Starship Modeler Discussion Forums

What do you use to create masters for resin casting? I am curious, I am going to give some sculpey clay a try. But was also curious what else others have used. Let us all know!!

Curt

Thanks for the link!! It does help. I guess I am asking if anyone here has used sculpy to create new parts in modeling/ kitbashing/scratch building, much like you would use bondo or carve a block of styrene then make a mold and cast in resin. Or for that matter just epoxy the piece then putty sand a...

I just got some so that I can make some parts to cast for my starships. My question is who has used this before and have you had any problems using it before? also if you have used it how much dose it shrink if at all. Let me know,

Curt

Where did the term Greebles come from? I know what they are for the most part but am curious who came up with the term. Also Where do most of you get your's from? Plane kits, spare kits, make them, etc... I am mainly doing trek related kits for now and I am intrestred in doing a borg ship in the nea...

I wounder if the 39.99 price is internet only sales??? Will have to visit my local store now...

Curt

No problem will do in the future.

Thanks for the links. But I am looking to build a vacume chamber for resin casting. So that I may degass the silicone and resin. That way I don't get bubbles in the mold or casting.

thanks again for the links,

Curt

I would like to build a small vacume chamber to cast at my appartment. Any web sites or info on how to do this is appericated.

Curt