Anybody doing resin casting? I need some help please.

[yeehah1]

18 03 2013

Hi Guys.

I have a kit that I was working on and I have discovered that it is missing some bits. They're not massive, in size, but are important to it's construction. The kit was bought years ago second-hand and no mention was made that there were bits missing.

I have since bought a second version of the same kit in order to see what's missing and see if they could be fabricated but I think there are some pieces beyond my capabilites ( eg, one-half of nose wheel). Therefore, I think the easiest solution is to see if I can get these bits cast for me. I need to go through both kits to compare and contrast and see exactly what's missing but is it possible to get this done?

Once finished, I'll complete the one I started and then sell the other (complete) kit as I have no real need for two of them.

Any advise greatly appreciated.

Liam

[Giorgio N]

. Any part can be copied in resin, although there are some that are a bit more difficult:

- very large parts, that can be done but require a bit more experience and the proper techniques to avoud bubbles

- very small and thin ones, like antennas and so on, that are bettere replaced with other techniques anyway.

Things like wheels are a perfect candidate for resin replacement and are easy to do.

However if you're just interested in a few bits, my advice is to find a modeller in your area that can do the job for you. The reason is that the materials needed are not that cheap and unless you want to start making your own resin parts (or copies) you'd be better off buying a new kit instead of buying the resin and the sylicon rubber for the moulds.

If you can ask a modeller who already has all the materials, then it's much easier.

If however you are attracted to the art of resin casting, then it's a different story: in this case the materials are still not cheap but the whole process is IMHO quite fun and can be very rewarding

Edited March 18, 2013 by Giorgio N

[yeehah1]

18 03 2013

Hi Giorgio

No, I don't think I want to go down the path of casting myself. I would just like these few (hopefully) pieces cast so that I can complete the model. I just don't want to waste a kit. If I have to pay a few quid for the job ... good quality of course...then so be it.

Liam