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Post by GTS on Feb 23, 2020 11:47:43 GMT -7
Well here's my progress so far on trying to cast. Been conversing with Jeff via PM's and he has squared me away on a few things  . Still tons to learn but am pretty jazzed to actually be trying to do it. The following photos are some of the steps. Don't think I'll have time to try casting resin into the mold today but certainly tomorrow  .
A couple pics before pouring the mold.
Fresh out of the pressure pot. 60#'s for 24 hours.
Mold box removed.
Originals taken out of the mold.
I know, it's just blowers and a chute, but had to start somewhere  . |
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Post by AJR on Feb 23, 2020 12:39:16 GMT -7
I already learned something Gale. I've been doing my 1 part accessories the hard way. Why I have no idea. Things are clearer sometimes when you see someone else do it. The layout looks very familiar ! Great job so far man. |
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Post by dave632 on Feb 23, 2020 16:23:26 GMT -7
Nice first casting.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2020 18:30:47 GMT -7
good job man.
looking forward to finished products and your next project.
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Post by GTS on Feb 24, 2020 19:14:30 GMT -7
Sorry  , double post. |
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Post by GTS on Feb 24, 2020 19:19:22 GMT -7
Thanks a bunch guys, appreciate the encouragement!  Here's the first resin cast out of the mold. It's not perfect but I feel all are usable. No air bubbles that I can detect .  I carefully swished around a toothpick down into the injector areas and was able to get a few air bubbles out right after pouring. I was gonna use these makeup sponges, that Jeff posted the tip about in his "Casting 101" to apply some mold release with but they seemed a tad too big to get in there comfortably so I probably over sprayed the mold release when I sprayed the mold but I wasn't wanting to take any chances  . Might have lost a little bit of detail due to that. I'll spray less next pour . Anyways, here's those sponges I got at the dollar store. A buck for a package of 20. 
Fun stuff, guys! I'm hooked on casting! |
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Post by dave632 on Feb 25, 2020 13:29:18 GMT -7
Pretty good for a first shot.
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Post by GTS on Feb 25, 2020 18:29:00 GMT -7
Pretty good for a first shot. Thanks Dave. I cast another unit this afternoon with a lot less release spray and it came out with a lot more detail . Trying to pay attention and learn as I go. Anxious to do a body . |
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Post by hilltopspeedway on Feb 25, 2020 19:45:07 GMT -7
Looking good GTS...!!! If you can pour or drip the resin into the mold at angle, that will help let the air get out also...RM
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Post by GTS on Feb 26, 2020 7:54:24 GMT -7
Looking good GTS...!!! If you can pour or drip the resin into the mold at angle, that will help let the air get out also...RM Thanks Randy! I will give that "pour at an angle" a try today! Thank you!
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Post by cozee on Feb 26, 2020 9:22:51 GMT -7
Depending on the curing time of the resin, pressure casting typically eliminates air bubbles. Do it all the time when I cast embedded pen turning blanks.
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Post by Eagle Racing on Feb 27, 2020 16:49:46 GMT -7
Looking good, it is a blast to do, enjoy.
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Post by GTS on Mar 3, 2020 17:51:35 GMT -7
Thank You Jeff for your excellent tutorial! Cast my first body. The pictures are about 20 minutes out of the pressure pot. I'm thrilled with the results. The model was an old AFX 55 Chevy with a crushed top and broken posts. Fixed it best I could, filled in the hood and cast it with solid windows. To buy one off ebay is prohibitive for me . I'm jazzed with the results!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2020 18:28:19 GMT -7
great!
congratulations.
you have been assimilated.
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Post by hilltopspeedway on Mar 3, 2020 19:51:04 GMT -7
Congrats...and it's a 55...!!! So the fun/excitement begins...RM
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. Still tons to learn but am pretty jazzed to actually be trying to do it. The following photos are some of the steps. Don't think I'll have time to try casting resin into the mold today but certainly tomorrow 
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. Might have lost a little bit of detail due to that. I'll spray less next pour 
