resin cast and mold HELP!!!!

[rmg313]

hi i need to make a resin copy of a custom body kit

i need to know how to do it and what to use

i have never done this b4 so help is highly required




thanx

[dag65]

First a question for you. Do you have any casting experience or knowledge of multi piece molds?

[rmg313]

no unfortunatly i dont , but have to learn and start somewhere and sometime



but please help

[dag65]

You should also search the FAQ, there are several good posts there. Read up an get back here with your questions. I am starting a 32 Vicky casting myself.
Also if you can post a pic of the custom body I can be of more help to you

[rmg313]

thanx and good luck w/ ur project

[dag65]

No problem, once you understand the basics its pretty easy. Get back to me when you have read the how tos and I will gladly help out

[rmg313]

dude theres no resin how to's but i kinda have an idea on how to do it

but stil help me on the materials wut do you use? assuming u've done this before.

[dag65]

Sorry I should have told you that you must search for it.
http://www.resin-supplies.co.uk/intro_page.htm

this link looks like it has good info.

I have used the Micro Mark Products and Leggos, yeah Leggos I use the to make the boxes that hold the resin and the part you are casting.

Micro Mark has a starter kit with all you need but the Leggos for around $70, you can get a bucket of Leggos for $10 and for a body you will need a Leggo Base Plate.
Now go take a look at a regular styrene model, see those seams on the body? Thats where the pieces of the mold come together, and thats where a body is tricky to cast.

[rmg313]

thanx man that really helps

[bah humbug]

Try to help yourself before you ask for help.

http://www.moschini.org/models/howto/castingresin.htm

[dag65]

Hey give him a break , sometimes we just need a little help to get pointed in the right direction.
Great link, very informative