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Missing arms? Missing weapons? Need multiple figures for a diorama? The best way to remedy these situations is cast your own parts and figures. The following products are excellent for the production, mold making and casting of Toy Soldiers, replacement parts and original figures.
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Just Starting Out?
We recommend the following instructional books
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METAL CASTING BOOKLET
Explains how to make molds and successfully cast small metal parts.
80965
$ 3.49
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How to Cast Small Metal and Rubber Parts
By William A. Cannon
Provides instructions for casting small parts using proven methods, with updated chapters on the technology of urethane casting.
80318
$ 17.99
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Reproduce Almost Anything
"Reproduce Almost Anything" Basic Silicone Mold Making, is a 56-minute program that shows a beginner how to make a two-sided silicone rubber mold from almost any object and then use that silicone mold to make exact copies in metal, resin, plastic, rubber, ceramic, plaster, etc. Accompanying, 44-page workbook expands on the techniques shown on the video
ridgeDVD1
$ 49.99 |
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The three essential products needed to make a mold are:
• Klean Klay to embed the figure in the mold box
(where a two part mold is used).
• Mold release agent to remove figure from the mold or
separate a two part mold.
• Silcone Rubber to produce the mold
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Starter Set
COMPLETE RESIN CASTING STARTER SET
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82698
List Price $ 110.99 Our Price $ 98.99
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COMPLETE RESIN CASTING STARTER SET
Use the same materials and techniques that professionals use to build their models. Our silicone mold rubber and urethane casting resins faithfully reproduce even the most microscopic details, so you can be assured of getting exact duplicates of your most highly detailed patterns. And they’re so easy to use, you can make perfect castings in as little as 15 minutes!
Our Complete Starter Set contains everything you need to begin resin casting, including one each of the following:
#82083 ONE-to-ONE/RAPID is an economical general purpose mold rubber that is easy to mix: Simply stir equal volumes of A and B together and pour. Use over and over to make many resin castings, even those with slight undercuts. 30 minute pot life, 4 hour cure. De-airs without vacuum. 3.2 lb. kit contains approx. 32 fl. oz. total material.
#82057 CR-600 Casting Resin (provides more time for mixing and pouring) 7 minute pot life; demold in 30 minutes. 2.4 lb. kit contains approx. 32 fl. oz. total material.
#80475 Rubber-To-Rubber Mold Release. Required when making 2 part RTV molds. Keeps mold halves from sticking together. 2 fl. oz.
#80476 Kleen Klay. A special synthetic clay that will not contaminate silicone rubber. Use for containing flow of RTV during mold making and for making simple molds. (Place a little talcum powder on the part and press it into the clay. Then carefully remove the part and pour resin into the cavity.) 1 lb.
#80352 Mixing Set. Includes six 8 oz. calibrated plastic mixing cups, six stir sticks, three brushes.
#82664 Rubber-To-Resin Mold Release. Makes it easy to remove resin castings frommolds. 14 oz. spray.
NOTE: #82698 Starter Set is shipped by UPS ground only. |
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Klean Klay
Klean Klay is essential in the making of molds. Unlike other clays Klean Klay will not inhibit the curing of the mold materials. It is non-hardening and it can be used over and over again.
80476
1LB. box $ 8.99
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Mold Release Agents
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Brush on Mold Release Agent
Required when making 2 part RTV molds. Keeps mold halves from sticking together.2 fl. oz.
80475
$9.99 |
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RUBBER-TO-RESIN MOLD RELEASE
Spray-on rubber-to-resin mold release makes it easy to remove resin castings from molds. 14 oz. can..
82664
$ 18.49 |
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Casting Tip
The key to producing quality figures or parts is the making of the mold. We offer a simplified pamphlet on making a two-part (for figures) or one-part mold. Send $1.00pp (Free with any casting product order)
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Mold Making Tip
The making of a quality mold and then casting figures from it, is a process of trial and error. Be prepared to waste silicone rubber on your first mold. We recommend the following silicone rubber for beginners. It is inexpensive and easy to work with. Once you have successfully produced a mold and figure you may want to try other professional grade silicones.
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One-to-One/Rapid Mold Rubber.
10 minute pot life, 4 hour cure (2 pounds total)
82083
$ 37.99 |
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One-to-One mold making rubber is your best choice for making duplicate parts with casting resins. Unlike hard-to-measure 10 to 1 silicones, this RTV (room temperature vulcanizing: cures without heat) silicone rubber is easy to mix: simply stir equal parts of A and B together and pour. One-to-One mold rubber de-airs without a vacuum pump and reproduces every detail of your pattern. Instructions for making one- or two-part molds are included. Two-pound kit contains approximately 66 cubic inches of material, enough to make six molds 1/2” thick x 4” x 5,” four molds 1” thick x 3” x 5,” or two molds 2” thick x 3” x 5” etc. Flexibility of mold allows you to make 50 to100 resin castings, even those with slight undercuts. One-to-One is a genuine silicone rubber, so it can be used for casting metal parts with low-temperature alloys (withstands up to 600° F). Includes 1 pound each of parts A and B.
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Silicone Rubber Thinner
83177
$ 16.99 |
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This thinner reduces the viscosity of silicone mold rubber so it will flow more easily into the intricate details of complex patterns. Add up to 15% by weight to silicone rubber part A. 1 lb.
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TEN-TO-ONE / HIGH TEAR STRENGTH MOLD RUBBER
82663
$ 46.99 |
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TEN-to-ONE / HIGH TEAR STRENGTH mold Rubber is a special formula that is recommended for long-life molds having thin sections or deep undercuts that put extraordinary stress on mold rubber when castings are removed. Mix 10 parts of A with 1 part of B by weight (we recommend the use of #82560 Digital Scale, sold separately) and pour into mold box. Includes 2 lbs. of part A and 0.2 pounds of part B. 45 minute pot life; 24 hour cure. 2.2 lb. kit contains approx. 28 fl. oz. total material.
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TCR-40 TIRE CASTING RUBBER
82987
$ 34.99 |
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Mix this two-part off-white urethane rubber with black pigment and pour into a silicone rubber mold to make tires. Cures in 24 hours with negligible shrinkage to the feel of real rubber tires. 2 lb. kit mixes 1:1 by volume. 30 minute pot life.
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NEAR CLEAR SEMI-TRANSPARENT SILICONE MOLD RUBBER
83027
$ 46.99 |
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Use the same materials and techniques that professionals use to build their models. Silicone mold rubber and urethane casting resins faithfully reproduce even the most microscopic details so you can be assured of getting exact duplicates of your most highly detailed patterns. You can even make metal castings, and they’re so easy to use, you can make perfect castings in minutes. Near Clear translucent silicone mold rubber cuts the time required to make a two-part mold by 50%. Since you can see the master through the rubber, just use a knife to cut the mold into two halves. Mix 10 parts of A with 1 part of B by weight. 30 minute pot life, 24 hour cure. 2.2 lb. kit contains approximately 28 fl. oz. of material.
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MAKE A MOLD IN JUST 5 MINUTES
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Mold Putty
1 lb. total
81853
$ 36.99
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Make a mold in just 5 minutes with this RTV silicone putty. Use your fingers to mix equal amounts of parts A and B and press the putty around your pattern. After 5 minutes, remove your pattern and your mold is ready for use. Fill mold with resin, plaster, wax... anything. Safe for skin contact.
Excellent for making duplicate or replacement parts Quick and Easy!
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Liquid Latex Rubber
You can duplicate just about anything with our liquid latex rubber. Just brush 4 or 5 coats of the liquid rubber on the original. After it cures, just peel off the flexible rubber from the original and pour lightweight Hydrocal into the mold you have created. Once the Hydrocal has cured, you won't be able to tell the duplicate from the original. Ideal for model railroads and dioramas.
CEO-779 - 16 oz. $ 14.99
CEO-787 - 32oz. $ 24.99
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Resin Casting Products
The two most common products for casting figures are resin and metal. Resin reproduces details better than metals.
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Casting Resin
CR water-thin urethane casting resins mix and pour easily, resulting in perfectly formed, bubble-free castings. Just mix equal parts of A and B together; the resin is odorless, gives excellent reproduction quality, and can be painted, sanded, sawn, tapped, milled, filed and drilled easily. Cures to white color. Compatible with all mold materials, including latex, clay and RTV silicone. Also acts as a super-strong glue for bonding metal, softwood and plastic. Resists fuels, acids and most chemicals when cured, is not tacky, and has no oily coating after curing like other casting resins. Includes 16 fl oz each of parts A and B in dispenser bottles and complete instructions.
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CR-300 Casting Resin
3 minute pot life; demold in 10 minutes(32 fl oz total)
81544 $ 35.99
CR-600 Casting Resin
7 minute pot life; demold in 30 minutes (32 fl oz total) 82057 $35.99
ColorCast Resin
Has the same properties and cure times water-thin urethane CR-300 resin, but has a transparent neutral-amber color that lets you cast in color by adding pigments.3 minute pot life; demold in 10 minutes (32 fl oz total
82133 $35.99 |
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CR-900 HIGH STRENGTH CASTING RESIN
Water-thin resin attains extra high levels of strength and rigidity needed for castings with very thin sections (less than 3/16 inch). Mix equal volumes of parts A and B. 20 minute pot life; demold in 16 hours. Cures to near-white color. Reaches ultimate strength in 48 hours. 2 lb. kit contains approx. 26 fl. oz. total material.
82659
$ 41.99
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Highly Concentrated Opaque Pigment
Requires only 2 or 3 drops per ounce of resin for full color. Can be blended into an infinite number of custom colors. Compatible with epoxy, polyester and urethane resins. 1 ounce squeeze bottles.
Set includes: White, Black, Red, Blue, Green, Yellow and Brown.
Item 83094 $ 42.99
Available Indiviually for $ 8.99 each
82134 White Opaque Pigment 82135 Black Opaque Pigment/82136 Red Opaque Pigment / 82138 Blue Opaque Pigment/82139 Green Opaque Pigment / 82140 Yellow /82141 Brown Opaque Pigment
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Low Temperature Casting Metal Alloys
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CAST YOUR OWN METAL PARTS WITH THESE LOW TEMPERATURE ALLOYS
Now you can cast metal parts with fine detail with our complete selection of casting metals and materials. No foundry is needed - just melt the metal in a ladle held over a flame and pour into a silicone rubber mold. Save money by casting your own ship fittings, miniature figures, toy wheels, dollhouse hardware, model railroad detail items and much, much more. |
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Metal Alloys
#83092 Type 160. Tin/lead/cadmium/bismuth alloy. Melts at approximately 160° F. Can be melted with a candle flame. Extremely low temperature allows this metal to be poured into almost any type of mold....clay, wood, even cardboard One 8 oz nugget (1.35 cu. in.)......................$ 15.99
#83093 Type 280. Tin/bismuth alloy; lead and cadmium free. Melts at approximately 280° F. Can be melted with small butane torch.
One 7.5 oz nugget (1.35 cu. in.)......................$ 16.99
#82388 Type CT. Almost pure lead. Melts at approximately 500° F. Can be melted with propane torch (plumbing type torch sold at hardware stores). Keep away from children.
One 27 oz bar (5.5 cu. in.)...........................$ 19.99
#83104 Type R. Lead-free crown pewter (92% tin). Melts at approximately 575° F. Can be melted with propane torch (plumbing type torch sold at hardware stores).
One 18 oz bar (4.2 cu. in.)...........................$ 35.99
Keep Lead Products Away From Children
Note: Molds last longer when used with Type 160 or Type 280 alloy
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Steel Melting and Pouring Ladle.
2 1/2” diameter bowl.. #80964.........$ 14.99
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| Catalog # |
Description |
Price* |
| PA2048 |
Model Metal 3 bars (395gr total)
Model metal is the easiest to cast with it contains a large amount of lead, making it heavy and bismuth to improve the amount of fill. Model metal melts at 138°C (280°F) |
$ 26.99 |
| PA2058 |
Standard Metal 3 bars (390gr total)
Standard metal is the cheapest like model metal this is a tin/lead alloy but uses antimony as a flow improver. Standard metal melts at 210°C (410°F) |
$ 14.99 |
| PA2059 |
5 Star metal 3 bars (280gr total)
5 Star metal is best if people are going to handle your miniatures unpainted this is mainly an alloy of tin and zinc. Model metal melts at 138°C (280°F), while standard metal melts at 210°C (410°F) and the Five star metal melts at 230° C (446° F) |
$ 21.99 |
| Suggested Metal Requirements For Figures |
| Scale |
Approximate Weight per Figure |
Figures per Bar |
| 25mm |
12-15g |
8-10 figures |
| 40mm |
25-35g |
3-5 figures |
| 25mm |
60g |
2 figures |
| 54mm |
Cavalry figure 250g |
.5 figures |
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| Accessories by Prince August |
| Catalog # |
Description |
Price* |
| PA2000 |
Casting Accessory Kit |
$ 29.99 |
| PA2040 |
Talcum |
$ 2.29 |
| PA2041 |
Mold Clamp |
$ 5.99 |
| PA2042 |
Ladel |
$ 5.99 |
| PA2046 |
File |
$ 4.99 |
| PA2051 |
Mold Boards |
$ 3.99 |
| View Our Complete Selection of Prince August Molds, Accessories and Starter Kits |
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Industrial Casting Talc
Used to de-air molds for even metal flow.
A must for use with RTV rubber molds.
Approximately 2oz package
80966................................$3.49
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Disposable Brushes
Brushes for use with silicone rubbers and mold making. Also perfect Glue Spreading and Paint Touch-Up. Economical, disposable brushes for spreading epoxy, wood glue, small parts dusting and cleaning, and paint touch-up.
Package of 48
15139
$ 9.99
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 83246
Flexible Mixing Bowl
$ 8.99
Half-Gallon capacity flexible rubber bowl is just the right size and shape for mixing up a batch of plaster. Avoid spills by squeezing the bowl to form a spout while pouring. After the plaster dries, simply flex the bowl to remove the residue. Made of non-stick natural rubber with integral molded base. 6 inches high x 6 inches dia. at rim.
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Mixing Set
Includes twenty-four 2 oz. capacity plastic mixing cups (calibrated in quarter-ounce increments up to 1-1/2 ounces) and twenty-four stir sticks.
82415
$ 13.99
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Resin Mixing Set
Includes six 8 oz. calibrated plastic mixing cups, six stir sticks, three brush.
80352
$ 6.29
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Latex Gloves (100/pkg):
FOR WORKING WITH LEAD METALS, LIQUID, RESIN, EPOXY AND PAINT
81781
$ 15.99
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Protect your hands from harsh chemicals and unsightly paint and resins with these gloves. Not the thin, skimpy gloves sold in hardware stores they're tough so they won't tear, yet thin enough so you can handle small objects without reduction of tactile sensitivity. They also have a thin talcum powder coating on the inside for easy on and off. Excellent for household use as well. Gloves stretch to fit any size, left or right.
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PALETTES FOR MIXING PAINT AND EPOXY WITHOUT THE MESS
Economical palettes for mixing paint, epoxy, weathering washes and stains; holding small parts during model assembly or repair; small parts cleaning. 3” diameter polyethylene with a lip for wiping excess paint from brushes. 40 palettes per package.
81742
Mixing Palettes (40) $ 8.59
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XTEND-IT
PREVENTS PAINT, STAIN, RESIN AND GLUE FROM DRYING OUT
Air and moisture trapped inside opened containers cause paints, stains, resins and glues to skin over, foam or dry out. This is costly and wasteful. So when you're done painting, gluing or casting, spray a little XTEND-IT into the container before sealing. It will replace moisture-laden air with an inert gas and increase the shelf life of the contained liquid almost indefinitely. Net wt. 10oz.
83671
Price: $ 33.99
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Making a 2 Part Mold
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1. The first step is to create your original.
2. Decide where you want your parting line. Try to put this in the place where it will be noticed the least. As you can see in the middle picture, we have drawn the parting line down the side of the figure to avoid seeing it from the front.
3. Take Klean Clay and embed the figure to the white line on your piece (as shown in the third picture). If the clay is too firm, warm it in an oven or microwave to soften it. It is vital that you use synthetic clay. Sulfur based clays can inhibit the curing of you silicone rubber and ruin the mold. |
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4. Now that you have your clay built up to the parting line, create your mold box around your piece. The box can be constructed out of many different materials. We have used corrugated plastic in this example. Some other options include plastic cups, boxes coated with plastic wrap, and even Legos. Carve a small trench in the clay that surrounds your piece. This will create a 'marker' so that both halves will fit together perfectly.
5. Make sure you have completely cleaned your original with soap & water and/or rubbing alcohol. This will help eliminate any residue that may inhibit the curing of the silicone. When the box is complete, mix and pour the silicone rubber over the original. Patch any leaking areas with the clay. Be certain to completely mix your silicone, because any portion that isn't mixed will not cure.
6. The rubber will be fully cured in 24 hours. When fully cured, remove the cured rubber and the original from the mold box. Start by removing the clay by hand. Use a toothbrush to remove the clay in hard to reach areas. DO NOT REMOVE YOUR ORIGINAL FROM THE RUBBER! This will break the tight seal and may cause additional rubber to flow into the areas that are all ready cured. |
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7. Once you have completely removed the clay, coat the rubber with a thick coat of mold release. This will prevent the second layer of silicone rubber from adhering to the first. This will dry fairly quickly. DO NOT MOLD RELEASE THE ORIGINAL. Be sure not to miss any rubber sections of your mold. Any area not coated with release agent will stick and will require excess cutting to pull the two halves apart.
8. Mix and pour the second half of your mold. When the second layer dries iafter 24 hours separate the 2 pieces.
9. Now all that's left is to get a pour hole. Get an Exacto knife and cut a hole where it will be the least noticeable. This will produce some excess resin or metal that will protrude from the hole, so make sure it is in a inconspicuous location. As you can see, there are some vent holes cut in the figures left hand. This will allow excess air to escape that would otherwise be caught in the undercut and cause a visible air pocket. Use these only if there are constant problems with air entrapment in one particular area.
10. Now you are ready to mix casting maeterial and begin reproducing your original.
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