How do I make molds to copy parts??

:confused: PLease help me out... I keep hearin people talk about makin molds and copyin nice rims, or seats and stuff.... I was just wonderin how I would go about doin this??? :confused:

Woooo... Canada!!
this is where it goes wrong you live in Canada

there is a solution get Car Modeler 2002 it shows what you need and the stuff you need to make it Check your local hobby shop

Originally posted by Hash_man
:confused: PLease help me out... I keep hearin people talk about makin molds and copyin nice rims, or seats and stuff.... I was just wonderin how I would go about doin this??? :confused:

Are you an experienced modeller? I mean, are you really up for it? Do you really want to undetake that ambitious a project? It's not easy. (I'm sorry if you are an experienced modeller, it's just that I don't remember your models)

I'm somewhat experienced... i've been modeling since I was like 7 but just started up again after a couple years... my last model blew so im not postin pics but my celica is comin along good... I will eventually post pics....

But I'm ready to undertake this, I really want to do this and I will!! Please let me know how

You don't really have to be experienced, as I learned resin casting at age 15, and started selling my kits in three months. You have to be experienced to be a better resin caster to duplicate good parts, though.

You'll need...
RTV Silicone Rubber - Room Temp. Vulcanizing, 6hrs or so, somewhat elastic, and low shrink ratio is better
polyurethane resin - 50% to 50% type is easy to measure. curing time 10 min. or so is convenient, low shrink ratio is critical.
mold release wax - having both spray and brush-on is handy.
measuring cup - paper cup or whatever cheap and disposable.
a few rubber bands - to hold two halves together.
something to stir - dried up ball point pen or something cheap.
Lego block - optional, but convenient to make a frame of any size.

I briefly described how I cast parts in resin.
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~xr2h-fkd/scalemodels/project/porsche/rmboxster/rmboxster04.htm
However, there are many good online tutorials, so search around.

Disclaimer: I have never done this.....yet.

I'm a text book kid.

www.alumilite.com

other opinions???

dude, that's duplo, not lego :finger:

j/k

Dude, that site just showed how to fill the molds once you have them... I want to know how to make the molds!?:confused:

sorry to interupt you guys, but Hiro..........I did'nt know you wree on a AF man, you are great man, I go on to your webpage all the time, you got some AWESOME stuff. Congrats

They have the products to make the molds and then mold them.

I am willing to bet their products come with "Instructions"

You need to give them a call or e-mail them.


Complete Super Casting Kit & Mini Super Casting Kit
http://www.alumilite.com/line.cfm
How-To Booklet

You are going to have just try it and practice.

Man, I didn't realize you lived in Canada that shipping and handling sucks I bet from U.S to Canada

I am going to be purchasing the product and casting turbo systems for the new Revell Civics and the Revell USDM Teg R

Unless someone out there all ready does that?????

Yeah, I got a copy of Car Modeler 2002 two weeks ago. It's one of the most useful books I've ever bought (along with the dictionary). I haven't tried the resin casting yet, but I read it, and I'm going to try it soon. The door hinge tuturial helped a lot, too. I never thought that making one would be that easy. I'm adding a hinge to one of my current models, all thanks to that book.