GEM and Springside parts are normally supplied as unpainted whitemetal castings. These can be painted with enamel or acrylic paints, however use of a primer (eg Tamiya primer) is recommended to provide a good base for the paint finish. Please be aware that whitemetal contains harmful (by ingestion) heavy metals, always wash your hands after handling whitemetal parts before eating etc. For this reason whitemetal parts are not recommended for painting by children without adult supervision, such that your children can learn and understand the skills needed to use�these parts safely.
For many years homing pigeons were sent by rail for release at a particular station at an agreed time. The pigeons were contained in wicker baskets, which would be seen stacked on the platform ready for loading, or lined up ready for the station staff to release the birds. These cast whitemetal pigeon baskets offer the opportunity to depict this unusual parcel traffic.
GEM OO Fire Buckets and Axe Locker (4514) Cast whitemetal fire axe chest and set of fire buckets on hangers. One extra loose fire bucket is also supplied.
GEM OO Grindstone with Mounting and Standpipe (4505) A cast whitemetal model of a hand-worked grindstone, complete with stand and water standpipe. These grindstones were seen in many outdoor working areas where tools would require sharpening. A water standpipe was normally provided nearby to help cool the work and damp down the dust.more..
Antics on-line with model shops in: Stroud (HQ), Bristol, Cardiff, Gloucester, Sheffield, Plymouth, Worcester and Coventry. We stock a full range which includes plastic kits, radio control cars, diecast models, railways, planes and boats etc. Click on the links under "Available to buy now" or any picture in order to start shopping. Offers subject to availability. E&OE.
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