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[Lownslow]

figure its the only way ill learn

[Scuderia]

I'll definitely be following this, as I too want to cast a motor or at least a block/trans

[george 53]

GREAT shot for your first attempt,LoLo! Is that the supercharged Z-06 Vette engine? Looks GREAT,Bro!!!

[G Holding]

Are those molds or resin parts?

[91blaze]

GREAT shot for your first attempt,LoLo! Is that the supercharged Z-06 Vette engine? Looks GREAT,Bro!!!

Looks like the supercharged LS7 from the Corvette ZR1. I plan on casting parts once I get some money, so I'm gonna be watching this. Good job so far.

[Lownslow]

Are those molds or resin parts?

molds

[crazyjim]

Hey Frank - what kind of clay are you using?

[Lownslow]

Hey Frank - what kind of clay are you using?

moldeling clay, non sulphur kind. i think delmiliano was the brand. not sure on that.

i stick it in the dehydrator for 10 minutes it makes it really easy to work with when its warm.

[crazyjim]

I got a cheap stuff somewhere - it's blue and seems to be identical to the Aluminite clay. Pain in the butt to clean off. I think somebody needs to invent a clay that can be easily removed with water.

Good looking parts you're doing.

Edited by crazyjim, 04 July 2012 - 11:50 AM.

[Lownslow]

I got a cheap stuff somewhere - it's blue and seems to be identical to the Aluminite clay. Pain in the butt to clean off. I think somebody needs to invent a clay that can be easily removed with water.

Good looking parts you're doing.

i heard alcohol works good. i went with this stuff because the alumilite stuff was too problematic is a really cheap grade plasticine

[Patrick2005]

I would definately take at least 2 of these when they are done!!

[Lownslow]

motor is getting dressed should be able to pour them tomorrow


heres the problem i was having before do i pour the mold for the block standing or upsidedown?

[Lownslow]

i decided to go with upside down horizontal

[Greg Wann]

Alumilites clay is repackaged Klean Klay. It is the best deal on the net. Some sites want 8 plus dollars for a pound of it.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Looks like you're well on your way to having some parts. What's the gooey blue stuff in your mold boxes, on your plugs? Some kind of mold release?

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[1930fordpickup]

At my last job they orders from them often . They would send a truck on a route not shipped ups. Just pointing out that they have been doing this a long time , they are just smaller now than they used to be. They may be pricey but you will get a good product.

[Lownslow]

my resin went bad but for the most part its done












http://i.imgur.com/4rSOV.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/mmJdN.jpg

[Scuderia]

that looks pretty awesome nice job!

[crazyjim]

Looks excellent.

[1930fordpickup]

I like it ! Well done.