You get at least one mark for putting your name at the top..


Can I ask what other companies you cast for?

Thank you for that. My question was genuinely one of interest in the process. Whatever I whinge about the c-word, there are no complaints.

What's the "size" of a regular mould? Presumably it can take more single figures than say limbers? Presumably the moulds also need to be themed? You couldn't put a set of Byzantine cataphracts with a T35, 'cos you'd have to cast them at the same time?

As I say, I am genuinely ignorant of the process (and I think I have demonstrated that) and am interested in the mechanics of it all.

Quote from: fsn on 03 September 2013, 07:04:20 PM
As I say, I am genuinely ignorant of the process (and I think I have demonstrated that) and am interested in the mechanics of it all.

I was lucky enough to visit the Citadel factory in about '84 and watched them spinning some of the figures up - still have the dwarf with blunderbus dressed in safari jacket and pith helmet that had been cast. Fascinating process.

Quote from: Fenton on 03 September 2013, 06:21:43 PM
Can I ask what other companies you cast for?

The contract casting side is a separate company, and our main contract customer is Warfare Miniatures, who produce the fantastic 28mm League of Augsburg range, sculpted by the rather talented Clibinarium.  We also do work for Colonel Bill's, Burns Miniatures, Eagle Figures, and occasionally Mutineer Miniatures.  On top of that, we did all the moulding and casting for the Oathsworn Dwarf's which were on Kickstarter recently: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oathsworn/oathsworn-heroes-of-the-dwarfs  Those ones are exceptional sculpts, although casting up the 6400 Dwarf's was fun!

There's a few other odds and ends, but those are the main ones.

Quote from: fsn on 03 September 2013, 07:04:20 PM
What's the "size" of a regular mould? Presumably it can take more single figures than say limbers? Presumably the moulds also need to be themed? You couldn't put a set of Byzantine cataphracts with a T35, 'cos you'd have to cast them at the same time?

The moulds are all 9" in diameter, and you can fit around 35 x 10mm figures in them, and upto 16 x 28mm figures.  Other things vary depending on size, and more importantly width.  Everything is placed around a central circular sprue, so you can fit more of a march attack pose than say a firing one, because the figure takes up less space.

One day I'll get around to making a 'How's It Made' guide or something along those lines.

Thank you. The "how it's made" would be very interesting.

Quote from: fsn on 03 September 2013, 07:56:14 PM
Thank you. The "how it's made" would be very interesting.

Definitely! 

Quote from: mart678 on 03 September 2013, 09:00:53 AM
Thank you gentlemen I will put the other version of the Lancia on later hopefully

Looking forward to seeing the other version. One question though will the model be cast with a separate tray or will that be cast with the cab/chassis?

Cheers

GrumpyOldMan

Quote from: GrumpyOldMan on 04 September 2013, 12:26:25 AM
Looking forward to seeing the other version. One question though will the model be cast with a separate tray or will that be cast with the cab/chassis?

Most likely with the cab/chassis I'd think.  It looks like it might already be attached on the model as well.

Quote from: Leon on 03 September 2013, 07:50:07 PM
One day I'll get around to making a 'How's It Made' guide or something along those lines.

If you're too busy, here's an outfit that does "how to" videos. I think we'd all appreciate their efforts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8B9erdk0go

I will put a picture on later today showing the other variant and the Cab attached to the Chassis

Martin

Quote from: fsn on 04 September 2013, 06:00:29 AM
If you're too busy, here's an outfit that does "how to" videos. I think we'd all appreciate their efforts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8B9erdk0go

these centurions are going to be superb if your going to be able to open the engine up and change the oil

Particularly if you can get those three to do it for you! 

Where do I order an outfit for my Wife? 

Did they fix the car...my concentration wandered for a bit, about 4 minutes of wandering to be honest

What Car

Quote from: mart678 on 04 September 2013, 09:48:30 AM
Where do I order an outfit for my Wife? 

Don't be a meanie, order the maid and send the wife to a spa hotel for a couple of days! 

Quote from: fsn on 04 September 2013, 06:00:29 AM
If you're too busy, here's an outfit that does "how to" videos. I think we'd all appreciate their efforts.

I'm not sure Dave would have quite the same appeal in his French maids outfit... 

Don't tell him that. He thinks he looks good!

Quote from: Leon on 04 September 2013, 01:19:55 PM
I'm not sure Dave would have quite the same appeal in his French maids outfit... 

any pics ?

err... no !!

Change of Subject:

Hope you like this version same chassis:

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Enjoy