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TRON JOYSTICK HANDLES (Recasting) PART 1
lasersoup:
Thanks FTB, this thread is a great starting place for working with this stuff myself. I've started with some simple parts (the trigger and thumb plate) with some success, at least in terms of making the molds.
Fozzy The Bear:
--- Quote from: lasersoup on February 06, 2007, 12:31:01 am ---Thanks FTB, this thread is a great starting place for working with this stuff myself. I've started with some simple parts (the trigger and thumb plate) with some success, at least in terms of making the molds.
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GREAT!! That's part of the idea! that's the reason I posted the tutorial, so other people wouldn't be afraid to have a go at this.
Best Regards,
Julian (Fozzy The Bear)
lasersoup:
Here's my first mold, it's not too bad. I decided to start small, in this case, with the trigger.
My first cast didn't work out too well. I did not use enough catalyst for the amount of resin that I used. The mold, I'm fairly certain, is ruined. But that's ok because I know exactly what I need to do now. The part has a layer of sticky resin that probably won't come off. Or will it? I don't want to try anything I'm not sure of because of the possibility of unwanted chemical rxns.
I've got a broken Tempest spinner knob that I'm going to try next, I'll redo the trigger when I'm ready to take on the handle. It does take a lot a planning and patience.
Teebor:
Looks like cheese on toast :laugh2:
second one looks like mouldy cheese on toast LOL
Hats off to you guys though as really I would have no clue :dunno :dunno
RandyT:
--- Quote from: lasersoup on February 13, 2007, 09:25:25 am ---My first cast didn't work out too well. I did not use enough catalyst for the amount of resin that I used. The mold, I'm fairly certain, is ruined. But that's ok because I know exactly what I need to do now. The part has a layer of sticky resin that probably won't come off. Or will it? I don't want to try anything I'm not sure of because of the possibility of unwanted chemical rxns.
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If you are using that clear casting resin sold at the craft stores, you might as well hang it up. That stuff always seems to come out sticky. Adding extra hardener helps a little, but creates more heat and shrinkage.
BTW, where's the gate for the resin to enter the mold?
RandyT
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