I have tried various things for windows over the years. I usually cut them out, clean them up and use a Microscale Industries 'Micro Kristal Clear'. This is...
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Mike Bauers
mwbauers
11:30 am
How about Lab Metal ? "Use Lab-Metal to easily finish and repair metal parts. Or, just spread from the can with a putty knife to form your own parts, repair...
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Robert Andreone
robertandreone
11:29 am
how about automotive glazing putty?? sandable,cures quickly.. and mostly non toxic. sincerely hope this helps Robert Andreone ... [Non-text portions of this...
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Bruce .
bakmthiscl
11:24 am
Hot-melt glue? ... -- Bruce NJ...
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Kelly Savage
madrabbitwoman
8:35 am
Not sure if this would work for you, but with the models I make, people who want to fill/fix areas use superglue and baking soda which cures almost instantly...
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doc
torobots
May 21, 2013 11:48 pm
Anybody got a favorite filler or putty they use for patching patterns. Something that cures quickly, is tough enough and easily machinable? Oh. And maybe not...
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marc fields
compleatscul...
May 21, 2013 5:25 pm
The 2910 is great for casting clear resins. Marc The Compleat Sculptor, Inc. "You Supply the Talent, We'll Supply the Rest." 212-367-7561...
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Ray K
kleenax
May 21, 2013 3:23 pm
Just my opinion but, I would never even consider using a mold-release on my clear castings; makes for WAY too much buffing & polishing (or compromising on a ...
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Kelly Savage
madrabbitwoman
May 21, 2013 2:15 pm
I found out recently that Ease-Release 400 (as opposed to Ease-Release 200 which is what I've always used for white matte casts) is used for glossy models,...
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Ainsley
ainsley1012001
May 21, 2013 1:09 pm
hi guys Ive been a member for a while and have got Quiet good at casting train bodies but have never done clear windows. I have created a silicone mold for the...
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Kelly Savage
madrabbitwoman
May 14, 2013 9:08 am
I’m quite shocked, I’ve never had anything but good service and good comms from them. I’m sorry to hear about your experience with them, also that price...
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chriswilson267
May 13, 2013 5:22 pm
We received a quote from Bentley> benam.co.uk (eventually) initially they failed to respond, the quote was around £50 per 1/2 kg starter pack they forgot to...
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chriswilson267
May 5, 2013 2:51 am
TIP: Bubble free method without a vacuum or pressure pot! Here's an easy bubble-free method of pouring RTV rubber without a vacuum or pressure pot. You can use...
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chriswilson267
May 4, 2013 9:52 pm
Update We have contacted various companies suggested here and LinkedIn. After some consideration we are going with smooth-cast 380 high density casting resin....
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chriswilson267
May 4, 2013 9:30 pm
Thank you very much Kelly...
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Craig Bisgeier
cbisgeier
May 1, 2013 2:11 pm
Sher, one of the best things you can do for yourself starting off is find a comfortable chair, put it in front on you computer and start watching the many...
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rkymtntrls
Apr 30, 2013 12:06 pm
"...I live in east Denver ...used to work for Reynolds... distributer for Smooth-on...sell latex, and all types of mold making supplies...classes several...
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alex_bard
Apr 30, 2013 1:47 am
I live in east Denver and I used to work for reynolds advanced materials right off of rt 70. They are a distributer for Smooth-on and they also sell latex, and...
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Sher
rkymtntrls
Apr 29, 2013 12:10 pm
Hello, folks! I am getting started with resin & latex flex molds, simple one sided ornaments (3" range.) Is there a class in Aurora / Denver, Colorado? Or...
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Charles Anderson
charlesian2000
Apr 27, 2013 3:55 am
... As far as I'm aware "all" casting is on topic. I melt and alloy precious metals, and bronze. I gave up on radiant coils, took way too long for my level of...
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josepho.rm
Apr 27, 2013 1:03 am
... The 3 cfm setup would work just fine for your requirements right now. If you anticipate ever having to move up to a very large vacuum chamber to degas a...
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doc
torobots
Apr 26, 2013 5:42 pm
... Just my opinion but I don't think it's off topic. But you may find more metalheads on the castinghobby group. DOC I wouldn't want to be part of any group...
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rampaginggreenhulk
rampaginggre...
Apr 26, 2013 4:13 pm
If not, what is the maximum crucible size for a 72" 12 ohm kanthal element? I have a hankering to build a small furnace and need to build it around the...
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fairy111@...
fairy111...
Apr 25, 2013 12:12 pm
I see they have vacuum chamber set ups on Ebay and I am interested in purchasing one. I need advice from the group. They have a setup with a 6 CFM Pump or...
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Kelly Savage
madrabbitwoman
Apr 24, 2013 6:43 pm
Hi Robert, Not sure if this is relevant to you, but this is an example of how I make mine (I usually do two-part ones, this shows a three-part one I did so...
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Kelly Savage
madrabbitwoman
Apr 23, 2013 8:49 am
Here's one, if you do a search for hot glue mold (or mould) then a list will pop up. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAybbxd3jYs Kelly From:...
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Kelly Savage
madrabbitwoman
Apr 23, 2013 8:35 am
Thanks Ray, all very useful and a dew new ones in there I hadn't thought of! Kelly ... From: casting@yahoogroups.com [mailto:casting@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf...
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chriswilson267
Apr 23, 2013 12:37 am
My mistake Kelly, I mistyped! ;)...
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chriswilson267
Apr 23, 2013 12:19 am
Thanks Kelly, I will be conducting various trials with plasticisers and tackifiers and hopefully report back our findings. Using a modified low melt EVA with a...
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Ray K
kleenax
Apr 22, 2013 7:18 pm
Thought many of us could benefit from reading this.Check the Weather Report! When polyurethanes don't perform as expected, companies typically look for ...
