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Post by kbslot on Jan 20, 2024 18:39:20 GMT -7
Hey guys,
anyone tried uv resin for small parts?
The backstory is, since getting back into slot cars, I’ve wanted a Maverick Grabber. I got back into slots long after RRR’s were no longer available, and when the RRR’s come up for sale on the auction sites, the price gets a bit crazy for the Mavericks.
I recently stumbled across a “Mini Lindy” Maverick on that auction site. I got one for a song in a junkyard lot, but it’s missing the front bumper, grill and rear bumper. As luck would have, another complete Maverick came up for auction and I got it.
My thought was to clone the front grill and bumpers in silly putty or modeling clay, then cast them with the uv resin I use in fly tying.
I’ve never cast parts and wanted to bounce this off those of you that have experience casting.
Thanks
Ken
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Post by Eagle Racing on Jan 20, 2024 22:09:46 GMT -7
Hey guys, anyone tried uv resin for small parts? The backstory is, since getting back into slot cars, I’ve wanted a Maverick Grabber. I got back into slots long after RRR’s were no longer available, and when the RRR’s come up for sale on the auction sites, the price gets a bit crazy for the Mavericks. I recently stumbled across a “Mini Lindy” Maverick on that auction site. I got one for a song in a junkyard lot, but it’s missing the front bumper, grill and rear bumper. As luck would have, another complete Maverick came up for auction and I got it. My thought was to clone the front grill and bumpers in silly putty or modeling clay, then cast them with the uv resin I use in fly tying. I’ve never cast parts and wanted to bounce this off those of you that have experience casting. Thanks Ken I have used UV Resin for years. It is great for small repairs. For casting a bumper or grill not what you want. For that you will want to cast those parts. There are several how to do it yourself articles on the site. Angry Jeff has an excellent article on this. As for myself I don't remember if I have written anything on this. I will be happy to help answer any questions you might have. |
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Post by crazynski on Jan 21, 2024 5:21:48 GMT -7
Jag Hobbies bought RRR/Nurora from Phil Pignon. They already have RRR bodies on their site showing as coming back in stock soon. They just need to do what Phil could never do, and that is to simply run the business properly. Jag Hobbies is known for being very professional. It's the only way to do business. I've wanted one of those Mavricks ever since I saw them. I once owned a 1:1 red 1970 Mavrick Grabber. I'm crossing my fingers that Jag can get them going again. Cheers, Ken  |
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Post by kbslot on Jan 21, 2024 7:22:05 GMT -7
Hey guys, anyone tried uv resin for small parts? The backstory is, since getting back into slot cars, I’ve wanted a Maverick Grabber. I got back into slots long after RRR’s were no longer available, and when the RRR’s come up for sale on the auction sites, the price gets a bit crazy for the Mavericks. I recently stumbled across a “Mini Lindy” Maverick on that auction site. I got one for a song in a junkyard lot, but it’s missing the front bumper, grill and rear bumper. As luck would have, another complete Maverick came up for auction and I got it. My thought was to clone the front grill and bumpers in silly putty or modeling clay, then cast them with the uv resin I use in fly tying. I’ve never cast parts and wanted to bounce this off those of you that have experience casting. Thanks Ken I have used UV Resin for years. It is great for small repairs. For casting a bumper or grill not what you want. For that you will want to cast those parts. There are several how to do it yourself articles on the site. Angry Jeff has an excellent article on this. As for myself I don't remember if I have written anything on this. I will be happy to help answer any questions you might have. I was afraid of that. Before posting, I read the resin casting section and was kinda hoping I could avoid getting another full blown hobby. I kinda jump into things with both feet and after a cooling off period when the initial enthusiasm wears off, I realize I’ve done it again. After reading the section and posting, I caught myself surfing that auction site looking at bodies to cast and filling my watchlist. Lol Thanks for replying. Ken |
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Post by kbslot on Jan 21, 2024 7:42:01 GMT -7
Jag Hobbies bought RRR/Nurora from Phil Pignon. They already have RRR bodies on their site showing as coming back in stock soon. They just need to do what Phil could never do, and that is to simply run the business properly. Jag Hobbies is known for being very professional. It's the only way to do business. I've wanted one of those Mavricks ever since I saw them. I once owned a 1:1 red 1970 Mavrick Grabber. I'm crossing my fingers that Jag can get them going again. Cheers, Ken View AttachmentWhen I lived in Alaska, I bought a Grabber to restore. Alaska salts the roads in winter and that poor car was rusted out well beyond my skill set. It looked ok sitting in a field of tall grass on flats, but it wasn’t. The torque boxes were so rusted out, it’s a wonder the nose didn’t break off when I loaded it on the car hauler. Ken |
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Post by ecbill on Jan 21, 2024 11:53:50 GMT -7
You may be able to pirate a grill and bumpers off of some Hot Wheels Mavericks. They made several models. In fact I received one as a race prize recently.
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