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PA851: Post 1902 U.S.A. - Great Powers of the 1900's Mould Set

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SKU:
PA851
UPC:
0735930008511
Condition:
New
Weight:
0.67 KGS
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Specifications

Commodity Manufacturer Country:
IE
Commodity Code:
82060000
Commodity Description:
Hobby Casting Moulds

Description

This is a box set containing three durable black rubber moulds that cast 54mm scale fully round metal miniatures of toy soldiers.

The great European powers dominated the world in the period of 1900 to 1914 and this mould set includes U.S.A line infantry from the Post 1902 era. These are parade ground uniforms.

Between the end of the civil war in 1865 and the outbreak of the Spanish-American war of 1898, the U.S. army faced no external enemies and its army was accordingly very small and used in most part to protect settlers and westward moving pioneers against hostile Native American tribes. After victory over Spain in 1898 however, the U.S. inherited what remained of the Spanish empire in the Philippines and the army was expanded accordingly, though it was still extremely small compared to those of its European counterparts.

The country’s puritan roots were reflected in the utilitarian uniforms, which were simple and unadorned compared with those of the other Great powers of the time. Both cavalry and infantry wore dark blue coats for dress uniform, double breasted for officers and single for other ranks. They all wore light blue trousers, with a wide white stripe for infantry and a yellow stripe for cavalry. Branches of service were distinguished by coloured bars on the cuffs. Belts were black leather for other ranks and enameled black with gold lace for officers. Prior to 1902 a pickelhaube style helmet with an American eagle badge was worn but this was replaced after that date with a field cap. Belts for other ranks were also of brown leather for other ranks after 1902.

These moulds are suitable for casting in all three alloys, if you use the Prince August Solder Pot to aid you. You can also find the Digital Thermometer very useful for making sure you have the metal at the right temperature.

There are 2.5mm PTFE rods (PA2077) included to allow you to make the neck hole to attach the head later. Just place the small rods in the body cavity where the head would be after you have applied the talcum powder and before assembling the mould. Take it out after casting and keep safe for reuse. If you loose the PTFE rod, more are available online.

Assembly of the casted figures is required so you may wish to acquire some superglue suitable for metal. Scratch the areas a little in a crosshatch pattern before attaching to give more grip for the glue.

Colours for painting these uniforms are recommended as follows:

Uniforms: White (70951), Gloss Black (70861), Dark Prussian Blue (70899), Black (70950), Leather Brown (70871), Brass (70801), Sky Blue (70961).

This product is not suitable for children under the age of 14.

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  • 3
    Great Powers U.S. Army mold

    I was excited to get a mold set for U.S. troops. I've been casting British ceremonial sets for years and love them, but I'd rather cast Americans. I was very disappointed to discover that they aren't American soldiers at all. They seem like british soldiers in American uniforms. They're spys! Why do I say this? The uniforms may be American, but the posing is not. First, Americans usually march right slope, these guys are left slope. British. The saluting firgure is saluting with the open palm facing the object of the salute. British. The American salute the knife edge of the hand faces the object of the salute. I'm not sure of the rifle. It looks to me to be an Enfield with the magazine removed. The American rifle would be the Craig-Jorgensen or, later, the Springfield. Finally, Americans march with the bottom edge of the rifle on the shoulder. British march with the flat side on the shoulder. These figures are decidedly not American soldiers. I am so disappointed. I hope that, if PA ever produces another set of Americans, they get it right.

  • 5
    PA851 1902 USSA

    Eagerly waited for these figures. They did not disappoint. Hope to see more in this series - especially Italians, Hapsburgs and Russians.

5 Reviews

  • 3
    Great Powers U.S. Army mold

    I was excited to get a mold set for U.S. troops. I've been casting British ceremonial sets for years and love them, but I'd rather cast Americans. I was very disappointed to discover that they aren't American soldiers at all. They seem like british soldiers in American uniforms. They're spys! Why do I say this? The uniforms may be American, but the posing is not. First, Americans usually march right slope, these guys are left slope. British. The saluting firgure is saluting with the open palm facing the object of the salute. British. The American salute the knife edge of the hand faces the object of the salute. I'm not sure of the rifle. It looks to me to be an Enfield with the magazine removed. The American rifle would be the Craig-Jorgensen or, later, the Springfield. Finally, Americans march with the bottom edge of the rifle on the shoulder. British march with the flat side on the shoulder. These figures are decidedly not American soldiers. I am so disappointed. I hope that, if PA ever produces another set of Americans, they get it right.

  • 5
    PA851 1902 USSA

    Eagerly waited for these figures. They did not disappoint. Hope to see more in this series - especially Italians, Hapsburgs and Russians.

  • 5
    PA851: POST 1902 U.S.A. - GREAT POWERS OF THE 1900'S MOULD SET

    Great looking figures!

  • 5
    XX

    VERY GOOD SO EVER

  • 5
    PA851 Post 902 U.S.A Great Powers of the 1900's

    Once again Prince August have come up Trumps with this beautiful set of moulds, again very finely designed pieces making beautiful castings. A must for any serious collector. Thank you. John Parslow

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