This is unironically the reason I don't get lead.
I do not trust myself not to suck on them. I don't do it with plastic miniatures but the forbidden fruit aspect of lead might be too much.
it's about handling them and then the risk of them breaking and releasing lead dust into the air. Likewise for lead paint. Touching isn't really that dangerous, but when the paint starts breaking down into chips and flakes, then it starts getting into the air. Long term exposure is where the real problems start, in either case.
The thing is, you can just paint lead figures. It's metal, so you're gonna have to prime and varnish it anyway. The literal only problem is that you shouldn't scrape off mold lines and bits of flash if there even are any. Pretty good chance any lead model that's that old has been worn smooth by now anyway.
Then only cut, and do it inside a plastic bag or something so the bits that come off are contained.
If you really must file them, do it while everything's wet so it doesn't make flying particles.
if you dont want them, I'll take them. they'd look fricking sick in my warhammer army and unlike you i dont have the urge to eat every piece of lead in arm's reach so it won't hurt me
That should be made of "ralladium" rather than a lead alloy, that's right around when they switched off lead, and I'm pretty sure all of those blue packages are post-switch. Ralladium is kinda stinky, but it has zero lead in it. Also lead alloy is darker than that. I know it's hard, but just avoid eating them and maybe wash your hands after handling the raw metal.
This thread makes no sense. There are claims that the miniature is harmless unless eaten. And there are also claims that lead in gasoline was causing boomers trouble. However I doubt that boomers were suckling on gasoline. So how did the gasoline affect the boomers?
Inorganic lead, such as is found in lead alloy miniatures isn't well absorbed by dermal contact. If you swallow a figurine the body does a fairly good job of leeching some lead from the mini before you poo out the mostly intact model, which might be uncomfortable. It might require non-surgical intervention like endoscopic retrieval both to avoid discomfort, perforations of the digestive tract which could be life threatening, and to minimise exposure time.
The claims that only hazard is ingestion is false. Lead dust from filing or drilling can be inhaled easily and settle in the lungs where it is a hazard. Lead fumes from melting are easily absorbed following inhalation but unless you're doing it a lot grinding and melting are not very large hazards are are generally easy to avoid by wearing a mask, collecting the dust, and melting in a well ventilated space.
Leaded petrol used an organic lead compound. Organic leads are much more easily absorbed by the body than inorganic whether by dermal contact, inhalation or ingestion. The lead compound was volatilised by fuel being burnt in the engine. It was readily inhaled by everyone near a road and the large surface area of the lungs helped it get absorbed. Children were much more affected than adults due t differences in respiration rates.
The claims of stupidity brought about by the atmospheric lead due to fuel additives are specious at best.
>The lead compound was volatilised by fuel being burnt in the engine. It was readily inhaled by everyone near a road and the large surface area of the lungs helped it get absorbed.
imagine the smell
>become welder >teachers tell us to always wear breathing protection against smoke from welding steels containing heavy metals >get a job at an old workshop that does a lot of stainless >ask all the boomers why they don't have breathing masks since there's dust from grinding and welding everywhere >"eh, they were uncomfortable and honestly a bit gay"
Then boomers wonder why they get cancer.
Ah, the Fangs of Fury command. That takes me back.
Don't eat them then, idiot.
More of the lead menace, this time from Citadel Miniatures.
Just resist the temptation to eat them and you'll be fine.
This, don't be a pussy, I ate 3 and I'm feeling gr
This is unironically the reason I don't get lead.
I do not trust myself not to suck on them. I don't do it with plastic miniatures but the forbidden fruit aspect of lead might be too much.
it's about handling them and then the risk of them breaking and releasing lead dust into the air. Likewise for lead paint. Touching isn't really that dangerous, but when the paint starts breaking down into chips and flakes, then it starts getting into the air. Long term exposure is where the real problems start, in either case.
The thing is, you can just paint lead figures. It's metal, so you're gonna have to prime and varnish it anyway. The literal only problem is that you shouldn't scrape off mold lines and bits of flash if there even are any. Pretty good chance any lead model that's that old has been worn smooth by now anyway.
All the miniatures have extra lead cast lines that need to be cut and filed down. It looks like the base of one needs to be cut and filed down.
Then only cut, and do it inside a plastic bag or something so the bits that come off are contained.
If you really must file them, do it while everything's wet so it doesn't make flying particles.
I have unironically picked my teeth with a lead mini's sword then realized what I was doing
Rip to that one or two iq points
It's like beer, it kills the dumb cells before getting to the useful ones.
if you dont want them, I'll take them. they'd look fricking sick in my warhammer army and unlike you i dont have the urge to eat every piece of lead in arm's reach so it won't hurt me
I liked the bear swordsman. There are four figures. Maybe I paid $4? I see that people are selling them online for $20.
Ral Partha made some beautiful things.
That should be made of "ralladium" rather than a lead alloy, that's right around when they switched off lead, and I'm pretty sure all of those blue packages are post-switch. Ralladium is kinda stinky, but it has zero lead in it. Also lead alloy is darker than that. I know it's hard, but just avoid eating them and maybe wash your hands after handling the raw metal.
This thread makes no sense. There are claims that the miniature is harmless unless eaten. And there are also claims that lead in gasoline was causing boomers trouble. However I doubt that boomers were suckling on gasoline. So how did the gasoline affect the boomers?
Have you ever heard of exhaust, or do they not have cars in your country, you third-world ape?
Inorganic lead, such as is found in lead alloy miniatures isn't well absorbed by dermal contact. If you swallow a figurine the body does a fairly good job of leeching some lead from the mini before you poo out the mostly intact model, which might be uncomfortable. It might require non-surgical intervention like endoscopic retrieval both to avoid discomfort, perforations of the digestive tract which could be life threatening, and to minimise exposure time.
The claims that only hazard is ingestion is false. Lead dust from filing or drilling can be inhaled easily and settle in the lungs where it is a hazard. Lead fumes from melting are easily absorbed following inhalation but unless you're doing it a lot grinding and melting are not very large hazards are are generally easy to avoid by wearing a mask, collecting the dust, and melting in a well ventilated space.
Leaded petrol used an organic lead compound. Organic leads are much more easily absorbed by the body than inorganic whether by dermal contact, inhalation or ingestion. The lead compound was volatilised by fuel being burnt in the engine. It was readily inhaled by everyone near a road and the large surface area of the lungs helped it get absorbed. Children were much more affected than adults due t differences in respiration rates.
The claims of stupidity brought about by the atmospheric lead due to fuel additives are specious at best.
>The lead compound was volatilised by fuel being burnt in the engine. It was readily inhaled by everyone near a road and the large surface area of the lungs helped it get absorbed.
imagine the smell
Sane and detailed post ITT, must be an AI.
As long as you're not sucking on them like Jolly Ranchers, you'll be fine.
I'll suck the lead out for you, OP.
now paint them with enamels and seal them with three coats of high gloss varnish
It's okay, the Microplastics in your blood stream will protect you.
Just don't lick them.
>become welder
>teachers tell us to always wear breathing protection against smoke from welding steels containing heavy metals
>get a job at an old workshop that does a lot of stainless
>ask all the boomers why they don't have breathing masks since there's dust from grinding and welding everywhere
>"eh, they were uncomfortable and honestly a bit gay"
Then boomers wonder why they get cancer.
There is nothing harmful unless you eat them. But since you are gay and autistic, better call 911 asap.