Author Topic: Bronze Forgotten Prisoner ...Info??? (Read 12220 times)

charp13 · « **Reply #30 on:** May 13, 2011, 06:38:31 PM »

Ooooh McDee- That is insane! The 5th picture in the line up-blew my mind!! You can really appreciate the beauty of the bronze in that picture. How heavy is this sculpture? When you say "braised", what does that mean? I have an extremely heavy bronzed Ursula candelabra and it isn't as smooth as your kit looks. That's why I was wondering if there is more than one type of bronzing. Either way, I adore this type of metal look!

Unknown Primate · « **Reply #31 on:** May 13, 2011, 06:41:51 PM »

That is extremely cool!

Mcdee · « **Reply #32 on:** May 13, 2011, 10:25:11 PM »

Quote from: charp13 on May 13, 2011, 06:38:31 PM

Ooooh McDee- That is insane! The 5th picture in the line up-blew my mind!! You can really appreciate the beauty of the bronze in that picture. How heavy is this sculpture? When you say "braised", what does that mean? I have an extremely heavy bronzed Ursula candelabra and it isn't as smooth as your kit looks. That's why I was wondering if there is more than one type of bronzing. Either way, I adore this type of metal look!

It weighs in at 1.5 lbs. and braised is sort of like welding, using flame and solder...
I'm not too sure about the different types of Bronze...but I'm trying to find out all I can.
...and I feel the same way you do about this type of metal look!
Cheers!
Mcdee

toysoldierman2001 · « **Reply #33 on:** May 14, 2011, 01:26:11 PM »

Denis,are you thinking about painting it at all?

Mcdee · « **Reply #34 on:** May 14, 2011, 02:01:47 PM »

Hell Tom...I'm afraid to even look at it

No I'm leaving this one as is
Denis

Scatter · « **Reply #35 on:** May 14, 2011, 11:22:05 PM »

If you paint it I'll form a posse to find you and kick your ass.

empty13 · « **Reply #36 on:** May 15, 2011, 08:06:53 AM »

"brazed" or "brazing" are the normal spellings. heavy compared to soldering, or light compared to welding. another "joining" process. for this "model" to look this good, looks like quite the precision job.

Mcdee · « **Reply #37 on:** May 17, 2011, 07:23:41 PM »

Just got this Quote to replicate what I bought for $87.00...

[/color]$2,250.00 to have one made...
Hmmm good investment
Mcdee

zombiehorror · « **Reply #38 on:** May 17, 2011, 07:57:49 PM »

What an extremely killer piece! Very cool indeed.

charp13 · « **Reply #39 on:** May 17, 2011, 09:04:38 PM »

I'm happy for you Mcdee!

You have a wonderful piece of art and I have to say- I love the way you photographed it! The picture of the bronze against the blue sky background is stunning!!
Thanks for the info on the brazing technique- empty13. I'm pretty impressed by bronzing! I only have the one piece, but I love it to death!

Gillfan · « **Reply #40 on:** May 18, 2011, 06:08:21 AM »

McDee-
I don't want to sound un-American, but if you had it done in India or China it would be around what you paid for it.

Mcdee · « **Reply #41 on:** May 18, 2011, 06:48:38 PM »

Quote from: Gillfan on May 18, 2011, 06:08:21 AM

McDee-
I don't want to sound un-American, but if you had it done in India or China it would be around what you paid for it.

You mean to tell me that The same item out of Asia would be $2,180.00 less than right here in the USA...What do they have ...slave labor or guns pointed to their heads???

Mcdee

Gillfan · « **Reply #42 on:** May 19, 2011, 06:30:02 AM »

Its kind of like manhole covers. They used to be made mostly in PA and now virtually all covers are made in India, where iron workers are barefoot with no safty equipment and such. Its a truly uneven playing field.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/26/nyregion/26manhole.html

Mcdee · « **Reply #43 on:** May 19, 2011, 06:53:18 AM »

WOW...Those poor souls...I can't believe we support this standard of living

I like the statement made by Mr Modi (resident Slave Master)
At the Shakti Industries foundry, “there are no accidents, never ever. Period,” Mr. Modi said. “By God’s will, it’s all fine.”

.... What a Crock...

Well having said that ....I 'm pretty sure the Bronze FP wasn't made under these conditions (at least I hope not) If it were , there would probably be plenty of them availible, but after checking here and on other forums...no one seems to know anything about this kit or its' origin....
The quest continues...
Cheers
Mcdee

BijouBob8mm · « **Reply #44 on:** April 22, 2015, 03:01:28 PM »

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now u need all 12 other aurora models in bronze, to complete yer set.

Or, if you want to keep your costs down, just get a bronze copy of the companion kit, The Ghost of Castle Mare, and call it a day.

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