Resin Casting
NACHT, so I decided to to recast some parts from others kits. Here my complete
step by step.
The first step is to create a plastiline (modelling
putty) base
After I made a pla plates box that takes the Silicone.
To
ensure it is leak-proof and none of silicone can flow out of the form, I use
some modelling clay to seal it at the bottom.
Now I’m ready to do
the first silicone casting.
Once the first half of the mold is created and
dry, you need to apply a silicone separating cream ( I use an after shave cream
with eucaliptus). This passage is assolutely necessary, so that the two halves
of the mold won’t stick together.
Be careful to apply this paste. If you
don’t cover all the silicone, the two pieces stick together and may ruin the
whole mold and if you put it on the model, it may leave some cream on it, which
will be visible in the actual cast.
Here the two molds.
All the holes make it easier to later fit the two halves together, when
casting.
After cleaning all the
spures, I’m ready to use resin.
Here is the complete d
pieces.
Resin is too much
fragile, so be careful when you cut the pieces.
They looks perfect.
Altough there are some minor bubbles that I’ll fill with putty.
Here my casting after
cleaning and sanding compared to the original one.