Prince August Hobby Casting Starter Kit - Prussian Grenadier 1757

• Includes rubber mould that casts a semi-flat 40mm scale Prussian Grenadier figures.
• Includes 125 grams (approx) '6 Star' Metal (enough to cast 5 figures)
• Includes Metal melting ladle, metal file and release agent.
• Includes 2x metal clamps and 2x Support Boards.
• Includes a Flat sided snipper to remove ingates.

Product description This value kit is ideal for beginners to hobby casting. The Battle of Rossbach was fought on November 5th 1757 between the Prussian army of Frederick the Great and the combined armies of France and the Great Empire under Soubize. Prussia was a powerful state that had excellent soldiers, and the elite of these were promoted to Grenadier. These were the tallest, strongest and bravest infantry the army could recruit and train. Contents: A mould. Metal ladle. 2 Metal Clamps 2 Support Boards 1 Bar of '6 Star' Metal (Tin/Bismuth alloy) Release Powder Flat sided Snippers for removal of ingates from casting Wooden Stirrer Stick Small metal file for smoothing rough edges on a metal figure. '6 Star' Metal melts at 148°C (298°F), Cast at 300-320°C. Non-Toxic. The process for casting is simple: Melt metal in the ladle, Assemble the mould as instructed. Pour the liquid metal into the mould. Wait for about 3 minutes for the metal to cool. Unassemble the mould and carefully remove the figures. Trim off the excess in-gates with the snipper supplied. Remelt the waste metal. Assemble the figure with superglue. Prime and paint the figure as you would any metal figure Never cool metal with water. Always warm the mould gently to make sure its dry by placing it near a heat source for a short time. Store moulds in a dry dark place. Legal Disclaimer Adult supervision required for children under 16.