Were I to sculpt a piece, could someone here cast it?

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Were I to sculpt a piece, could someone here cast it?

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In clear resin. And if so, how much would it cost? End caps for Phase II Enterprise nacelles 1:537 scale. 1/8" deep, plus about 1/4-1/3" plug-insert to slide into the front of the nacelle.

I could probably make the mold, but as for the rest... the more I read about degassing and heating and stuff, I get really nervous.

They wouldn't have to be perfect; the exterior surface would have to be smooth, but tiny air bubbles would be fine. In fact, tiny air bubbles might actually enhance the look, especially when lit.
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Post by STAREMPIREUS »

Why don't you forget about the De-gassing stuff and get some of that clear resin stuff from a Micheals store and give it a try .

It's not that hard to do if you can already make the mold yourself .

And don't forget to make some pics to share with everyone .

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Das Phule and Blappy both cast clear parts. You can ask Valkyrie, but he's out of the country right now (I think) and I'm not sure he does clear.
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I could also do it as well.
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I didn't know you were doing clear now, Jimi, or I certainly would have added you.

We should probably list contract casters somewhere here, too...
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You can add me to that list too. Everyone ALWAYS over looks me. :( :wink: And I think I have been around longer too.
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yeah.............. do it for Johnny! :D
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Post by modelnutz »

Ditto on what J-Crash said.

I've been here quite a while as well....and, I cast clear :D
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