So, now I have a rcord player, and have seen it turning, I start to wonder will it be fast enough. It has been quite a long time since I used one and never...
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Bob Davies
daviesbobuk
May 6, 2007 6:25 pm
Is there such a thing, which can be gravity cast for thin section models....
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Bob Davies
daviesbobuk
May 6, 2007 6:30 pm
Would I be right in saying that the concept spin caster in the group photo takes a gravity fed mould (well 2 actually) then spins them forcing the resin in due...
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DOC
torobots
May 7, 2007 1:40 am
It's not clear exactly what you are looking for but I have recently been using a Smooth On product called Task 9. It is not very viscous when mixed. Cures to a...
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Bob Davies
daviesbobuk
May 7, 2007 12:44 pm
I am thinking of something to use for pavements (sidewalks) which can cope with changes in model scenery level without snapping. ... been ... product. ... at...
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DOC
torobots
May 7, 2007 1:42 pm
I don't think you need an expensive resin. I would try using a black silicone sealant. The one part you get from the hardware store. To help with the cure, add...
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Sculpt
compleatscul...
May 7, 2007 1:46 pm
Bob, Try a semi-rigid urethane. They are designed to withstand some flexing, while maintaining their form. ...
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Nozmo King
gnome9us
May 7, 2007 2:41 pm
You can color resin with acrylic paint? I never tried it because I have read that it causes the resin to foam. I know water base paint causes foaming and makes...
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DOC
torobots
May 7, 2007 3:31 pm
... You can color silicone. DOC...
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Jim Rogers
jrstudioboss
May 7, 2007 7:56 pm
Oil paints work, but the water in acryllic does cause the bubbles. You can also try dry photocopy toner and dry tempera powder paints, you can find them at...
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Nozmo King
gnome9us
May 8, 2007 2:39 am
Thanks DOC and jr. Jeff K. Jim Rogers <jr@...> wrote: Oil paints work, but the water in acryllic does cause the bubbles. You can also try dry...
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Kevin Goodrich
kevingoodrich
May 9, 2007 7:07 pm
I use denatured alcohol with a soft toothbrush to clean any plasticine that sticks. Cleans it perfectly. A warning on using water based modeling clays. They...
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uptoolateny
May 9, 2007 8:44 pm
Hi, I've been using Smooth-On's OOMOO30 for awhile now but I'd like to try something that will give me a longer mold life. I don't have a vacuum chamber and...
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Spanosnu@...
spano_snu
May 9, 2007 10:02 pm
Kevin, Oil based Platecene has the same problem on curing of silicone rubber. Klean Klay( not sure of the spelling) works pefectly for this purpose. Other...
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Nelson Kennedy
nelliepink
May 10, 2007 12:32 am
I’m not so sure we can be as definite in our statements as some have been about reaction of RTV to Plasticine and Playdoh. I agree that both products are...
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henry halikas
factdatalearn
May 10, 2007 2:02 am
Rick.....Kevin..... Don't know if "Michaels"; still sells it...... but the clay that you need to purchase is named..........."VAN AKEN"........ info on back...
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Spanosnu@...
spano_snu
May 10, 2007 5:01 am
Nelson, I don't believe the silicone RTV that I use from Micro Marck is Platinum cure and it does not like odinary pasticine. My first molds were ruined by...
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Bob Davies
daviesbobuk
May 10, 2007 6:12 am
Sounds like the stuff I use may not be the 'correct' stuff. At least, I don't get an RTV reaction to it. It is more like the plasticine reacting to the RTV. ...
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Joseph
josepho.rm
May 10, 2007 5:59 pm
... I don't think you'll have a problem with either of these two as long as you take the normal care in mixing & pouring. I like Mold Max 30 because it's...
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Kevin Goodrich
kevingoodrich
May 10, 2007 6:34 pm
You are right Rick. Don't know what I was thinking. I use only Kleen Klay. Nary a bit of trouble with it and it cleans up easily with the alcohol. Kevin ...
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uptoolateny
May 11, 2007 4:08 am
I ordered the Mold Max 30 today, so I'll be giving that a try! I do a lot of gypsum casting with a surfactant so that rules out the Mann 200 for a lot of...
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Bryan H
midroof
May 11, 2007 5:09 pm
Hello: I have some Van Aken Plastelina and wonder whether it is a good choice for making mold masters for scale model body parts. I model heavy commercial...
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David Schmiedeberg
lytnin888
May 13, 2007 2:42 pm
You can go over it with a swap soaked in paint thinner. Might also try lighter fluid. Bryan H <filltruckman@...> wrote: Hello: I have some Van...
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Robert Hayes
deuce492002
May 13, 2007 2:50 pm
Plasticene is in reality sculpting clay. The Green stuff,trademarked as Plasticene is good enough and strong enough to do what you want since it was designed...
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Tom Banwell
mentalblow
May 13, 2007 3:22 pm
Rub it with Vaseline. Tom Tom Banwell Designs Inc www.lumicast.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/castingpics/ ... From: Bryan H To: casting@yahoogroups.com ...
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Robert Hayes
deuce492002
May 13, 2007 4:20 pm
... From: Tom Banwell To: casting@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2007 9:22 AM Subject: Re: [casting] Smoothing Van Aken Plastalina Rub it with Vaseline....
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DOC
torobots
May 13, 2007 6:01 pm
At 08:48 AM 5/13/2007 -0600, you wrote: ... I use one of those heating tables that are used to keep food and beverages warm. Picked it up at a junk store and...
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paras duggal
paras_duggal326
May 14, 2007 1:33 pm
can you send me mails on my this e-mail id parasduggal326@... Neil Blue <neil.the.blue@...> wrote: I use super sculpey without letting it set. The...
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dandumit
May 14, 2007 1:35 pm
... I tried to figure how's upload working but I suppose that's limited by admin. All that I want to tell is that I'm very curious about your machine. That's...
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Prof. Dennis R. Short
drshort_1954
May 14, 2007 1:39 pm
You must use the Non-Sulphur Plasticine (NSP) clays to avoid the reaction. If the clay has sulfur as an ingredient it will react with RTV (silicon) and it will...
