{"product_id":"naked-army-decorator-cold-cast-bronze-anzac-andy-1-6-scale-1st-aif-lighthorse-trooper-gallipoli-1915","title":"Naked Army | Decorator Cold Cast Bronze ANZAC | Andy 1:6 scale 1st AIF Lighthorse Trooper Gallipoli 1915","description":"\u003cp\u003eNaked Army \u003cbr\u003eDecorator Cold Cast Bronze\u003cbr\u003eANZAC | Andy 1:6 scale 1st AIF Lighthorse Trooper Gallipoli 1915\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypical of a lighthorseman during the Gallipoli campaign Andy carries his Short Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) rifle, hook quillon bayonet \u0026amp; leather bandolier equipment. His informal dress reflects the adaptability of the troops to the cramped trench fighting conditions at ANZAC during the ill fated 1915 campaign\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach design in the series is Limited to just 2000 individually cast hand-finished sculpts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox 33cms (13\") tall\u003cbr\u003eApprox 12cms (4 3\/4\") wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent condition\u003cbr\u003eWith Naked Army certificate and original box\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Cold Cast bronze?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCold cast bronze is a material made by mixing bronze powder with resin to create sculptures and other artistic pieces. The process is cold cast, meaning it doesn't involve heat, and is easier to handle than traditional cast bronze. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere are some characteristics of cold cast bronze:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition: \u003c\/strong\u003eA typical ratio is four parts bronze powder to one part resin. Glass fiber can be added for extra strength. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cold cast bronze allows for finer detailing than traditional cast bronze. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatina:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold cast bronze takes patina well because the bronze is exposed on the surface. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurnishing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cold cast bronze often requires less burnishing than other methods because the bronze powder is at the surface. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e: Colour can be added using waxes and mild acids. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Stainless steel elements can be added to support the sculpture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Decorator Bronze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48697417236708,"sku":"RA-0007010","price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9528\/7908\/files\/digger_figure_1a.jpg?v=1734408163","url":"https:\/\/roundaboutantiques.com.au\/products\/naked-army-decorator-cold-cast-bronze-anzac-andy-1-6-scale-1st-aif-lighthorse-trooper-gallipoli-1915","provider":"Roundabout Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}