SlotDaddy1963 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 (edited) Hi Guy's, Taking a small break from the musical instruments for a bit... ( my trophy shop guy is on vacation) I recently was digging around in a few boxes from my earlier car modelling days, I found several things I made back in the day. I found something I had completely forgotten. I remember being bored and carved this from two layers of .060 styrene probably 15 years ago. I didn't want to hollow out the original, in case my "dremel-fu" skills are rusty... so out comes the mold making stuff. I made a one piece mold and slush cast a copy. Then I used my handy-dandy dremel tool to grind away the unwanted bits and do a little fine tune shaping and...: I also found a 5hp Briggs and Stratton in the old stuff from an old minibike kit. I've.been thinking about making a lawn-care company pick-up... Hmmmm... Edited July 29, 2014 by SlotDaddy1963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynoMight Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I see something about lawncare, is it the blade housing for a lawnmower or ...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotDaddy1963 Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 (edited) bingo! More pics... Edited July 29, 2014 by SlotDaddy1963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Where did the wheels/tires come from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotDaddy1963 Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 I found these at my LHS. They're Stevens International branded and there are several different sizes available. I think the largest diameter is 1/2 inch or 5/8. They're pretty nice but I may have to find something else for this mower. They may be a bit too big Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 They would look great on a 1/24 scale go-kart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 That would look great in a garage diorama or in the back of pickup or trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotDaddy1963 Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 Mike: almost every garage has at least one JC: The wheels have a nice firm soft tire and several sizes (vinyl I guess... Trying to find pics online ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Chuck, Cast a couple of copies and I'm a buyer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotDaddy1963 Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 Hi Mike, I've been thinking about just that! Just don't know what the body, a 4 or 5 piece motor and a blade would be worth... Hmmmm...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knarf Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Chuck, Cast a couple of copies and I'm a buyer! ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjsjr Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) if you make a few of these i'd buy one also Edited July 30, 2014 by mjsjr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Hi Mike, I've been thinking about just that! Just don't know what the body, a 4 or 5 piece motor and a blade would be worth... Hmmmm...? Two ways to figure it out Chuck: 1. Calculate the cost of the resin and parts needed and add a couple of bucks for your time. 2. Sell them for $15 and hope you get enough buyers and you make a few $$ in the process. Most people making & selling resin cast items do so for minimal profit, although I hope they all make something as it can be time consuming. Might be worth asking someone who is already casting items their advice; who knows, maybe they will do it for you ? It would be a neat thing to have for a diorama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 That mower looks neat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I'd be interested in at least 2 mowers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotDaddy1963 Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) Thanks' guys, I'm on it... will update on Friday, hopefully I can make a better set of wheels and a castible blade and bearing. Probably make a 2 gallon gas can too. I've also been thinking about other stuff to make as pick-up payloads... I have a Yeti cooler in the works. I thought about a kayak or two... Softball/ Baseball bats, balls and gloves...Golf clubs... Bags of potting soil... "Shovels and Rakes and Implements of Destruction"... a wheelbarrow... a gas or charcoal grill... ANY ideas for more ? Edited July 31, 2014 by SlotDaddy1963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 If I were you I would do a internet search for 'g scale' item before attempting casting something that is available already on the market ie:http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-24-scale-Miniature-Wheelbarrow-and-Garden-tool-Set-for-your-Diorama/191262750963?hash=item2c8825f8f3 greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I wouldn't worry about a blade for the mower, unless it is displayed on it's side no one will see it. Check out Scale Equipment Limited, they have some stuff like a wheelbarrow and riding lawn mower available in resin. Your push mower would go great with a riding tractor I have from an old Indy car kit. Put me down for 3! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotDaddy1963 Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 Thanks, Greg... sound advice a blade shouldn't be very hard to cast and a minimal amount of resin... maybe it's not needed... Hmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 will the blade be photo etched? I can only buy one if there's a photo etched blade.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotDaddy1963 Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 If I had the ability (money) to have it etched I'd do the blade, along with throttle linkages, name -plates, slide throttle, wheel-height adjusters, push-handle mounts, etc. But then they'd cost $20 to $25 each... I need to go ahead and win the Power-ball this week. Mike, Does your riding tractor have a decent engine? I ask because I'd like to scratch-build a few items with a larger power-source than this 5 HP Briggs & Stratton... a small generator, a tailgait welder, a pump and a zero-degree turn mower. PM me when you get time, please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnwildpunk Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Took me a bit to realize what this was but once I did the word awesome came to mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotDaddy1963 Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 Thanks, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Got the Kubota mower, has just top of motor under the hood, plastic blades greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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