How Do You Remove Mold Lines From Metal Miniatures?
• Locate the mold line on the model or miniature. It will run in a continuous ridge around the model and is usually easy to find. In addition to the mold line will usually be metal tags, also from the forging process, which can be found as small bumps or long tags particularly on the extremities of the miniature. If you cut the model from a metal sprue, (a metal frame which metal models can be attached to for easier shipping), then you may also want to locate the areas on the model where you clipped it from. • Gather all the equipment you will need to complete the task, including a pair of model clippers, a metal file, a brush and a sheet or tray to catch any bits of falling metal you may drop. For the clippers, wire cutters are not suitable as they will not give you as clean a cut, or as precise, as you will need – suitable model clippers are available from most hobby or model stores. A range of metal files is also recommended as different parts of the model may benefit from a differe
