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[baard]

Thanks, whats an electric waxer?

[GojulasPrime23]

Originally Posted by baard

Thanks, whats an electric waxer?

Since you have to keep castilene hot to move it around, you need heated tools as well as a way to keep the material warm (I just use a clip-on lamp). Anyway, an electric waxer is commonly used with castilene as it is always hot (adjustable heat) and has interchangeable tips. These are often synonymous with dental waxers or wax pens.
Here are the a few popular basic models used in the toy industry:

http://www.contenti.com/products/casting/170-269.html

http://www.contenti.com/products/casting/170-267.html


And if you're feeling fancy, here's the Mercedes of wax pens:

Kerr digital waxer


This one isn't necessary, but it is nice.


To find better deals, check ebay- there's usually a few on there.

[hauke3000]

That is great work. I love toys and action figures particulary have been a great inspiration to me for all my life. I always love to see some of the original sculpts behind the toys. I especially like your take on the Marvel Rhino as well as the Calhoun Burns figure.

Thanks for sharing those pictures here.

Hauke

[hauke3000]

That is great work. I love toys and action figures particulary have been a great inspiration to me for all my life. I always love to see some of the original sculpts behind the toys. I especially like your take on the Marvel Rhino as well as the Calhoun Burns figure.

Thanks for sharing those pictures here.

Hauke