I'm looking for a clear casting material that doesn't yellow as it ages. I've tried a few different types and haven't as yet had one that stays colorless over...
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Peter Sheres
psheres
Jun 1, 2005 5:03 pm
What you are looking for is an Aliphatic Urethane like Polytek's Poly Optic Series. Send me you e-mail off line and I will be happy to send you some technical...
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uptoolateny
Jun 2, 2005 2:41 am
Hi, I'm thinking about creating structure masters from styrene, strip-by- strip, then create the molds and cast in resin. Prior to getting into this, I'm...
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Darryl
barrettebaron
Jun 2, 2005 3:15 am
Hi All. This is my first post... I currently Gravity Cast using DOW 3120 RTV.. Great detail, but low volume and 1G just is not going to cut it anymore... I...
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Jacek Draczynski
drakon290
Jun 2, 2005 3:16 am
what is better to use while makin moulds and then casting with resin? what do you use? greetings, jacek...
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michael stewart
michael_l_st...
Jun 2, 2005 3:17 am
I don't know of any way to post this on the group site, and material is copyrighted. If you will send me an e-message, I'll mail you a copy. M. ...
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Tony Burgess
adm_nelson2001
Jun 2, 2005 4:13 am
John, Although I can't answer your question, since I have never done resin castings, the thought of doing them is intriguing. Can you tell me what you use to...
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Sam Ndou
ndousm
Jun 2, 2005 5:13 am
... I don't know of any way to post this on the group site, and material is copyrighted. If you will send me an e-message, I'll mail you a copy. M. ...
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Sam Ndou
ndousm
Jun 2, 2005 5:14 am
... I don't know of any way to post this on the group site, and material is copyrighted. If you will send me an e-message, I'll mail you a copy. M. ...
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Bob McCown
ddthackpatooey
Jun 2, 2005 12:49 pm
One thing to be careful of is wood grain. Look at any painted wood building from about 20 feet away. Can you see the wood grain? Generally not, but, many...
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uptoolateny
Jun 2, 2005 10:02 pm
I just looked at the Yorke and Westerfield products, both really nice! I'm working in Z scale (1:220) so things get a little more interesting. I've done brick...
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Jack McKie
freshwatermo...
Jun 2, 2005 10:11 pm
Bob, I have to agree with you whole heartedly but also acknowledge "artistic license". I have seen some scenes in the Gazette where much is exaturated but the...
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tbascenics
Jun 2, 2005 10:11 pm
Hey folks, I'm new to this group, so please forgive me if this covers old ground. I want to make some models using 2 part polyurethane foam. Do i need to use...
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Jack Mc Kie
freshwatermo...
Jun 2, 2005 10:12 pm
Darryl, Welcome to the group! Spincasting is a major investment of time and $ to get going but you can get some nice results and you can produce quantity. I...
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Nevin Speerbrecker
nspeerbrecker
Jun 2, 2005 10:12 pm
Steven, Axson makes a polyurethane call PX521 that is used in lens prototyping. what thicknesses are you looking to cast in Px521 is UV stable but is best used...
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Spanosnu@...
spano_snu
Jun 2, 2005 10:40 pm
In a message dated 6/2/2005 6:03:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, jcubbin@... writes: I'm now looking at pressure tanks like this: ...
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Peter Sheres
psheres
Jun 3, 2005 2:14 am
Urethane foam creates its own pressure as it expands. Your mold can be silicone but you should reinforce it buy making a box around it. To get a decent skin...
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Brad May
yourfatmomma...
Jun 3, 2005 3:07 am
Hi All, just wondering if anyone knows what these pigments are based off. Obviously not water as they would cause the resin to foam so I guess they are...
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Ray K.
kleenax
Jun 3, 2005 3:38 am
Since the products that I cast are replicas of original colored bakelite specimens, I have experimented to great lengths with blending of pigments, colorants,...
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Terry Wellman
mwhirailer
Jun 3, 2005 3:47 am
All, I have been reading the HF pressure pot posts with some interest. While it's true that we all want to save money, sometimes paying upwards of $150.00 for...
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Terry Wellman
mwhirailer
Jun 3, 2005 3:56 am
Hi Folks, A quick note regarding moderation duties for the next few days. We have purchased a new home and larger facility from which to work. We have been in...
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uptoolateny
Jun 3, 2005 4:21 am
Ok, I'm going to rethink the pot idea from HF. I see Sears has a similar unit for right around $100... any one ever have a look at that? In the meantime I'm...
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Brad May
yourfatmomma...
Jun 3, 2005 4:25 am
thanks for that Ray. I already have some black but would like to make some more earthy colours. I have been mixing paints since I was a kid so I guess I will...
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Ted Quick
rim_molder
Jun 3, 2005 4:32 am
Try liquid modelcemet. Tester's is the leading brand, though there may be others out there. Not sure but Tenax may work. Ted Quick ... Ted Quick...
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Spanosnu@...
spano_snu
Jun 3, 2005 4:55 am
John, I just read and deleted an email to this web site by Terry. You must have just received it also. He talks about catastrophic failures of the lid ...
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uptoolateny
Jun 3, 2005 5:10 am
Hi Ted, I should have been more descriptive in that question. I have used Tenax with very good results. I'm really trying determine the best way to actually...
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uptoolateny
Jun 3, 2005 5:25 am
Rick, All interesting details on these pots. I had a look at eBay just now and it seems the pots in the $120 range use these C clamps. Alumilite's pot uses a...
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braxenk
Jun 3, 2005 5:42 am
Hello, Is it possible to cast a piece from resin to white metal? Will it survive if we use it (the resin piece) as we would for a "green" to make our mold? ...
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Sculpt
compleatscul...
Jun 3, 2005 12:05 pm
John, ... We have cast paper thin sections for use as replacement wall paper. You can with the right materials cast extremely thin sections for any ...
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steveneserin@...
steveneserin
Jun 3, 2005 12:09 pm
In a message dated 03/06/2005 06:44:05 GMT Standard Time, braxenk@... writes: Hello, Is it possible to cast a piece from resin to white metal? Will it ...
