reply: As I recall the domes were 14 inches across or there abouts. The models included working thrusters and ballast. We would make waves in the tank and then...
Thanx for the comments, I'll have some of my pics up as soon as I get a chance. We figured that for the solar furnace it would be easier to move the object ...
You can get the Prop Builders Hand Book, The Complete Metalsmith and Tim's other book Practical Casting @ www.sculpt.com in the books section Marc Fields The...
From: "Ichthyosapien" <immerse@...> ... included working thrusters and ballast. We would make waves in the tank and then attempt to hook up the model...
... I use a Sears paint pot for my pressure tank and I found that a paper plate work perfectly on the bottom Kris Southerland Model Maker at large Check out...
... Z scale ballasted sectional roadbed. And many thanks to those on this list that provided knowledge and suggestions to help make this happen. -- Cheers, ...
I remember now! That was the stuff that burned up the 'Thing's' spaceship trapped under the ice! I thought it was a ficticious device. Well, it's neat stuff...
... Drying out just help reduce or eliminate the "spatter" of moisture flash boiling. Those who've done any foundry work know what water in a mold could do. ...
Dear Casting group Members, Currently the list is set up to strip away any attachments so this post may not matter to us. This also serves as an FYI for those...
Hi, I just did some wax casting into rather simple shaped 2part silicon rubber molds. The castings turned out o.k. but I am having problems with some spots on...
I promise to notify you before I go roasting saucers. I'm thinking a tree stump will be my first target. Dan in Houston ... __________________________________ ...
Hi Wolfgang, Maybe you can eliminate the talc altogether. What does it do for the wax mixture? I haven't heard of adding it to wax before. Tom Banwell Tom...
Hi Tom, I was thinking about that as well but as far as I know the talc is responisble for the overall stability of the wax and will make carving an easier and...
Check out http://www.AZBROWAX.com It is a premix of the wax you are trying to create. I think they have worked out the bugs involved with separation due to...
Tom, The talc is added to the wax bodies to decrease the shrinkage in the pour as well as firm up the body of the material to increase its similarity to clay. ...
I bought this pump recently based on recommendations here, and I am very disappointed. I don't know if www.bestechind.com will take it back or not. I will call...
Check all the fittings and hoses for leaks and or restrictions. Put only a short hose with a vac guage and a way to bleed it after testing on the pump, and...
Hi Knightsfoil, Bestech recommends running the pump for about 15 minutes when you first fill it with oil. IIRC you need to open one of the knurled nuts so that...
I wondering if the pump is venting fully. I ran into a mild similar problem a while back and noticed the pump wasn't being allowed to fully vent, so it...
... them I have ... below ... rubber ... with any ... the ... Mold- ... molding ... (which is ... Hi Marc, I meant to send this earlier but somehow became busy...
Well, I've tried all three suggestions & still no luck. Exaust is fully venting, ran pump for 15 minutes with curled nob loose. Hose length is now 5" long....
I know very little about this but I wonder if the pump is designed to hold a vacuum when not running? I isolate the chamber from the pump with a ball cock...
Do any of you experienced folk have advice on maintenance of vacuum pumps? John Lea United Empire Miniatures PO Box 669051 Marietta, GA 30066 Tel 770.971.9052 ...
Ahh, I believe therein lies the problem. These pumps are not meant to hold a vacuum when shut off. In fact, you might be risking the integrity of the machine...
John, I've been lucky thus far in just having to change or top off the oil on my pump. Most pump manufacturers do sell rebuilding kits for their equipment....
You misunderstood my suggestion. Take the pump loose from everything else, then make up a very short assembly (a tee) with a vacumn guage and a way to bleed...
The manual says you must close off the intake and seal it tightly with the cap (closed-end knurled nut) provided when doing the de-aring of the pump oil. You...
