Adventures in Casting

[M-bot]

A shame about Rumble's gun.. It looks like the prong broke because the material was a bit too brittle. I'd probably use the Plastimake for that, since it's more flexible despite being a bit more expensive.

I think your targetmaster remake looks really cool! It may not be perfect as you said, but it looks really good for a first attempt.

There's more to come re Rumble's gun. Stay tuned for the next exciting chapter!

[gamblor916]

That blue stuff looks interesting but tricky to use. Why don't you just use regular silicone and resin? I use Pinkysil from Barnes all the time for simple 1 part and 2 part moulds.

[Thurmus]

Can you make small one and two piece moulds with that? All the videos I have seen have been for bigger quantities than a gun or a small part.

I thought there was a minimum amount you had to use.

[M-bot]

That blue stuff looks interesting but tricky to use. Why don't you just use regular silicone and resin? I use Pinkysil from Barnes all the time for simple 1 part and 2 part moulds.

Cost and convenience. The Blue Stuff is actually quite easy to use, it just takes a bit of practice. Also, completely reusable. I have cast the Rumble gun, several pieces of the targetmaster, the MOTU axe and then the Rumble gun again, all with the same 2 6g bars (half of a $20 pack). And it shows no signs of deterioration with each use.

I might test the Blue Stuff with resin at some point.

Can you make small one and two piece moulds with that? All the videos I have seen have been for bigger quantities than a gun or a small part.

I thought there was a minimum amount you had to use.

Doesn't seem to mind smaller pieces at all.

[Deonasis]

I am enjoying this thread

[Thurmus]

Can you make small one and two piece moulds with that? All the videos I have seen have been for bigger quantities than a gun or a small part.

I thought there was a minimum amount you had to use.

Sorry M-Bot. My comment was meant for Gamblor916.

Have to agree loving the thread. Can't wait to see where you get to.

[M-bot]

I am enjoying this thread

Sorry M-Bot. My comment was meant for Gamblor916.

Have to agree loving the thread. Can't wait to see where you get to.

There's more to come!

[gamblor916]

Sorry M-Bot. My comment was meant for Gamblor916.

Have to agree loving the thread. Can't wait to see where you get to.

Sorry hit edit instead of quote.

I've mixed small amounts before. As long as the ratio is correct it will set.

[CBratron]

Interesting insights. Are both blue stuff and the white stuff thermoplastic and can be reused by simply heating again?

[M-bot]

Interesting insights. Are both blue stuff and the white stuff thermoplastic and can be reused by simply heating again?

Yep. I have made a few mistakes, and some of my failures just ended up being re-heated and re-used, without any apparent degradation or deterioration that I can see.

The only issue with this is whatever I make may not stand up to high temperatures, but most of my collection and figures are displayed in a cool room, no direct sunlight or anything that would re-heat them.