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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 I get started on it?
- What classes I need to take or what do I need to learn to make them?
- What metal is easiest to cast and mold and to yield realism along with precise details of the model? Also durability?
- What kind of tools and equipment?

Just any pointers or any information regarding this topic that can help would be greatly appreciated.
Example would be something like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esfNu4OzI-4&feature=fvw

Thanks

WHen I was pregnant, I made my son a special blanket, and I did two paintings for him, and I recently had his baby shoes cast in silver (extravagant, I know, but I just got them back and they are darling)
My mother also did blankets and paintings for each of her children, I was wondering if other people made special things for each child, and if so what?