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What are the things I have to consider when making miniature modern firearms?

Ivan Irons — Fri, 28 May 2010 10:25:33 +0000

I’ve been making miniature gun models as a hobby when I was little but never out of metal obviously because I don’t have the skill to and its too dangerous for a kid. Now I’m thinking about learning art metalcraft to make fully functional rescaled replica of modern firearms for a hobby, but how do [...]

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Hobby Metal Casting Made Easy EBook

Ivan Irons — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:21:51 +0000

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The Armies of Warhammer 40,000

Ivan Irons — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:28:28 +0000

Warhammer was first released in 1986 which is intended to be a tabletop game and it has become so popular with role playing games enthusiast. Recently Games Workshop releases Warhammer 40,000 also known “Warhammer 40k”. The game portrays the battle between the armies of fictional universe of the 41st millennium, the game is consists of [...]

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Bench and hand vices for watch work shops

Ivan Irons — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:23:02 +0000

While watch repair is being carried out, it is necessary to hold watch parts in place. Bench vices are tools to hold intricate watch components in place while working on them. Hand vices let the worker hold the subject with a firmer grip and hold the subject closer to the eyes for better inspection. With [...]

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About Miniature Scales

Ivan Irons — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:22:54 +0000

Collecting miniatures is a very popular pastime that many people still enjoy. Getting started with miniatures is not all that hard if you are willing and eager to learn about them. Miniature figures are used in role playing games and they also double as collectibles. It is basically just a small scale replica of a [...]

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Find out more about American prototype Marklin model trains

Ivan Irons — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:23:29 +0000

American prototype Marklin model trains are often only used by a small and tight knit group of enthusiasts. This is because Marklin is a German based company and usually creates trains for the European market. In general they manufacture models on a three rail track, which is something very uncommon in North America. They [...]

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Guide to Model Trains Scale and Gauge

Ivan Irons — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:23:07 +0000

Although Lionel offers several kinds of model trains and track, most of their sales come from O gauge trains. What’s an O gauge train? To better understand that, you first need to know a few things about scale and gauge. Let’s start with scale. Model trains are scaled down trains–that is, smaller versions of real [...]

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The Art of Diecast Collecting

Ivan Irons — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:24:13 +0000

Collecting diecast vehicles consists of acquiring specific items based on your particular interests, such as airplanes, cars, trains, ship models, etc. Although some people just accumulate them, this is a passionate hobby for most folks, in which the genuine collector organizes carefully those items to catalog them and proudly display them. The depth and breadth [...]

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Vintage Car Models: a Collectors Dream

Ivan Irons — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:22:11 +0000

You may not be able to realize a dream of having a fleet of fully restored vintage cars, but you can be able to have the next best thing, a collection of vintage car models. As a vintage car enthusiast, hobbyists would most likely want to have a collection of their own, and if possible, [...]

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The Thimble and Thimble Collecting Today

Ivan Irons — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:23:22 +0000

A thimble is a cap that fits over the finger to protect it when pushing a needle during sewing. The word, derived from Middle English, literally means “thumb shield.” The thimble has a long history. The oldest existing thimble is Roman, found in the ruins of Pompeii. It is bronze. However, the Etruscans, who pre-date [...]

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Watch machines that can be used on benches

Ivan Irons — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:22:51 +0000

The 350 watt Upright Drill Press has a 350 watts motor with a five speed belt drive. The maximum drilling depth possible with this drill is 50 mm. This tool comes with a robust cast base and a machine table. It is well suited for drilling operations that require a high degree of accuracy. It [...]

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Mcfarlane Action Figures – Way too Cool

Ivan Irons — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:29:21 +0000

Some adults never appear to reach maturity. They appear to retain their like a child wonder at the world around them. These are the adults who have started a toy past-time. Children like to hang around with these adults because they seem more like children. Many ladies love dolls and never outgrow them. Some prefer [...]

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10 Tips for Selecting the Perfect Golf Club

Ivan Irons — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:23:26 +0000

1. Commitment If you’re just taking up golf, you may want to wait a little while before purchasing your own clubs. Golf is a fun and healthy hobby to take up, but the equipment is not cheap and the sport itself takes a pretty good amount of skill. Before buying yourself brand new clubs, [...]

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Best Juice Extractor – Buy Best Juice Extractor For Sale

Ivan Irons — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:20:51 +0000

Nowadays, there are so many juice extractors for sale online and even in home stores. Hence, finding that one juice extractor that is right and certainly just the best for you is going to be really challenging. No doubt, you’ll need first to go through some juice extractor reviews or visit some home stores for [...]

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Juice Extractor Reviews – Compare Juice Extractor Reviews Sale

Ivan Irons — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:35:44 +0000

So you want to compare juice extractor reviews. Most likely, you are hoping to discover the best juice extractor out from just comparing juice extractor reviews. Good thing this article is just like a compilation of some notes from various juice extractor reviews. Go on reading and you might discover the best juice extractor. You [...]

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Hamilton Beach Juice Extractor – Best Hamilton Beach Juice Review

Ivan Irons — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:28:39 +0000

When it comes to juice extractors, one company name prevails and that is Hamilton Beach. For some time now it has been providing the market so many juice extractors, not to mention that these juice extractors are of the highest possible quality. It’s quite tough to ascertain which actually is the best Hamilton Beach juice [...]

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Getting A New Coffee Maker

Ivan Irons — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:21:52 +0000

When it comes to coffee makers there are thousands to choose from. Among these thousands there are differences in price, functionality, warranty and style. Sure, you can go to the closest big box store and pick one up for about 20-bucks, but generally the machine is just plain boring. Why not spend some more cash [...]

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Essential Jewellery Making Tools For Beginners

Ivan Irons — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:20:44 +0000

Like any other craft, jewellery making has a list of essential tools that will make your hobby much more enjoyable and your results much more professional. For the beginner it can be confusing as the huge selection of tools available range from the basic to the specialist. However, there are certain jewellery making tools that [...]

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Vintage Toy Cars: the Collectors Dream

Ivan Irons — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:21:54 +0000

If you cannot realize your dream of having a fleet of fully restored vintage cars, you can still have the next best thing, a collection of vintage car models. If you are a classic car enthusiast, these toys are a lot of fun., bringing you closer and more familiar with the real thing. Having such [...]

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Importance of Choosing Your Model Railway Trains

Ivan Irons — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:29:48 +0000

Model Railway Train enthusiasts usually prefer a particular railroad to collect or model. Most modelers prefer railroad whose trains they have watched as a kid before. But a more advance modeler may create his own imaginary railroad. However, it requires painting and labeling your own trains. This is not recommended for those who are just [...]

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Silver Craft- Basic Techniques For Working With Silver

Ivan Irons — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:54:51 +0000

Silver is extremely malleable and ductile and as such, it is highly preferred by silversmiths for making silverware and silver jewelery. Silver craft takes years to learn as an apprentice to a silversmith, or in some college or university offering such courses. Perfection comes only with practice. However, the basic techniques can be learned by [...]

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Collecting Diecast Toys–a Hobby for All Ages

Ivan Irons — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:21:44 +0000

Diecast toy vehicles were first produced in England and the USA in the early 1900s. This was the beginning of what was to become one of the most popular toys ever. Diecast toys are now collected by tens of thousands of people,both children and adults,all over the world. The early diecast models were very simple,featuring [...]

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Die Cast Cars

Ivan Irons — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:21:15 +0000

People all over the country have different hobbies. Some people collect model trains, some people collect books, baseball cards, movies, music, or bobble heads. One of the most popular hobbies around today is the collection of die cast cars. Die cast cars are popular because not only can the person with the hobby build the [...]

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Model Airplanes from Builder’s Cast-Offs!

Ivan Irons — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:32:40 +0000

Strange to say but once you have mastered the basics of building a model airplane and have a few spare bits lying around your workshop or garage it becomes very easy to produce your very own design of RC model airplane. Simple Plastic Airplane Design (SPAD) is really cheap and fun alternative to constructing expensive [...]

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Do You Know The Hobby Store That Sell Die Cast Metal Car “christine – Plymouth Fury 1958″ In Jeddah?

Ivan Irons — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:35:10 +0000

Its the car from movie, its called christine the plymouth fury 1958. The company that made it is ERTL Joyride, its a 1:18 die cast metal car, I want the location of it in Jeddah K.S.A, Please help me. Do You Know The Hobby Store That Sell Die Cast Metal Car “christine – Plymouth Fury [...]

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Young Hobby

Ivan Irons — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:21:19 +0000

When I was younger the issue of boredom always seemed to come up. I long for those days now that my work week is 80+ hours but creativity was so important while growing up poor. One of my favorite things to do was pretend I was pitching in the major leagues and managed to situate [...]

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Backyard Casting

Ivan Irons — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:25:00 +0000

Furnace burners most likely create more than needed problems for the hobby metal casting worker, it is not bizarre to read about people who are trying to build a furnace, only to be presented with Problems and disappointment with a complex burner? Come visit us right here for more Metal Casting Info and get two [...]

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Spin Casting Suppliers

Ivan Irons — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:31:00 +0000

Your pleasure will start right from the moment you begin to build the straightforward equipment needed. It is possible to create fantastic things in metal with a home foundry. A good appreciation of basic foundry data, and straightforward gear is the key to your hobby metal casting success. Come visit us right here for [...]

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Casting Metal

Ivan Irons — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:35:23 +0000

Your pleasure will start right from the moment you start to build the simple appliances required. It is possible to create superb things in metal with a home foundry. A good experience of basic foundry information, and straightforward equipment is the key to your pastime metal casting success. Model engineers, home mechanics, car & [...]

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Information on Cupola Casting and the Process of Cupola Casting

Ivan Irons — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:03:41 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: A Cupola is a type of furnace that is very much alike to blast furnace. The Cupola furnace is refractory lined, stack of steel that is around 20 to 35 feet high. It rests on a base plate that is made of cast iron and has four legs. The casting that is [...]

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Civil War Relic Treasures – Bullets and Cannon Balls

Ivan Irons — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:47:33 +0000

Joseph Buffalo asked: Living in the Southwest we don’t get to many opportunities to search for Civil War relics. While visiting relatives in the East, I took my metal detector with us. This article will again highlight how important research is in treasure hunting. I knew the home my relatives were living in was quite [...]

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Metal Casting Tools and Definitions of Metal Casting Tools

Ivan Irons — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 01:02:09 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: There are various types of casting tools. Provided below are details of some of the casting tools. Esmarch plaster scissors: These are German stainless steel cast scissors of high quality. The entire length is 20 centimeters or 8 inches. There is a 6 centimeters slanted blade for safety of the patient. The [...]

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Casting Supplies Information and What Casting Supplies Will You Need

Ivan Irons — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:40:43 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: Some of the casting supplies are described below. Cast cutters and blades: There are two varieties of cast cutter blade for plaster casts – 2 inches and 2.5 inches. This comprises of one blade and in most of the cutters, stainless steel blades fit in. This has a maintenance free operation and [...]

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Information on DIY Metal Casting and the DIY Casting Movement

Ivan Irons — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:06:53 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: People who like to make their own artifacts and are enchanted with the idea of building new and useful things from scratch are sure to enjoy ‘do it yourself casting’ that can be done at home using simple methods and techniques. Many amazing things can be produced and created using you home [...]

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Information on Casting Molds and Types of Casting Molds

Ivan Irons — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:33:31 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: Casting is basically the manufacturing process through which a liquid material is emptied into a mold that includes a hollow opening of the desired art or shape and is then allowed to harden. This hardened casting is then removed and broken out in order to complete the process. Apart from using sand [...]

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Information on DIY Metal Casting and the DIY Casting Movement

Ivan Irons — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:22:02 +0000

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Information on Casting Associations and Metal Casting Groups

Ivan Irons — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:03:33 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: Metal Casting is one of the most widely used processes that is used in the production and process industry. In the metal industry the process of Casting is the basic and he most essential step in the process of production. At the dawn of the industrial revolution, casting was a very crude [...]

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Information on Casting Patterns and the Creation of Metal Casting Patterns

Ivan Irons — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 03:17:35 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: A casting pattern is basically a shaped form of either metal or wood where sand is packed around it in the mold. When this pattern is removed, the resulting cavity would be exactly the shape of the pattern object that was to be cast. The casting pattern should however be designed in [...]

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Information on Metal Casting Crucibles

Ivan Irons — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:07:21 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: A pot in which metal is held, while melting in a furnace is called as a “Crucible.” It is made of silicon carbide and clay graphite. Shapes of crucibles: A bilge shaped crucible has the shape of a barrel. The part of the crucible in the middle region is called as a [...]

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Information on Metal Casting Crucibles

Ivan Irons — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:00:45 +0000

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Information on Art Casting and Types of Art Casting

Ivan Irons — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:39:45 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: Art casting is one form of excellence, put with diverse craft skills. It should be perfect and graceful at the same time. One should have unique craft skills which can produce a perfect art casting. There are several websites which can provide a person with information on art casting technique, their sculptors [...]

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Information on Casting Associations and Metal Casting Groups

Ivan Irons — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:49:48 +0000

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Iron Casting Information and the Process of Iron Casting

Ivan Irons — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:50:44 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: Iron castings can be referred to as products made out of melted iron molecules. These molecules are, first, poured into mold and allowed to cool. They are then extracted. The casting properties depend a great deal on the foundry practice. They also depend on the cooling rate. Iron contains huge carbon concentrations. [...]

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Aluminum Information and the Process of Aluminum Casting

Ivan Irons — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:10:42 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: Aluminum is amongst those metals which can be ‘cast’ by every process used in metal casting. These processes, in descending order of quantity of aluminum casting are: die casting, permanent mold casting, sand casting, plaster casting, investment casting, and continuous casting. The casting process is selected on the basis of factors such [...]

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Information on Casting Molds and Types of Casting Molds

Ivan Irons — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:18:21 +0000

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Information on Resin Casting and the Process of Resin Casting

Ivan Irons — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:25:03 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: Resin Casting is a system of technical installation that is used in the process of casting resin. The process of Resin Casting is a complex process that is used in a variety of fields. The resin casting giver a high quality and precision to the product that is casted. Need for Resin [...]

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Information on Casting Patterns and the Creation of Metal Casting Patterns

Ivan Irons — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:40:34 +0000

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Learn Metal Casting and Metal Casting Basic Information

Ivan Irons — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 06:39:24 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: Casting can be defined as a process of manufacturing, which implies pouring of a ‘liquid’ material into ‘A Mold’ containing a desired shaped hollow cavity, and then made to solidify. The ejection or breaking out of the casting then takes place to get the process completed. The use of casting is ‘forming [...]

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Die Cast Products Introduction

Ivan Irons — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:12:12 +0000

Edward Fisher asked: Die-casting, by definition, is a process in which molten metal is injected into metallic molds under pressure to form objects. The molds, which are generally made of steel and referred to as “dies”, can be designed to create very detailed parts with little or no post-machining required after production. Die-casting is analogous [...]

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Information on Casting Sand and Green Sand or Foundry Sand

Ivan Irons — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:43:40 +0000

Kent Kelin asked: Green Sand: Green sand is also called as foundry sand or molding sand. This is utilized for sand casting. When this sand is oiled or moistened, it has a tendency to pack well and retain the shape. Green sand is a mix of pulverized coal, water, bentonite clay and sand. Out of [...]

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