resin moulding

chinesechickens · #1 12-28-2003, 12:47 PM

i found this rubber stuff for making moulds.my first try was this resin driver. i`m going to be making resin turbos and intercoolers and such in the future.

freakray · #2 12-28-2003, 12:49 PM

If you plan on selling things, I must warn you that shipping from SA is going to cost a fortune.

Your mold looks really good though.

chinesechickens · #3 12-28-2003, 01:00 PM

im not sure if i`ll be selling them.mostly for my own cars but maybe in the future.

that is a copy of a minichamps f1 driver.i`ll only sell original stuff though if i do decide to sell.

joecwlaw · #4 12-28-2003, 08:25 PM

what kind of rubber is it?

simdel1 · #5 12-29-2003, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by joecwlaw

what kind of rubber is it?

i would imagine that its probably latex

Sebstar · #6 12-29-2003, 05:32 AM

omg. you so have to make rims for cars! like open a catalog and just kinda replicate them! that would really give you a small business! let us know how you go with this stuff!

dag65 · #7 12-29-2003, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by joecwlaw

what kind of rubber is it?

RTV Silicone, Stands for Room Temperature Vulcanizing, no added heat required
"omg. you so have to make rims for cars! like open a catalog and just kinda replicate them! that would really give you a small business! let us know how you go with this stuff!"
Uhhh that would be completely illegal to replicate a companies aftermarket wheels and sell them

, copyright laws do apply

Nice work chinesechickens, you are very smart not to sell anything that is not your original work

Zcaithaca · #8 12-29-2003, 01:07 PM

where did u get that resin kit...i wanna get into that stuff

dag65 · #9 12-29-2003, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Zcaithaca

where did u get that resin kit...i wanna get into that stuff

Try www.micromark.com, they have a nice complete set ( silicone, relases, resin...) for about $70. I got one last year and its pretty nice. Once you have the process figured out then you can probably find stuff at your LHS. www.alumulite.com is another excellent source. Keep in mind these products have a limited shelf life so don't but huge quantities.

Zcaithaca · #10 12-29-2003, 01:16 PM

so do these kits come with a thing for making the moldds and everything you need...if 2so i think ill get one.

dag65 · #11 12-29-2003, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Zcaithaca

so do these kits come with a thing for making the moldds and everything you need...if 2so i think ill get one.

The only other thing you will need is a set of Leggos for the forms, $10 at Target.
I have been working on a How To , hope to have it posted soon. I think you guys will like it

hondaaccordboy21 · #12 12-29-2003, 06:50 PM

Nice. Thats pretty cool. Is it pretty easy. I might get one.

dag65 · #13 12-29-2003, 06:53 PM

Well I wouldn't say it was easy, but not hard either.
Being very careful and meticulous is the key along with a little plannig and thought.
Now I fell like I really need to get you guys my How To ASAP

chinesechickens · #14 01-03-2004, 09:46 AM

hey guys sorry it took so long to reply(problems with computer).

anyway it is rtv silicone.i just used legos for the form like has been said.but you could also use tupperware.the first casting doesnt come out perfect.hehe my first driver had no left leg

oh and about the copyright thing: I have a mortal fear of lawyers!

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