SES Creative : Casting and Painting Dinosaurs ,01406

For a Dino mad Grandson I hope these will be a treat on Christmas Day. I have given 5 stars as it appears there is everything one could want to make some really good models. Grandad will have great fun helping him on Christmas Day, if I'm allowed. Checked the contents and it appears everything is of good quality. My own fault, I thought there was 5 moulds as 5 figures shown on the front of the box. Two figures duplicated so only 3. If they are as good as I think they will be, with his pocket money he may wish to buy himself some more. Arrived on time and packaging good. Hopefully this will prevent him from having head stuck in to an ipad over Christmas as he will probably get some new games.

As previously reviewers have pointed out, the instructions on the box are awful.. So I will explain my method, for anyone else considering purchasing this kit.. Do not mix the plaster inside the moulds, as the box indicates. Get a measuring jug (I bought a cheap plastic one) and mix the plaster in that, and once mixed, pour it into the moulds. I initially used 2 parts plaster to 1 part water... I found it to be quite thick, so I gradually added a little extra water until the consistency was right. You want it to be like thick smooth gravy, so that it freely pours from the jug. I found the little plastic combs that come with the set would easily fall apart, so I used small elastic bands to hold them together. Once assembled into a box frame, put the combs over a large mug, and hang the silicone mould onto the combs so that it's dangling down into the mug. Pour the plaster in as smoothly as possible to prevent air bubbles. Give the moulds a couple of gentle taps to ensure it gets down into all nooks, and to also remove any air bubbles. I left it for about 2 to 3 hours, then removed the plaster from the moulds. Then once out of the moulds, left them for 24 hours before painting. The detail on the dinosaurs is fantastic. Me and my son had a lot of fun painting them. I thought the T-Rex looked a little too friendly, so painted him to look like a famous TV dinosaur.

Kids enjoyed making and painting the casts. Probably enough plaster to make 4 dinosaurs (3 moulds supplied)

Bought for my five year old nephew. He was very excited to make and paint a model, which he did over the course of two days. Nice to give a gift I remember enjoying from my own childhood that doesn't involve tech or loud noises!

My 5 year old son loves this kit. The models are easy to make and the plaster set well and came out of the moulds easily. The models are detailed and realistic. There is plenty of paint in interesting colours so that you can paint different details on the dinosaurs in different colours. The moulds can be re-used but you would need to buy more plaster.

The set stated to keep the instructions for further guidance, however, there weren't any instructions and for a first time user, I feel they would be completely lost. I was fortunate as I have previously made models in the past and knew what to do. There are pictures on the box which gave a clue to the procedures but if there were any instructions they were in a foreign language, anything but English and I think the Dutch manufacturer should address this if selling in the UK.

This is a great set and contains everything you need to make your first three models. Especially good value at 50% off on a warehouse deal :-)

Easy to use, all you need in the pack. My only concern would be that the objects inside are not packed properly and float around very loosely, but all bits were intact on opening. Recommended for hours of fun!

Vraiment ravi. Mes petits fils ont pris plaisir à faire ses moulages

Juego muy entretenido si les gustan los dinosaurios ya que lo hace el desde el principio y luego los pinta. Quiza un poco escasa la pintura.

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Ho acquistato questo kit per mio figlio di 5 anni È un gioco molto creativo. Il pacco è arrivato integro e con consegna puntuale Nella scatola c è un sacchetto di gesso, stampini, barattolini mignon di colori a tempera che si possono richiudere e il pennelli. Si deve miscelare la polvere di gesso con l acqua con la proporzione che è scritta chiaramente sulle istruzioni Il composto si versa negli stampini e si aspetta la completa asciugatura che ddco dire non è neanche così lunga.. Circa 3 ore. Completata l asciugatura si toglie la formina di gesso dallo stampo con facilità A questo punto ci si può sbizzarrire a colorare e decorare i dinosauri creati... Molto molto carino divertente creativo e completo dato che nel kit c è tutto l occorrente e che quindi si può iniziare a creare subito appena ricevuto. Lo consiglio!