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Post by Sylvain on Aug 10, 2007 9:47:59 GMT 1
Actually Jerry none of Sylvains recent pictures are products of Hydroshink reductions… Yes, I'm very late in building the kits I've, so none of these models is of the last generation of Joe's models.
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Post by Lee on Aug 11, 2007 3:30:10 GMT 1
but am now hooked on Hydorshrink That goes for Jerry and myself also. ;D We couldn't have done the bus without it.
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Aug 18, 2007 14:29:55 GMT 1
Do any of you "shrinkers" have plans to shrink a 1/43 scale 1941 Chevy pickup? This is one of my all time favorite vehicles. I have a 1/43rd scale diecast of this truck but I would love to have a 1/87th scale version. There is a man in my town who drives one as a daily driver and has for many years. It's a little rough but he keeps it running. Jack
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Post by Lee on Aug 18, 2007 23:16:32 GMT 1
It is being thought about along with a number of other projects.
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Post by Lee on Aug 30, 2007 4:29:25 GMT 1
Nick made a comment in the Fresh Cherries thread: "Alas, the so-praised Cutter's Plymouth Pick up was made using a Motormax model as a base." About all Jerry was able to get from the Hydroshrink was the grill work and some of the fenders. He had to make the windshield, headlights, complete bed and running boards. He added the gas cap and running lights which are not on the 1/43 scale model. For all intense and purpose, the pickup was built from the ground up. Pickups just are not very good Hydroshink subjects.
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Oct 5, 2007 20:11:41 GMT 1
I haven't seen any postings on the Hydroshrink projects in a while. I was just wondering how it was going.
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Post by Jerry on Oct 6, 2007 2:02:20 GMT 1
We shrunk it, but it came out as a big glob of goo. Lee is cleaning the mold and we will try again. Thank you for your interest.
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Post by Lee on Oct 6, 2007 3:45:06 GMT 1
First, what I have learned when working with Hydroshrink. 1. Use distilled water 2. Put both the distilled water and the Hydroshrink in the for at least a day. (read the directions on the can 3. Spray the molds with WD40 and let dry 4. Mix some dishsoap in the water. (I use Palmolive) Here are my two latest results:
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Post by skunk on Oct 6, 2007 4:08:17 GMT 1
The WD40 as well as the dishsoap are both news to me. I did have some issues with the top of my castings sticking to the silicone, so I will try it out next time I get around to doing some castings.
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Oct 6, 2007 14:04:27 GMT 1
Lee, these two look great, how are they for scale? Are they both shrunk from 1/43rd scale diecasts? Jack
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Post by skunk on Oct 6, 2007 17:23:38 GMT 1
Lee, these two look great, how are they for scale? Are they both shrunk from 1/43rd scale diecasts? Jack Judging by their bright white color, these were just cast and have yet to do all their shrinking. Hopefully without warping.
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Post by Lee on Oct 7, 2007 3:22:06 GMT 1
Good guess. They are 1/43 scale. In 24 hours the length has shrunk about 3/4 inch and they are going slightly banana shape, which should not be a real problem.
In the next couple of days I will turn them over to Jerry who will keep an eye on them. When they reach the correct size for 1/87 we will make a mold of them. Very seldom do all three measurements (length, width, and height) shrink at the same rate and time. Then we will cast one and let Jerry do the rework to get them looking right. Once the 1/87 master is finished, we are in business. ;D
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Post by Lee on Oct 19, 2007 4:44:51 GMT 1
Well we are almost there: The only problem is we are not sure just where there is. Any have the dimensions? Like the length, width, height and wheel base? Another little trick that we have learned about Hydroshrink. By turning the piece up side down half the time gets rid of the banana shape effect. Equal time has to be given for the water to evaporate from the bottom as well as the top.
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Post by bjorn on Oct 19, 2007 11:14:06 GMT 1
Lee!
Suppose it´s the ½ tonner. w.b. 115, l. 195 3/16, h 74, w 72?. l. inside "box" 78. Cab dim. H 56 3/16, w. 59 3/8. Rear window 8 3/4 x 26 7/8. Looking forward to the 1:87!!!!
Bjorn
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Oct 19, 2007 14:54:56 GMT 1
Lee and Jerry, Wow, that's looking good, I hope it turns out. How long does it take to go from the 1/43rd scale casting in the other picture to the one you just posted? Jack
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