bazzer Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Hey guys im looking at making a few new molds i usually make my plugs out of balsa wood but im exploring my options to find somthing easier to use and a better finish what would you suggest ? Im making 1:24 speed boat hulls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdonm Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Bass wood and rennshape, come to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 (edited) RenShape polyurethane foam in various densities. http://www.freemansupply.com/RenShapeModelingan.htm Other tooling-plug specific products. http://www.freemansupply.com/MachinableMedia.htm Edited August 21, 2013 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Jon Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 A sculpting or polymer clay, like chavant - used in auto design industry, but available at art stores Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 A sculpting or polymer clay, like chavant - used in auto design industry, but available at art stores Also available from Freeman...http://www.freemansupply.com/ClayModelingProduc.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffb Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 if you use clay as a master, make sure its sulfur free, most rtvs dont want to cure against it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Jon Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 (edited) That's true Jeff, most clay is sulfur free now, but important to check, gone are the days of the clay build rooms smelling like a sulfur plant - thankfully! Also available from Freeman...http://www.freemansupply.com/ClayModelingProduc.htm Good link Bill, cool little roadster there! Edited August 21, 2013 by Jeremy Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGNUM4342 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I use super sculpey with great results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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