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The picture below shows a completed figure made from a Prince August mold # 80-4. While I like this piece as it is cast, I find it a bit boring to have more than a few of these on display. Let's face it. It is a static pose of a static figure. Fortunately, this casting lends itself well to conversion. Scroll down to see what can be done with this mold set given a little time and patience. I have not finished the converted pieces so that you may view the raw casting prior to finishing. I have just tacked the various pieces together using crazy glue. I will use a solvent to detach all the pieces so that I can clean them up and paint them before final assembly.
Conversion number 1
I changed the position of the arm holding the sword. Also put a bit of a bend in it. Then I bent the front legs of the horse to depict it falling in the heat of battle. The scabbard for the riders sword is positioned so that it appears to be flailing back as a result of the rider pitching forward. In addition to pitching forward, the rider is a little off center. Notice the bag behind the rider has broken loose and is also pitching forward and to the side. The rider has had the reins jerked free of his grasp and they are flailing forward. This entire conversion was done without having to use parts from another mold set. Everything required to do this conversion is contained in the 80-4 mold kit.
The only tools used were a pair of pliers,
and a Dermel tool (you could use a small saw in place of the Dremel). Epoxy
putty was used to do what little sculpting was required. ( the kind you
roll between your fingers to mix ) It was applied and smoothed with
a wet toothpick. In place of a file, I used Emery boards. These are
especially good to use because you can cut them to the shape you want with
a pair of scissors, and they are flexible. I find that working with
a rigid file makes it difficult to work a curved suffice evenly.
Conversion number 2
Horse is rearing up on its hind legs and the rider is ??????
Sorry all ~ Ron Correia passed away before this conversion was completed. You'll have to use your imagination