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Post by Christian on Jan 25, 2004 1:29:43 GMT 1
Well, the Volvo S80 story pretty much sums it up how I build my masters. What I'd like to know is how you go about creating your own models.
I almost exclusively use plastic, you could call me an Evergreen-addict. ;D Anyone here who prefers clay, plaster, wood, etc.? How does that work?
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Post by superba on Jan 25, 2004 1:39:30 GMT 1
If I am building from scratch, I am a Plastruct strip plastic guy with significant use of putty.
If I am kitbashing, I usually sold cast the base model in resin, then modify accordingly. Once happy with master, I'll solid cast again then mill out and re cast once again for hollow castng...so I'll actually make three molds in the process.
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Post by skunk on Jan 25, 2004 13:56:16 GMT 1
Evergreen rocks! - I, too am an addict ;D. Sometimes it is too soft though, and I end up using cut up Herpa plastic from kitbashing "victims".
I noticed that I use less and less model filler, as it seems too coarse. I seem to end up using a gel version of super glue - while it seems like the dodgy option it dries extremely hard, much more solid than filler. When you file, polish, and paint it it becomes indistinguishable from plastic. The only problem is its' transparency, it is not always possible to see the shape of what one has made until it's painted.
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Post by Christian on Jan 26, 2004 1:35:07 GMT 1
I try to avoid putty and filler as much as possible because they disturb the structure for me. When I need to fill or correct areas I either glue on a new piece and file it down or I use melted (resolved in glue) plastic.
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Post by Lee on Jan 26, 2004 22:00:23 GMT 1
Jerry does his modeling with modeling clay. He keeps it the the refrigerator. When a model starts getting soft he stops working on it and puts it back in the refrigerator to harden up. The green that you can see in the photos of his models is the clay.
He also uses brass shapes glued to the base and buried part way with clay for the chrome stips, etc. The brass makes a much sharper edge than plastic when making molds.
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Post by nwak49 on Sept 7, 2004 22:15:50 GMT 1
how dose one build the hood and fenders for the cars of the 40s cant seem to get the hood and fenders to match up thanks bill
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Lee
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Post by Lee on Sept 7, 2004 22:34:57 GMT 1
The age old question of making a mirror image. If you find a good answer, please let the rest of us know.
The best tool that I can think of would be a pattern duplicator. It is a strip with a bunch of fine wires that slide up and down to match the contour of the existing pattern. You set it and use it to check how you are doing on the mirror image. Chester may be able to tell you more about this tool.
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Post by cfesmire on Sept 7, 2004 23:12:46 GMT 1
I have used replicating equipment for turning on a lathe but I know of none that would be discriminating enough for the really fine work at scale 1-87. You'd be best to look for the type used by machinists and not woodworkers.
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Post by BillC on Sept 8, 2004 4:05:52 GMT 1
I am a major fan of Evergreen styrene and Squadron Green putty. I have also used the glue-dissolved styrene with good results.
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