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jezf · Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 3:26 pm Post subject: Xmas Idea....

HI chaps had this great idea for a small money spinnner...some of the local boys are into cowboys ad indians...our local cheapjack shop does a bag of mixed 40mm plastic ones for a £1. A quick 2-level paintjob/ varnish later and im going to sella posse of 6 cowboys for £5 to the parents as xmas presents!!!!
Pics to follow when camera battys charged!!

Luckyjoe · Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 1:32 am Post subject: XMAS idea

That' a good idea. I painted up a few of those dollar store cowboys as practice for my 28s. They do paint up pretty well. (there is a big difference in quality of casting, I got the best ones from Toy Soldier's Depot online.) I painted them with 70/30 pva glue and water prior to painting (per Kevin Dallimore's book) and then sealed them with straight pva instead of varnish. My boys have been playing with them and the paint is holding up nicely. I think that would make a really nice little present. If someone were doing that locally, I'd buy them for my boys.

Luckyjoe

seansdaddy · Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 9:32 am Post subject: Re: Xmas Idea....

steve flashman · Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 9:38 pm Post subject:

Just a thought....

I think this is a great idea but would suggest using a Non-Toxic paint since they could end up being chewed by little 'Uns....

In these days of regulation and rules it'd be well to cover your bases.... So to speak!!

generulpoleaxe · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 10:21 am Post subject:

radioactive paint man, that will teach them not to put it in their mouths.

we stop nature from culling the stupid already, don't let another generation of half wit inbreds get through.
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jezf · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 10:59 am Post subject:

couple of pics to show what i mean..

Luckyjoe · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 1:07 pm Post subject:

Very nice. I think you may be underpricing them.

Luckyjoe

jezf · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 5:08 pm Post subject:

Nah, a bag of about 20 or so 40mm plastic costs me a £1 so charging £5 for a st of 6 means 500% profit from first order, and i cant rip them off too much...lol

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i'm hoping for a nice bit of coal this year i am. In return I will be sending my warmest regards. I think i am too generous though.
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Dave T · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 6:54 pm Post subject:

they loook great!
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archi · Novice Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 3

It's really great idea and good pictures but looks very low price. may be you can sell for more .....

krom1415 · Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 1:03 pm Post subject:

Excellent Jefz

Ook · Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 1:14 pm Post subject:

Great idea, I might see how cheaply I can pick up some WW2 plastics
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