Okay, I need to make a bunch of 1885 ore cars. So assuming I can,
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find a picture of a prototype 1885 ore car, and
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scratchbuild one that looks and runs decent,
where can I find info about making molds and casting my own resin kits?
Micro-Mark sells starter kits that explain the whole process. A buddy of mine used it, and was happy with the results. The only thing is, he said the resin is very suseptible to air bubbles.
MR also did a couple articles (which I can’t lay my hands on at the moment) about it.
Nick
Chip, the timing of your question is downright freakish.
A few days ago I picked up some old MR’s at a local train depot for 50 cents each.
May 2002 has an article describing exactly what you’re asking about - casting urethane parts.
Interestingly, the article is written by Tom Piccirillo, and the article says he’s the general manager of Micro-Mark.