kitbash1 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) I picked-up a resin starter kit, and have been playing around with casting some tire sets. The first try is a set of big and little tires from the Revell Rebel Racer kit. I need a couple of sets for a 1969 Trans-Am Mustang build, and instead of stealing the tires I just cast a set. Not bad. The second set I cast, is a set of NASCAR slicks that have been widened a bit ( 60/40 split ) because I've always thought that the kit tires looked not wide enough. These will work on kits from the late 80's to the early 2000's. The third set I did ( in gray primer ) are NASCAR tires done a bit wider then the first set ( 70/30 split ) incase I didn't like how the 1st set looked. I also copied a GT racing seat from the Rebel kit. I think all in all they turned out not to bad for a serious 1st try at casting. Edited March 26, 2014 by kitbash1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Hmmmmmmmm, not bad, not bad at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Good work. I've only done single moulds. Would like to try a 2 piece mould on some Mack truck crossmembers. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I agree, pretty nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbdolfans Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Very nice start!!! I have been thinking about trying my hand at it for my wife.She is a gardener and there are some things she has that are not made anymore. Where did you find your set and how much? A link if online? Thanks a bunch, George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharoah Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Those look like nice molds. You have done well,grasshopper.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Those look really good ... especially for a first try. Doesn't look like you got flooded with bubbles like happened to me. What kit did you use .. especially what resin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbash1 Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) Very nice start!!! I have been thinking about trying my hand at it for my wife.She is a gardener and there are some things she has that are not made anymore. Where did you find your set and how much? A link if online? Thanks a bunch, George All parts were cast with an Alumilite starter kit. Heres the link www.alumilite.com Thanks for the comments. I just followed the directions supplied with the kit. I also watched a few YouTube tutorials as well. One thing that I did when casting the parts, was to warm the moulds in a microwave oven on high setting for 1 and a half minutes and poured the resin slowly into warm mould. I also tapped the moulds on the bench top until I saw the resin start to change colour ( the resin goes from caramel colour to tan as it sets ) at the pour hole. There was no pinholes and zero flash. Edited March 26, 2014 by kitbash1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Zimmerman Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Alumalite also markets a resin under the 'AMAZING RESIN' name, which (A) sets up white instead of tan ( has a longer pot life and © seems to be less prone to air pockets. Hobby Lobby carries both products; the 'AMAZING RESIN' can be found in the craft section with candle and soap making products.....'Z' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shucky Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Douglas, nice going. As Steven mentioned, I can also recommend Alumilite "white" which is nearly identical (if not the same) as "amazing casting resin." I love it and prefer it over everything else I've used. You certainly did a great job with the standard tan stuff though! I use a table top griddle to pre-heat my molds. It allows easier control of temperature and consistent heating throughout. You may also try dusting your mold with baby powder prior to pouring resin. Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfan Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 If you buy it at Hobby Lobby, you can use one of the 40% off coupons, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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