transfer of the lead. Just wash your hands before eating to remove any residue. Personally I would watch for sharp points (swords, etc) too if the child is very young. At the end of the day it is a parents choice to give these figures to children. |
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Post by carl on Jul 2, 2008 15:50:46 GMT
Since the models are made of lead, would it be dangerous for a child to play with one that isn't painted? Myself I would just avoid givin anything Lead or Lead covered or Lead mixed to a child. Of course this depends on the age of that child. The primary problem with Lead and kids is they have a tendancy to put things in thier mouths. Bitting on a Lead item or even a coating of Lead on thier hands and then into the mouth is just not smart. Even coating something of Lead is no guarantee they will not put it into thier mouths and bite down. As with anything though, if a child is taught the proper way to utilize such items they should be safe. |
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