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Post by Lee on Oct 2, 2004 23:13:12 GMT 1
The new concaved molds are finished. We start casting tomorrow. There are six vehicles in the lineup so far. I will be sending Eric the official numbers and discriptions so he can put them in the Cutter's model listing. I will also be sending Eric photos of the unfinished castings for placing in the model listing. Right now Jerry is working on the hubcaps for the various vehicles. I wonder how he is going to get the emblems on them? We have found that using the molding powder that we purchased from Silpac that we do not need to vacuum or pressure the resin. The molding powder eliminates the static charge on the rubber mold keeping the air from sticking to the rubber. Our test castings have been coming out sharp and clear. The secret is getting the powder into all the corners with a soft brush. Even the hood ornaments on the Mercury come out every time, which surprises even me.
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Post by Christian on Oct 4, 2004 0:36:24 GMT 1
We have found that using the molding powder that we purchased from Silpac that we do not need to vacuum or pressure the resin. That sure sounds "a bit" revolutionary. All that one needs for clean castings is that powder? I better go and tell some resin botchers about that.
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Post by Lee on Oct 4, 2004 1:09:36 GMT 1
I can not say enough about the Silpak products. Jerry and I agree that they make the best stuff that we have used yet. The rubber that we are using in the molds is very strong yet very flexable. The resin seems to be working very well. The casting powder is working small wonders. I have been told that we could mix a little of the casting powder in the resin to make a stronger resin. We have yet to try that. The powder HAS to be put on all the surfaces with the excess dumped back into the bag. Five pounds of casting powder is going to go a long, long ways.
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Post by Lee on Oct 4, 2004 1:12:07 GMT 1
Cutter's Miniature Castings is now in production for the members of 87thscale.info. See the Tradezone for ordering information.
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Post by Lee on Oct 7, 2004 18:43:02 GMT 1
We are still making the molds for the wheels with the hubcaps. We are also making a second set of molds so both Jerry and I can cast in our spare time.
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Post by Lee on Oct 19, 2004 20:38:19 GMT 1
Jerry has to work at his sister's store from now through Christmas so there will be no new models before the first of the year. We are not happy with the tire molds so they are being redone. This has slowed down the completion and shipping of orders. Christian will be the first to display the Cutter's Miniature Casting kits. They should be at the 1/87th vehicle and equipment show this weekend along with Joe's fantastic Superba line of vehicle kits.
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Post by Lee on Nov 4, 2004 3:44:45 GMT 1
An update for you non-members. We missed the Fulda show by a day. The package arrived Saturday. Just about all the orders have been shipped and pictures of the CMC vehicles finished by the members are already appearing on the internet at. www.dementia.org/~mark/cmc.jpgDo not expect to see the CMC kits in any store. They are only available right here to members of the 87thscale.info.
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Post by Lee on Nov 4, 2004 4:31:35 GMT 1
One of the vehicles that we are thinking about for next year is a 1950 Fitzjohn. ;D If you do not know what a Fitzjohn is, look at: uf.znet.com/~p1937/Limo.htmScroll way down to the bottem of the page.
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Post by h0collector on Nov 23, 2004 16:37:24 GMT 1
Lee, I just wonder if you have any Cutter's models in stock at the moment. I'm particular interested in the 50 Chevrolet Delivery, 55 Buick, 56 Oldsmobile and 57 Mercury. The Fitzjohn Taxicabs was unknown by me until now. Very interesting link and site with a lot of nice images. It seems that you have found a very interesting and unique subject to model. By the way, when the model is ready; where should I list such a model, in the Chevrolet (Taxi) fold (since it's a Chevrolet basis), or in a seperate Fitzjohn brand list ? Bjarte
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Post by Lee on Nov 23, 2004 23:16:27 GMT 1
Bjarte: Yes I have them available Give me your snail mail address in the personel message section. They are $8.00 US each plus overseas postage. (For those in the US who are wondering why I charge you $9.00 - it is because the postage is included.)
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Post by Lee on Nov 23, 2004 23:22:54 GMT 1
I believe that all stretches were done by "private" body shops. They are still known by the vehicle make. Such as a stretched Lincoln. So the vehicle in question would be a stretched Chevrolet otherwise known as an airport limo.
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Post by Lee on Nov 23, 2004 23:32:28 GMT 1
Jerry, like everyone else, has many half finished projects going on. I never know from week to week what has caught his interest. The latest that he showed me yesterday after making me swear not to tell was a real surprise. All I will say is that it was one of the biggest flops in American automobile history. ;D
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Post by BillC on Nov 24, 2004 7:38:50 GMT 1
Oh, no! A resin Aztek! ;D
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Post by Sylvain on Nov 24, 2004 8:54:35 GMT 1
An Edsel? An Airflaw? Lee, please don't answer if you don't want too. I'm just trying to guess… ;D
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Post by Christian on Nov 24, 2004 11:04:16 GMT 1
;D Yes, either an Airflow or a Hudson Jetliner ...
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