Problem with Tamiya lacquer not curing properly...

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by Didymus

(Knowledge is priceless, right?)

Dunno 'bout that but I'd give my left lug-nut to know why on earth a silicone mold I poured 24 hours ago hasn't set up and probably ruined the parts I am trying to cast LOL

It's the same pot I have used before, same batch of catalyst and everything...

(I'll bet my right lug-nut that it's because I didn't mix it thoroughly )

[Didymus]

Originally Posted by Carson Dyle

As I mentioned above, this is a first ever "demo" build of this particular model -- a model that has yet to be made available to the public (for obvious reasons, lol). Having worked very long and hard to get this far the last thing the manufacturers want is to send out faulty parts.

Absolutely. Even if you're successful in getting this one painted, the final product shouldn't require any special measures. There clearly is a problem that needs to be solved before they release the kit.

I don't suppose you can reveal to us what the model is? Or even the general type of car? It's very cool that someone besides Hiro is introducing new 1/24 resin kit. Hopefully it will be affordable.

[Carson Dyle]

Originally Posted by Didymus

I don't suppose you can reveal to us what the model is? Or even the general type of car?

Truth be told, it's not a car.

Forgive the deception by omission, but as this is the sort of problem that can and has cropped up with all manner of models, cars included, I thought I might could get away with conveniently overlooking the fact that in this case the subject is non-auto.

Sneaky of me I know, but from what I can tell you guys give the best finishing advise on the `net, and I just couldn't help myself.

[Didymus]

Originally Posted by Carson Dyle

Truth be told, it's not a car.....Sneaky of me I know, but from what I can tell you guys give the best finishing advise on the `net, and I just couldn't help myself.

Well, of course. When you want the best advice, you ask the best people!

Okay, confess to a fellow Angeleno. Well, Pasadenan. What sort of model is it?

[Carson Dyle]

Originally Posted by Didymus

Okay, confess to a fellow Angeleno. Well, Pasadenan. What sort of model is it?

Ah, what the hell.

Remember Fantastic Voyage? The “mystery subject” is none other than a 1/72 scale replica of the miniaturized submarine that ferries Raquel Welch & company through the human bloodstream in that cheesy but fun 1966 movie.







It’s really a pretty sweet little kit if you’re into this sort of thing; nicely detailed and extremely accurate to the craft seen in the film. Work on the interior had only just started when these test fit shots were taken.

I’d modeled a larger version of the Proteus a few years ago, and based on that build I was asked build the demo version of the new kit.



Suffice it to say there are still a few bugs to work out, but I suspect the final product will make my fellow sci-fi modelers very happy. In any event, the model will not become available until any and all casting issues have been dealt with.

So there you have it... the awful truth revealed!

[Didymus]

Not my thang, but way cool nonetheless!

[klutz_100]

Put wheels on it and it'll qualify for AF

Super subject and kit! I love that cheesy movie BTW

I've picked up an awful lot of ideas and techniques from browsing sci-fi forums so it's only fair to give some payback here

[Didymus]

Originally Posted by klutz_100

I love that cheesy movie BTW

I feel the same way about all old Raquel Welch movies, whether they're cheesy or not.

[Carson Dyle]

Originally Posted by klutz_100

Put wheels on it and it'll qualify for AF

Ask and ye shall receive.

Marusan produced this insanely rare Proteus kit in the mid-60's. The Japanese have always been crazy for sci-fi-themed toys and models -- and back then they stuck wheels on everything...

Originally Posted by Didymus

I feel the same way about all old Raquel Welch movies, whether they're cheesy or not.

Yeah, she was the first “sex symbol” I ever had a crush on. I had the pleasure of meeting her a few years ago. Still looked great, and funny as hell.

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by Carson Dyle

Ask and ye shall receive.

Seems like the only things that haven't been made in plastic are Aston Martins

[scale auto style]

hi guy's!!

I see that to much in my life.... yes it's a resin problem but for those who works ( caster ) with resin and never got an issue about this problem ... don't worry it will hapen one day.

you can cast for 15 years with the same resin and never got an issue and one day the manufacturer don't tell you that they change theyre recipeand VOILA problem happens.

i always suggest my customer to use an epoxy primer on resin. by this way they will SEAL the resin and nothing will pass through.

after you put the sealer go as usual, primer, sanding and paint.

this is the best i can suggest you

yours