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Post by kyrre on Dec 18, 2012 22:41:53 GMT -7
Short story is that part of my 1:32 Ju88 undercarriage was molded short. So I used some reusable silicone for a smash mold (What is the name of that stuff? Text is in Japanese only. You heat it with boiling water). The undercarriage is handed, but the parts are very similar, so I could use one of the kit parts as a master. I used Tamiya's light curing putty and while I made a mess the last time I tried this time I stirred the putty around a bit to ensure that all components were mixed thoroughly, then I pressed the putty into the mold. 2 minutes under the lamp and presto! It worked! Some parts molded short and some air bubbles, but easily fixed with more putty. The part is not going to show, anyway.   |
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Post by gnat on Dec 21, 2012 8:42:41 GMT -7
Been using that stuff for years...pricy yes.....but it works and sands up smooth with almost no shrinkage
Gnat
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Post by kyrre on Dec 21, 2012 10:35:38 GMT -7
Been using that stuff for years...pricy yes.....but it works and sands up smooth with almost no shrinkage Gnat I remember you talking about using a special light. But I realised that the normal fluorescent light did it nice and quickly. The trick is to ensure that the putty is mixed thoroughly. I also appreciate the fact that you can keep working on the putty for quite some time, adding little by little, if only you make sure the supply isn't directly under the table lamp. |
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Post by bubblehead on Dec 21, 2012 18:09:53 GMT -7
Ahh, so. This is what you referred to in your email. Looks good.
Yeah, I love this stuff and still feel grateful to the good Doctor for cluing me into this stuff.
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Post by airjim on Dec 30, 2012 14:21:52 GMT -7
Where does the reusable silicone come from?
Jim
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Post by bubblehead on Dec 31, 2012 0:12:24 GMT -7
The easiest and cheapest place I know for it is Yodobashi Camera.
The company's name is 'For Authentic Creator'. They've recently added some other products that I have purchased or tried. For the life of me I can't remember what exactly the new products are or what they were for, but ISTR they impressed me at the store.
My mind is slipping, I'm afraid.
Shoot me a PM if you're interested in the silicone.
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Post by kyrre on Jan 5, 2013 22:35:33 GMT -7
You can get it on Amazon. Search for instant mold
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Post by Mofo on Jan 7, 2013 20:07:06 GMT -7
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Post by davefleming on Jan 20, 2013 15:58:18 GMT -7
Instant Mold seems to be a repackaged version of the stuff for the Games Workshop/Warhammer set. At their usual mark up! |
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Post by gnat on Jan 22, 2013 9:28:33 GMT -7
Yes I used a special curing light that I use for composite/resin filling material. The light isn't necessary for it either but it sets the material in 20 seconds as apposed to minutes.
Just a perk of being a dentist I guess
Gnat
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Post by bubblehead on Jan 23, 2013 5:14:58 GMT -7
I use a LED mini-maglite. The stuff cures for me in about 30 seconds.
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Post by davefleming on Feb 10, 2013 18:41:16 GMT -7
Mine arrived yesterday - now to play with it!! |
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