tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398997680961977552.post6750095956929603980..comments2023-12-06T02:48:26.927-06:00Comments on Wargaming from an Armchair: NQSYW More figures and a question for those who home castBillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17886933129961582137noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398997680961977552.post-15406327884026539832013-08-11T20:30:27.883-05:002013-08-11T20:30:27.883-05:00Ross, I must admit I had thought about drilling a ...Ross, I must admit I had thought about drilling a hole in the mold, but had failed my morale test. :) I will probably give that a shot if your other suggestions don't work. I do tap the mold, but tipping it slightly is not something I have done. Thanks for the input!<br />BillBillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17886933129961582137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398997680961977552.post-76794261137034548202013-08-11T18:48:05.851-05:002013-08-11T18:48:05.851-05:00Looks like a fine start!Looks like a fine start!Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398997680961977552.post-81854379677233189632013-08-11T18:46:32.316-05:002013-08-11T18:46:32.316-05:00Bill, I confess that while I've had problems w...Bill, I confess that while I've had problems with horses's legs and reins and rider's hats and swords, I don't recall having the sort of issue that you mention.<br /><br />Are you dusting the molds every couple of pours? Maybe inspect it after dusting to see in any imperfections show. I was going to suggest warming the mold but if you've made several attempts to pour it then that would look after it. <br /><br />Last 3 thoughts, a) tilt the mold slightly as you pour and b) tap it with a screw driver or similar to encourage airbubbles to leave. Lastly, c) if all else fails, drill a tiny hole through the side of the mold where the issue is and then cut he vent on the outside of the mold. I've had to use this trick on one of my wheel molds to get the spokes to cast. Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.com