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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 11:59 PM
Hi Mike,

Thanks for the input.

Re. the sig line... it's quote from Osprey's Knight Templar book. I'm not sure if it was an official line from The Rule, but I thought it's a nice addage to apply to life... Smile [:)]
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Posted by renarts on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 6:20 PM
The important thing is to do a wash to remove the mold release agent or any oils or greases from handling etc. Any detergent will do. I usually use a dish deterfent and then use the comrpessoe to blow off excess water and to dry.

btw, love the sig tag. Isn't that from a description of an oath by the hospitallers?
Mike "Imagination is the dye that colors our lives" Marcus Aurellius A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!"
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 3:55 PM
Thanks for the feedback. The general consensus appears to be either don't bother washing, or wash as per normal.

Cheers Smile [:)]
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Posted by minimortar on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 11:43 AM
I just soak them in hot tap water and dishwashing detergent for 5 +/- minutes much like I do to other media figures and parts. Air dry for at least over night and careful not to touch them with bare skin afterwards. That has worked a-ok for me.

Thanks,
Kevin Keefe

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Posted by rjkplasticmod on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 9:58 AM
All you need to do is remove any oil residue from the casting process. I scrub them with an old tooth brush using mineral spirits & then a good rinse in warm water. Vinegar may work also, but I've never used it.

Regards, Rick
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Bathing metal figures
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 3:37 AM
In case you thought this was a post about figures bathing you would be sadly mistaken.... [:-) ]

My question (and probably one asked and answered before) is about the washing of white metal figures.

I read somewhere that metal figures should be washed in a vinegar & water mixture before commencing with priming. Is there any sort of recommended ratio between the water & the vinegar? Should white or brown vinegar be used? Does using either one make any difference? Are there any precautions that should be taken?

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