gdcd74
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Post by gdcd74 on Oct 5, 2008 0:01:45 GMT 1
Just wanting to now what people's thoughts are on making diecast cars versus casting with resins.
How do you do diecast(at home) and what are the advatntages/disadvantages of diecasting your own vehicles?
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Post by allan on Oct 5, 2008 1:31:05 GMT 1
Die casting is a heavy industrial process using water-cooled steel dies in a die casting machine. It is definitely not a hobby process!
Casting with a low-melt alloy into silicone moulds can be done in the back shed. It's probably best to avoid lead, these days, which really only leaves you with pewter. Best results will come from using a spin caster, a machine that you can make yourself or buy commercially.
Alternatively, there should be little difficulty in finding someone who can do the spin casting for you, though, I admit, I've not tried.
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