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Hello JrT I have recently started to use Meisterzinn moulds and have been using rubber moulds for years, initially I had exactly the same problem but after many trials I came up with the following solution: The metal mix has to be very hot around 450°C and also the mould has to be heated to a...

Hi JB Yes - I had a really enjoyable afternoon with these two lovely old gents. The last time my wife and I visited - we came staggering home after consuming copious amounts or red splosh! You have to hand it to these RAF types - they sure can handle their drinks ... apropos the casting, I was...

Hello theBaron Unfortunately the quality of my mould is way beyond that of the quality models cast in silver that these gents own. They only managed to identify mine by the air intake on the starboard wing, the oil cooler on the port wing and the single prop. As I know nothing about aircraft...

Hello all After a very entertaining afternoon chatting to two ex-RAF pilots and looking at various 'real models', we have come to the conclusion that the casting is of a Spitfire Model 5B. Neither of these lovely gents had ever heard of aircraft recognition models, having at the time (and in...

Hello JB Needless to say they look absolutely fantastic and thank you very much for the day to day instructions on how to do it properly, I for one have really enjoyed your postings along with your special brand of humour - I am sure these will probably take pride of place in your collection...

Hello JB and the Baron Once again thank you for your interesting replies - it would seem in this case that the search for its introduction is infinitely more interesting than the model itself and I am very impressed with your findings thus far. I must confess that I have formed the opinion that...

Hello JB and theBaron This information is so fascinating and many thanks for all the excellent pics from the catalogue - just makes me feel my age if it was produced in the year I was born! In the first photo it looks as if there is more detail than in the mould I acquired but if it was only...

Hi again JB Many thanks for that photo - I am not sure what I am going to do with these as yet - they are hardly suitable for my Toy Soldier Website! I think at this point I ought to try and dispel some of the myths surrounding the handling of lead - it is not as dangerous as one might...

Hello JB Thanks very much for the photos - the mould I have is not very finely modeled but it does look very like the Spitfire drawing from above - although the casting does not have the tail wheel and engine exhausts modeled but I imagine these were painted on in production. I will bear in...

Hello all toy aeroplane aficionados, I recently bought this old mould which has no markings whatsoever and I would be most grateful if anyone could identify the type. To me it looks similar to a Spitfire but I am hopeless when it comes to aviation stuff. Your assistance would be greatly...

Hi JB - Once again many thanks for your kind comments plus of course for your order (which is currently winging its way over to you) and your continued support. I know you have many projects on the go at the moment but I am really looking forward to seeing this old marching band brought back to...

Hello fellow modellers as a follow up to my first post I would like to offer my grateful thanks to DMNamiot for his assistance in facilitating the delivery of my new Schneider moulds and to Johnnybach for his continued advice and assistance - not least for locating the whereabouts of the two...

Hello the thebritfarmer Thank you very much for the tip - it's 2.45 a.m. here and it was worth waiting up for. Once again my thanks. JP

Hi Brad I cannot see the Reply to Thread button on the left hand side the only choice I have is: Reply with Quotes (perhaps this is because I'm new here and have to post so many times before this becomes available) but as you can see I have taken your advice and just deleted all the text in...

Hello all A very valid point which I am sure annoys many but as newbie here and only just started using a forum it looks like the only option to answer a post is with the Reply with Quote button at the bottom - if I am just being plain dumb or have simply missed something - please feel free to...

Hello Brad Many thanks for the clarification - I must confess that these old moulds are all new to me but I really like the idea of casting something from the 1900's period and something my father may well have played with as a boy - they do have a certain amount of nostalgic charm to them and...

Hello JB Fantastic - you have made a brilliant job of these and the photos are excellent I particularly like photos 3 and 4 - which give a better overview of the assembled pieces. Even my wife was delighted with them (she snuck in my office behind me while viewing and was very impressed!) Now...

Hello Dave Many thanks for the very kind offer - I think between a Welshman who lives in France some of the time and an Englishman who lives in England most of the time but has lived in both France and Germany at different times we have sorted it out with Germans ... All the best to you. JP {sm4}

Hello again That is good news at least you have had a response - I am still waiting for Zinnbleisoldaten to get back to me! Typical efficiency from our European cousins - far too complicated for you to purchase an item and have it sent somewhere else ... That is very kind of you to donate a...

Good morning Johnnybach That is indeed correct, I tried to order them on line but they make no allowances for sales outside of Germany - however I have contacted them by email and now we are waiting for a response from Zinnbleisoldaten so hope fully I will shortly have some good news to impart...