Smooth Cast 300 is a good product for this sort of casting.
It "snap cures" to a rigid plastic (meaning that it has no semi flexible stage) so sag and warping should be less of a concern.
Hope that helps
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- Sun Nov 04, 2007 9:40 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: casting barrels
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6750
- Fri Nov 02, 2007 9:09 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Source for custom decals
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2553
- Tue Oct 23, 2007 5:43 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: using nylon mesh as stencil/pattern problem
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- Views: 1930
- Fri Oct 12, 2007 8:55 pm
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Having difficulty with realistic lighting
- Replies: 15
- Views: 14423
I have to agree with Chacal about the filler idea. At my last job I had to develop a lighted button for an amplified speaker. 8 LED's behind the button. 4 white for power on status switching to 4 red for overload status. We were getting hot spots no matter what we did...we tried frosting the inner s...
- Thu Oct 11, 2007 11:18 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Seeking the wisdom of the Aves
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3941
Task accomplished
Thank you, my brethren, for all for the suggestions.
The challenge has been met and well defeated !
The Saran Wrap has performed superbly.
I bow before the mighty Aves for it is truely the master's putty!
The challenge has been met and well defeated !
The Saran Wrap has performed superbly.
I bow before the mighty Aves for it is truely the master's putty!
- Wed Oct 10, 2007 10:10 am
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Seeking the wisdom of the Aves
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3941
Seeking the wisdom of the Aves
Can any of you Wizards of Aves point me in the direction of an effective release agent for Aves Sculpt? I've tried vaseline and nearly messed the bed ( if you get my drift :wink: ) I'm trying to fit a tenon to a slot by making the slot oversized and packing it with Aves then pressing the part with t...
- Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:15 am
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Finish on RTV master
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1096
High build sandable primers
I'm partial to "Plasti-Cote's" Sandable White Primer.
It's lacquer based and dries quickly.
Very smooth when applied right.
If you need high gloss...follow up with 3-4 light coats of Future and polish, polish. polish.
4whatit'sworth Dept.
It's lacquer based and dries quickly.
Very smooth when applied right.
If you need high gloss...follow up with 3-4 light coats of Future and polish, polish. polish.
4whatit'sworth Dept.
- Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:45 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Very, very fine brass or stainless steel screens?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 23986
- Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:01 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Very, very fine brass or stainless steel screens?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 23986
Stuff
OK, screen has (finally) been shipped.
Craig, Kenny, Rob, Brent and Andrew......
Watch the skies.....
Oh yea, there was a bit of expence incurred.....
If your happy with the stuff,Let me know and I'll give you an amount as well as my Paypal account.
Enjoy !
Craig, Kenny, Rob, Brent and Andrew......
Watch the skies.....
Oh yea, there was a bit of expence incurred.....
If your happy with the stuff,Let me know and I'll give you an amount as well as my Paypal account.
Enjoy !
- Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:00 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Very, very fine brass or stainless steel screens?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 23986
Stuff
OK, screen has (finally) been shipped.
Craig, Kenny, Rob, Brent and Andrew......
Watch the skies.....
Oh yea, there was a bit of expence incurred.....
If your happy with the stuff,Let me know and I'll give you an amount as well as my Paypal account.
Enjoy !
Craig, Kenny, Rob, Brent and Andrew......
Watch the skies.....
Oh yea, there was a bit of expence incurred.....
If your happy with the stuff,Let me know and I'll give you an amount as well as my Paypal account.
Enjoy !
- Tue Aug 28, 2007 4:16 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Very, very fine brass or stainless steel screens?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 23986
Lt ZOmBe, Kylwell, and the good doctor....I took a look at my supply and I have to say...this stuff is wicked fine stuff. I'm going to try straining some acrylic paint tonight and check the functioning. ( It may be too fine) If it functions admirably...I'll let ya' know tomorrow, early. As for avail...
- Tue Aug 28, 2007 12:48 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Very, very fine brass or stainless steel screens?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 23986
- Mon Aug 27, 2007 1:17 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Very, very fine brass or stainless steel screens?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 23986
Lt.Zombie....I can help you with that one....at my previous job we used tons of the stuff as a waterproofing screen on speaker cabinets. I just happen to have some sitting round just hanging out. :wink: Send me a PM with your ship to address and I'll get some out to you this week. Free even ! Yea......
- Sun Aug 12, 2007 6:41 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Molding Question - Comments Please
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5066
- Tue Aug 07, 2007 11:01 am
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: How to Make Grilles for Intakes? (PICS!)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6503
- Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:44 am
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Got resin build up in your tank? want to clean it out?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5534
You didn't knick into the tank itself did you? I'm just wodering what that might do to its structural integrity. Good idea with the mold release. Dennis I was a little concerned about that very thing when I read this post. Had a thought...what about setting a pc. of strapping of some sort ( metal b...
- Sat Jun 30, 2007 7:19 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Warning about Envirotex and RTV molds
- Replies: 22
- Views: 25476
Macfrank ..FYI...both alcohol ( the stuff leaching out of your tin cure mold) and acetone are effective solvents for epoxy. Either of these materials in your mold will cause the issues you've been dealing with. Also, epoxy is a heat set resin and silicone acts as a heat sink..robbing heat from the ...
- Fri Jun 01, 2007 9:49 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Plasti-kote primer BLACK
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5299
- Thu May 31, 2007 4:56 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Fine Molds paint sheet
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5396
Perfection !
Thanks tons Brian.....just what I needed
Truely a jedi master of the styrene reserve !
Truely a jedi master of the styrene reserve !
- Wed May 30, 2007 7:19 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Fine Molds paint sheet
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5396
Fine Molds paint sheet
I picked up a Fine Molds X-Wing at W-Fest ( thanks Linda ! ) and when I got home I had a chance to examine it. Surprise, surprise....the instructions are in Japanese ! :shock: The build is no problem ( who uses the instructions anyway :wink: ) but the paint chart is totally non decipherable. :? Is t...
- Tue Apr 24, 2007 11:33 am
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Resin mixing - hardener question
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6191
- Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:13 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Resin mixing - hardener question
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6191
- Thu Apr 19, 2007 7:26 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Resin mixing - hardener question
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6191
Keep in mind that the silicone robs heat from the resin... Heat is what cures the resin....the catalyst is there to create heat. Also, you can get a negative reaction from the silicone as well.( Thats why I use platinum cure silicones for clear parts...no alcohol ) Standard silicone gives off alcoho...
- Thu Apr 19, 2007 3:23 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Resin mixing - hardener question
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6191
Umi...I finally got very good, consistent results using a casting resin from LBI, inc. 973 North Road...Groton Ct. 06340 It's called 303 clear casting resin I had to do a good amount of experiments to arrive at the proper resin to catlyst ratio to ensure a clear cast as well as a complete cure. I fo...
- Thu Apr 19, 2007 12:54 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Resin mixing - hardener question
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6191
If you are speaking of a polyester resin ( the type used with fiberglass ) then too much resin will do a number of things.... 1) Too much heat will be generated causing the resin to shrink exsessivly perhaps even cracking from internal stresses 2) The clear resin will get cloudy 3) the heat generate...
- Sat Mar 31, 2007 10:24 am
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Looking for a suitable skin for foam
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9048
I coat standard housing foam ( polystyrene or EPS ) with Smooth-On's sc-300 fast cure urethane...works really well...it cures to a sandable finish in 15 min. or so.....you can mix and paint it on with a foam brush doing small areas at a time...it bonds to it's self really well. I have also used it w...
- Tue Feb 27, 2007 2:57 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Question about Resin Casting
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8932
- Tue Feb 27, 2007 2:51 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Question about Resin Casting
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8932
- Sat Feb 03, 2007 6:54 am
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: "Klean Clay" for mold making?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 20249
- Wed Jan 31, 2007 8:44 pm
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: "Klean Clay" for mold making?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 20249