Giving Molding & Casting a Shot
#1
Posted 02 May 2015 - 10:02 AM
I decided to start with an Announcer (one of my favourite figures) as it's small as relatively simple in shape. I know I went OTT in the mold size, but didn't have many containers to choose from and wanted to get right into it. Next time, I'll find something better sized or make a LEGO mold. Anyways, you'll see from the pics that I used an air vent into the mic - thanks Eric. The detail looks pleasing from when I look into the mold itself - unfortunately my resin order didn't make it to me and due to a Bank Holiday weekend I won't get it anytime soon. Once I do though, I'll post some updates of what comes out. Very excited!!
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#2
Posted 02 May 2015 - 10:05 AM
Cool good lucky.
#3
Posted 02 May 2015 - 11:17 AM
It is great to see someone post their process. Best of luck on this endeavor. What is the specific product you used to make the mold? How much did it cost? Where did you order it from? How much of the product did you use to make that single mold (as a percentage of the total amount of product that you bought)? Thanks.
#4
Posted 02 May 2015 - 12:55 PM
It is great to see someone post their process. Best of luck on this endeavor. What is the specific product you used to make the mold? How much did it cost? Where did you order it from? How much of the product did you use to make that single mold (as a percentage of the total amount of product that you bought)? Thanks.
Thanks It's worth mentioning first that the resin and powders I've ordered are from a UK-based company found at MBFG.co.uk which I was pointed in the direction of by several UK-based guys who mold and cast. Going back to the silicone I've used for the mold, I know I've paid over the odds for it and have used too much in this example, but it's called Blu-stuff and is sold on eBay UK, but is actually made by a guy who lives a couple miles from me (so I've since found out). It's very good quality and very quick to cure, but I may buy my next batch of silicone from MBFG as they have much cheaper options. The Blu-stuff cost me £15 for 200ml - I'll obviously decide just how good it is once I've put some resin in it and seen the first pull though
#5
Posted 02 May 2015 - 01:09 PM
That site is pretty overwhelming with all its supply options. Is there a particular site you recommend with tutorials? All the tutorials that I have been directed to, while they may be informative and completely apt, the outcome was always for an item completely unlike a LRG, so I don't know if they are even appropriate resources. Like I say, they might be, but I am looking more for a specific LRG description of process. Best of luck, I will keep checking on you experiments.
#6
Posted 02 May 2015 - 01:14 PM
#7
Posted 02 May 2015 - 11:15 PM
Check Moldmaking and Casting section under playlists
Edited by MantisFang, 02 May 2015 - 11:23 PM.
#8
Posted 03 May 2015 - 02:10 AM
Is that guy a muscle fig btw?
I feel tempted to try myself and id have plenty of figs wich id like to copie, just cant find the time to get into any new stuff right now...
#9
Posted 03 May 2015 - 05:24 AM
That's not the pulled figure matey, that's the original. I can't get a pull until my new resin arrives. In the meantime, I'm going to mold a second figure today, ready.For a first pull that is pretty darn good!
Is that guy a muscle fig btw?
I feel tempted to try myself and id have plenty of figs wich id like to copie, just cant find the time to get into any new stuff right now...
Edited by bigburty, 03 May 2015 - 05:25 AM.
#10
Posted 03 May 2015 - 07:32 AM
It looks the english was too hard for me then haha... Also left wondering how did you clean it so well but as it appears you didnt...That's not the pulled figure matey, that's the original. I can't get a pull until my new resin arrives. In the meantime, I'm going to mold a second figure today, ready.
My bad
#11
Posted 06 May 2015 - 01:29 PM
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#12
Posted 06 May 2015 - 02:25 PM
Good job for a first time! That microphone should be an easy fix, especially if you intend to paint it.
#13
Posted 06 May 2015 - 03:08 PM
I see an announcer army in the crystal ball.....haha....
Great stuff, Burty.
#14
Posted 06 May 2015 - 04:21 PM
Right on! Try and fill the mold half way and tilt the mold face down as far as possible without spilling the resin and give it several good taps then finish filling up the mold. Do you know what the pot time is with the resin you are using?
#15
Posted 06 May 2015 - 05:05 PM
I use mostly stone materials like that but the concept and principals are the same. I can't see it not being relevant for resin.
Always Looking for Battle Beasts PM if you got extras!!!!
#16
Posted 06 May 2015 - 11:37 PM
Right on! Try and fill the mold half way and tilt the mold face down as far as possible without spilling the resin and give it several good taps then finish filling up the mold. Do you know what the pot time is with the resin you are using?
Yep I'm going to try this If by pot time you mean how long from mixing to setting then it's around 2 and a half minutes.
#17
Posted 07 May 2015 - 12:39 AM
Nice one!
#18
Posted 07 May 2015 - 07:07 AM
The glasses on your guy would be bubble free.
Not sure the best agent for that but I use allot of Polyvinyl silicone molds and the debubblizer/surfactant spray is very cheap and does wonders on some of our precision casts and stone pours.
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Always Looking for Battle Beasts PM if you got extras!!!!
#19
Posted 07 May 2015 - 07:26 PM
I'll bite.
What is your field ODZ?
#21
Posted 08 May 2015 - 07:41 AM
Damn Mic!
#23
Posted 16 May 2015 - 05:33 AM
#24
Posted 16 May 2015 - 05:39 AM
You got some kind of butt sense or what? Any from of word ass is mentioned and here he is haha...Hole in the bum, eh? Haha
Nice pull burty!
#25
Posted 16 May 2015 - 02:03 PM
I'm never really sure what I am looking at. Did you put a Stormtrooper head on a MUSCLE? Is that from a 2-piece mold?