Space Ranger Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 22 minutes ago, andyf117 said: In case she demands to know who PAM is? I said "PAM cooking spray," not "Pam's cooking spray"! 🤐 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share Posted February 12, 2020 4 hours ago, Space Ranger said: I've used PAM cooking spray (don't tell my wife!). 🤫 So basically, anything slippery works? 3 hours ago, keefr22 said: I couldn't find it online either Ced, I got mine from the local 'The Range' store, in the arts and craft section. Ummm, that's not the stuff I linked to Ced - is it just 'normal' plaster of paris? I think that's softer than the Herculite I linked to and have used. I worry that if your vac machine is as powerful as has been suggested that it might crumble under the pressure? I maybe should have added I don't have one of those machines so have not had the opportunity to use a plaster buck on one, just in plunge moulding - sorry. Anyway, here's the link again to the stuff I've used; https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Herculite-2-Hard-Casting-Plaster-of-Paris-1kg/291002697147?epid=1655900616&hash=item43c11cc5bb:g:zsAAAOxy-sRSaTS8 Keith Now then, I have to take the car to Bristol next Monday to have the Front Assist checked and there's a Range close to the garage You remember I had a dashcam fitted for the 'big tour'? I've noticed that the DAB reception hasn't been too good so I took it back yesterday. They didn't fix the DAB but they did break the 'Front Assist' and 'Start Stop'. Now my adaptive cruise doesn't work so I actually have to DRIVE! Hopefully they'll fix it Can't see any liquid Vaseline on their website though? I've got the wrong plaster too? Rats. I normally use Amazon as they deliver faster with Mrs B's 'Prime'. I should have paid more attention, sorry Keith. That said I'm not sure gooey plastic sheet will break PoP? I'll give it a go I think - can't wait until next week to try vacforming again! 3 hours ago, Spookytooth said: The Mk 1 eye ball looks spot on there Ced. Simon. Thanks Simon 3 hours ago, Martian Hale said: This could get very dodgy, very fast! Apprehensive of Mars 👽 3 hours ago, AdrianMF said: As long as you don't put it back in the bottle after using it... 2 hours ago, andyf117 said: In case she demands to know who PAM is? 2 hours ago, Space Ranger said: I said "PAM cooking spray," not "Pam's cooking spray"! 🤐 You were right Martian, it got dodgy 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyf117 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Space Ranger said: I said "PAM cooking spray," not "Pam's cooking spray"! 🤐 I know, but I couldn't resist! 🤣 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 11 minutes ago, CedB said: Can't see any liquid Vaseline on their website though? Me neither, but their website isn't the best. I finally remembered the maker's name and it's 'Pebeo' (I did have a quick look for my bottle but couldn't find it in the disaster area that is the modelling room) - I searched that on their website and everything by Pebeo appears to be out of stock. Whether that's just online I don't know. Hobbycraft appear to have it in stock; https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/gedeo-demoulding-vaseline-75ml/570119-1000 ...and their store availability checker says Bath have it in stock! 20 minutes ago, CedB said: That said I'm not sure gooey plastic sheet will break PoP? I was more worried about the strength of the suction of the machine causing it to break down, but I guess if it's properly dry it 'should' be OK? K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 2 hours ago, Space Ranger said: I said "PAM cooking spray," not "Pam's cooking spray"! 🤐 Why are you cooking Pam? AW 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 3 hours ago, Martian Hale said: This could get very dodgy, very fast! Apprehensive of Mars 👽 What? On BM? Surely not? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 3 hours ago, Andwil said: Why are you cooking Pam? AW Aaaargh!🙄 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 8 hours ago, andyf117 said: I know, but I couldn't resist! 🤣 8 hours ago, Andwil said: Why are you cooking Pam? AW 7 hours ago, Murdo said: What? On BM? Surely not? 4 hours ago, Space Ranger said: Aaaargh!🙄 Oh, you guys 8 hours ago, keefr22 said: Me neither, but their website isn't the best. I finally remembered the maker's name and it's 'Pebeo' (I did have a quick look for my bottle but couldn't find it in the disaster area that is the modelling room) - I searched that on their website and everything by Pebeo appears to be out of stock. Whether that's just online I don't know. Hobbycraft appear to have it in stock; https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/gedeo-demoulding-vaseline-75ml/570119-1000 ...and their store availability checker says Bath have it in stock! I was more worried about the strength of the suction of the machine causing it to break down, but I guess if it's properly dry it 'should' be OK? K Thanks Keith - I really appreciate you looking it up for me Off to Hobbycraft later! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 Back from Hobbycraft. I found the vaseline and next to it some 'Resin Plaster': These are, presumably, a good pair but I left the plaster there and I'll use the PoP to start with; if it works OK it should last me out! Of course I couldn't resist a quick look around and bought: Tools to make it easier to get things off the cutter mat and some blue card for my photo booth. Obviously, looking at Navy Bird, The General and some other's builds this really helps you build better models… it does, doesn't it? Mrs B kindly donated me a little metal 'jug pot' that she had cosmetic wax in: Cleaned out with IPA it should make a great mixing pot for the PoP. First 'duh'. To protect the kit canopy I mounted it in a Lego frame with some Plasticine support (being careful not to squeeze the moulding): I had already trimmed away the 'waste plastic' but now I realise that would have made a much better base. Ho hum. I'll have to bodge construct something later. I brushed vaseline on the inside of the mould with a soft brush. Following the instructions on the PoP packet I filled the mould 2/3 full with water (the condenser stuff). Then I picked up some PoP with a stirrer, plopped it in and stirred it. Then I picked up some more - WAIT! The stirrer is wet! Then I picked up some more PoP with a Tamiya stirrer, plopped it in and stirred it with the wooden stirrer (I'm learning, slowly) The PoP needs to be "thick but sloppy enough to pour". Pick up some more PoP - aha, I can use one end for picking and the other end for stirring (the man's a genius 🙄) OK pour it out into the mould… Wait. Some PoP stuck to the jug, of course, so there's not enough! Mix up some more and plop it in, hoping it will 'join up'. Here you go: I'm out to lunch (what again!) and then to my Science group. That should give the plug far more than the 1 hour the pot says it takes the PoP to cure. Fingers crossed! 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 12 minutes ago, CedB said: Fingers crossed! And toes! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 46 minutes ago, CedB said: Mrs B kindly donated me a little metal 'jug pot' that she had cosmetic wax in: Mine uses a blow torch..... Good luck with the mould making Ced. Simon. 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Plasticene, use it around the canopy to bring the level equal all round Any excess off the buck will be easily trimmed away later And although I've never used that Pebeo casting plaster I think you should have bought it to use The ordinary plaster makes great groundworks when you branch into diorame making Think on lad... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Uncool Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 On 2/11/2020 at 8:32 AM, CedB said: I needed t chop the top off to fit the shaft so the Micro-dividers came in handy: Ced, my mate! This is a tool that you'll have to teach me to use sometime. I'm a huge fan of the Hobby Elements range of tools, and I'm having a nightmare of a hard time trying to correctly mate the metal Master Model 1/48 F-14A early tip to the resin Steel Beach 1/48 F-14A nose correction bit for the Monogram kit. Think the micro-dividers tool would be of help to that? Yeh, do ya...? Cheers, Unc2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 4 hours ago, keefr22 said: And toes! Thanks Keith - results below! 4 hours ago, Spookytooth said: Mine uses a blow torch..... Good luck with the mould making Ced. Simon. Thanks Simon. 4 hours ago, perdu said: Plasticene, use it around the canopy to bring the level equal all round Any excess off the buck will be easily trimmed away later And although I've never used that Pebeo casting plaster I think you should have bought it to use The ordinary plaster makes great groundworks when you branch into diorame making Think on lad... Thanks Bill I think you might be right - see below. 2 hours ago, Uncle Uncool said: Ced, my mate! This is a tool that you'll have to teach me to use sometime. I'm a huge fan of the Hobby Elements range of tools, and I'm having a nightmare of a hard time trying to correctly mate the metal Master Model 1/48 F-14A early tip to the resin Steel Beach 1/48 F-14A nose correction bit for the Monogram kit. Think the micro-dividers tool would be of help to that? Yeh, do ya...? Cheers, Unc2 Yeh, I do Unc2! Go on, order one, you know you want to. And while you're at it, some of those… Back from my science group. I'll tell you about it later because I know, like me, you can't wait to see the results of the moulding. Out with the mould, gentle squeeze. It's stuck. Sharp tap and it's out! Oh dear… Nice photo though eh? Remember this? See it says on the packet "limits the formation of bubbles"? Right, I'm off to Hobbycraft so I can have a fresh start in the morning. Oh, the Science group on 'Artificial Intelligence'? Spoilt for me… …by two feminists who kept interjecting that 'It won't work for us because it's designed by white males' and …an arty/hippy type who kept interjecting with long diatribes on why aren't we nicer to each other and forming communities and saving the planet and… …some 'politicos' who were agin' it 'cos 'They', sorry 'THEY', would use it to control us. Oh good grief. I asked Siri and Alexa what they think… but they said they didn't have and answer/opinion on that. I'm sure they do, they're just not telling us. Scary. Anyway, in summary, I think we need to do some hard work on 'Natural Intelligence' soon or, after 'The Singularity', there's no hope for us. And some more work on moulding techniques, of course 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 That I fear is simply beyond us Ced We seem to have already used the 'Natural Intelligence' available, all I see around us these days is the dregs circling round the bottom of the barrel Maybe the future is already sealed in a race to the bottom, only those with 'Natural Wisdom' will refrain from joining the rush And here endeth the Billosophy Phorum. 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 1 hour ago, CedB said: I'm sure they do, they're just not telling us. Scary. RAF son in law and mates have been attending some very interesting lectures and forums on AI. Defence IT specialists are apparently rather 'concerned' about certain military led AI developments.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 1 hour ago, CedB said: Oh dear… I had some bubbles in the plaster I used but nothing like that Ced. I would suggest mixing some more PoP up and smearing it into the bubbles, but I'm not sure about that chunk out of the top.... Keith 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 1 hour ago, keefr22 said: I had some bubbles in the plaster I used but nothing like that Ced. I would suggest mixing some more PoP up and smearing it into the bubbles, but I'm not sure about that chunk out of the top.... Keith It'll be OK Keith, he will get the proper stuff in the morning THEN FOLLOW VERY CAREFULLY THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT WILL HELP HIM MIX WITHOUT BUBBLES. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 10 hours ago, CedB said: I found the vaseline and next to it some 'Resin Plaster': Also known as the Cynthia Albritton emergency toolkit. How did you pour the plaster Ced ? Straight into the bottom ? (select fnarr of choice) Or down one side and let it flow around the part by itself and rise up the sides ? When pouring resin I generally tilt the mold and pour down one wall in a steady stream, letting the resin find it's own level and rise while I keep pouring in the same spot. I find that helps minimize bubbles 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whofan Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 3 hours ago, keefr22 said: RAF son in law and mates have been attending some very interesting lectures and forums on AI. Defence IT specialists are apparently rather 'concerned' about certain military led AI developments.... I hope no-one mentioned Skynet ................ 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 48 minutes ago, Whofan said: I hope no-one mentioned Skynet ................ Actually.... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whofan Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Just now, keefr22 said: Actually.... Oh no !!!!! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 7 hours ago, perdu said: That I fear is simply beyond us Ced We seem to have already used the 'Natural Intelligence' available, all I see around us these days is the dregs circling round the bottom of the barrel Maybe the future is already sealed in a race to the bottom, only those with 'Natural Wisdom' will refrain from joining the rush And here endeth the Billosophy Phorum. Quite right Bill. I'm hoping it's just that 'Big Brother' is feeding us 'Love Island' as some sort of test. Let's hope we pass… 5 hours ago, keefr22 said: RAF son in law and mates have been attending some very interesting lectures and forums on AI. Defence IT specialists are apparently rather 'concerned' about certain military led AI developments.... And so they should be Keith. None of the military applications work out well. Or is that just in the stories… 1 hour ago, Whofan said: I hope no-one mentioned Skynet ................ 48 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Actually.... 47 minutes ago, Whofan said: Oh no !!!!! Yep, like that one! 5 hours ago, keefr22 said: I had some bubbles in the plaster I used but nothing like that Ced. I would suggest mixing some more PoP up and smearing it into the bubbles, but I'm not sure about that chunk out of the top.... Keith Thanks Keith, but I'll bin the first try. Because… 3 hours ago, perdu said: It'll be OK Keith, he will get the proper stuff in the morning THEN FOLLOW VERY CAREFULLY THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT WILL HELP HIM MIX WITHOUT BUBBLES. Already got it Bill: Also some glue for sticking labels on stuff I send to people. What's that? Eggs? Where?? They're all gone now. Once you open the packet you have to eat them quickly or they go off. It's science. I do forecast an increase in road traffic accidents over the next few months. Do you know how difficult it is to unwrap a mini Creme Egg while you're driving? No, neither do I 1 hour ago, hendie said: Also known as the Cynthia Albritton emergency toolkit. 1 hour ago, hendie said: How did you pour the plaster Ced ? Straight into the bottom ? (select fnarr of choice) Or down one side and let it flow around the part by itself and rise up the sides ? When pouring resin I generally tilt the mold and pour down one wall in a steady stream, letting the resin find it's own level and rise while I keep pouring in the same spot. I find that helps minimize bubbles Don't remember hendie, I just sort of panicked. Tomorrow, with the new plaster stuff and, as Bill says, "THEN FOLLOW VERY CAREFULLY THE INSTRUCTIONS" (they are a bit weird) I will NOT pour it straight into the bottom (snurf fnaar) but down one wall, like a carefully prepared Irish Coffee, or pouring Champagne. We shall see, soon! 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 This is fascinating stuff, if I read it slowly I can just about understand it. Your Science Group sounds like a barrel of laughs, next time tell them they all need to be more ‘ inclusive ‘ and less ‘ gender specific’ then stand back. John 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted February 14, 2020 Author Share Posted February 14, 2020 Thanks John To be honest, the 'core' people in the group are a good bunch; we just get some 'casual' visitors who seem to want to change the world to their point of view. Just like 'social networking' eh? Right, let's try the new stuff. Listen to what Bill said, he knows you know. Plasticine to increase the mould height: (Sausages!) Read the INSTRUCTIONS: Work out how to open the 'never seen one of those before' packet: The answer is to bang the rocks together squeeze the inside bit guys 1 part water, 3 parts plaster: Leave for 1 minute, stir: That's not going to pour, is it? It does start drying though: Right, science head on. The powder needs to be in contact with the water to absorb it - perhaps it's the narrow pots? Perhaps I didn't allow for the meniscus when I measured the water? Watch some videos… they're mixing bigger quantities but confirm the 1:3 mix using teaspoons (1 water, 3 powder). Try again: …but mix in a flatter container (tin lid): Much better. Pour it into the mould down one side (thanks hendie) and to be sure, hit it with the vibrator electric nail file: That should remove the bubbles and settle the mix to the bottom of the mould with any excess water floating to the top: Timer set for 1 hour. Fingers crossed 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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