Yenkocamaro Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 (edited) Hey Guys, I'm working on a 1/18 Diecast 31 Ford Sedan Drag car, and want to scratch build a wheelie bar setup for it. I've formed one bracket out of plastic, for the rear axle housing, but don't want to make another over and over again Can anyone recommend a starter mold making kit? Never did any mold making to produce small parts, so I hope someone can steer me in the right direction. Thank you. Cheers, Lance Edited March 25, 2016 by Yenkocamaro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfan Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 I don't know how much you have used silicone, but Hobby Lobby sells some kits that are fairly good for a beginner. They have one that includes some silicone, casting resin and clay and I think mold release, too. It's a good one to use for small runs. It sells for, I think, about $60, but use the 40% coupon if you get it. I have used this kit once or twice and found the silicone pretty hard when set up, so use caution when casting. Anyway, it might be a good way to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfan Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Also if you want something smaller, you might look into mold putty. Hobby Lobby sell this as well. It is a two part putty that you knead together and then press on a part to make a mold. It might work if the part is pretty small and only runs around $20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yenkocamaro Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 Thanks for the info, Gary. I'll hit Hobby Lobby, and check it out. Cheers,Lance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yenkocamaro Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 Hey Guys, I decided to bite the bullet, and hand form the rest of the brackets for my 1/18 scratch built wheelie bars. I finished making the wheelie bars, and thought I would share a few pics. Cheers, Lance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzTom Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 That looks great Lance. I would love to see a WIP. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yenkocamaro Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 Hey thanks Tom, and Christian. Here are a few pics of where I'm at on the build. Lots of scratchbuilding, and Diecast parts are very hard to come by, not like the old model car days, I had thousands of parts! Still have a ways to go, but will post a pic of the finished model. Hopefully I'll be done before 2017 Cheers, Lance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzTom Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 I'm liking this one. I wish GMP would have offered the front axle to their parts list. If that work space was more cluttered and messy it would go faster, Thanks for posting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 I really like what i see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Wow, that's quite a project Lance and it looks like you're on the right track. Looks great so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yenkocamaro Posted April 8, 2016 Author Share Posted April 8, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the support, Guys. Tom, you should have seen my work table, before I cleaned it, and put the tools away Seems like every tool you have finds its way out to cause clutter, but if you put it away, I minute later you need it again! I'm heading to a model/Diecast show, this Sunday, and they have a project table, so I pulled out my display case to present it there. Here you can see the Diecast car that I started this project with. Cheers, Lance Edited April 8, 2016 by Yenkocamaro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzTom Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Very nice Lance. Is this the old Motorcity Classics now being made under the Sun Star name? Have fun at your show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yenkocamaro Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 Very nice Lance. Is this the old Motorcity Classics now being made under the Sun Star name? Have fun at your show. Hey Tom, thanks for catching that, You are correct of course, it is a Motor City Classics. Must have had Sunstar on the brain when I wrote that Cheers, Lance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzTom Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 I see a dealer on ebay advertising the old MCC cars as Sunstar, dated 2016. I'm out of the loop on the new stuff so wasn't sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragzz Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 nice work u did there Lance its look great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Still looking good. I like your setup with the before and after car side by side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yenkocamaro Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) I see a dealer on ebay advertising the old MCC cars as Sunstar, dated 2016. I'm out of the loop on the new stuff so wasn't sure. Hey Tom, I checked Ebay, and MCC is not even listed anymore under the brands, so I guess they were bought out by Sunstar. Cheers,Lancenice work u did there Lance its look greatThank you, Thomas. Cheers,LanceStill looking good. I like your setup with the before and after car side by side. Thank you Andy. Cheers,Lance Edited April 11, 2016 by Yenkocamaro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzTom Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) Hey Tom, I checked Ebay, and MMC is not even listed anymore under the brands, so I guess they were bought out by Sunstar.LanceSun star may have been the one making those cars for Motor City to start with. They have been the manufacture for a few brands a long the way. All the MCC Model A's and the 48 Chrysler are on Sun Star's web site. I hope they are doing new colors. How did your show go? Edited April 11, 2016 by AzTom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yenkocamaro Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 The show is always great, in that I get to see my friends, and discuss whats going on. Sales however, were very poor this month. Cheers, Lance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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