Model tips
Beginner | Rating: 4.91 Votes: 11
Views: 15905 | By: modelersattic  |
| Category: General Subcategory: Brushes and tools | Date: 2005-02-20 15:30:43 |
|
|
|
I make models for 25mm or 1/72 scale. I use all sorts of things to do this. Plastic sheeting is one of the things I use. I get it from all sorts of sources. I cut it to size with a razor knife. I use weed eater string for rivits cutting it into small slivers. I sculpt what I need to complete the model, which in many cases is quite a bit of sculpting. Once I have it complete I usually make a mould/mold of it. I use RTV silicone to do this. It can be found in many places. I place all the pieces in a box, glue if necessary, spray with release and pour in the RTV. I then use a 2 part urathane to cast the pieces. I use a seringe to inject the mould/mold so I get all the detail and no air bubbles. The urathane hardens in 3 minutes so everything must be ready. One more thing water is the enemy with urathane. You never want to have water in the mix. Wood, paper, and metal objects all retain water. Seal them first with paint before you make the mould/mold of the model. As for how to cast a certain model, well that is hard to explain. You have to realize air will get trapped in a mould/mold if it has many undercuts or long thin pieces. I get around this by trial and error. I also cast the model in pieces to avoid this. Much of what I make is flat cast and I put it togeather after I cast the pieces. The only way to avoid air is a vacume chamber or injection process. I do all of my pieces without either one. As I make pieces I figure out shortcuts, and processes, all of which you just have to figure out on your own. For some reason no one shares this information and it is hard to figure out some of the tricks, but in time anyone can. It is a long process, but when no one else makes the pieces it works. I can explain any details if you care to try your hand at a special bit you want. My email is modelersattic@yahoo.com |
|
|
jabbakahut
23 February 09 |  |
Rating: 3
This 'article' reads like a list of ideas to cover in a real tutorial. You skim over everything expecting everybody to know what you're talking about.
|
JesterzUSMC
16 November 07 |  |
Rating: 9
Pics would be nice, and I'll be looking for the next article, but I didn't have any difficulty reading it all. (must be that way from reading these things called "books")
But I would have to agree regardless, that pictures would really bring out the meaning of what you are trying to explain.
Cheers!
|
lupine
25 December 05 |  |
Rating: 8
There were some good tricks in here. and some answers to questions I didn't know I had
|
modelersattic
29 May 05 | |
I have added to the tips & tricks. Look under sub catagory advanced modeling for some cool tips and tricks. The best part is it is free. I know it needs pictures, I will post pictures in time...
|
modelersattic
28 February 05 | |
Next time I post an article it will have pictures and paragraphs. I posted it late one night, and did not realize how long it was. As for the pictures, I plan on doing a step by step picture set. I just need the time to do it.
Clay Crutcher
Modelers Attic
|
European Player
27 February 05 |  |
Rating: 5
Low rating for the lack of pictures and formatting.
It's rather difficult to keep reading this long string of words... a few paragraphs sure would be nice.
|
No Such Agency
24 February 05 |  |
Rating: 6
This could really benefit from some pictures! "Worth 1000 words" and all that...
|
|
You are not logged in. |
If you would like to leave a comment and don't have an account, please signup.
You'll get access to Vote tracking so you will never see the same miniature twice (unless you want to) and many other enhancements to your browsing experience.
|
|
|
