resinslinger

Don, Yes indeed, that pressure tank is the ticket. What size is it? Looks like at least a 10 gallon. What is your max PSI? I found a 5 gallon tank for $25.00 and I am seriously thinking of buying it if the gasket is in good shape. Like you said, only so much you can do with a 2-1/2 gallon tank....no matter how many you have. Have fun with your new toy............. Chris.

Just drop me an email and I'll send you the plans when I've got the contraption done.........

Not really worried about the resin....more worried about my bones and joints....I'm one of those old geezers and the cold gets to me.....

I have even used heavy card-stock, regular paper, and drafting velum (great for sheet metal masters).....all of these will make flat parts in the .002" to .008" range......

I'd cast inside where it is warm and dry but that is just me. CB

You can use an exsisting kit or scratch build your own. Just make sure that the outside of the master has no flaws (well, as close as you can) and clean. The RTV we use will pick up the smallest detail (even fingerprints.....) and transfer them to the resin copy.

Good morning all. I have read quite a bit of material on the centrifugal casting process and it seems that it is the best way to do resin casting (at least for small parts). I've been using pressure casting for almost four years now and old Arthur is beginning to complain about tightening the lugs on the pressure pots. So, I've decided to build a small centrifugal casting machine (9" x 1" max mold capacity) that will easily fit on my work-bench. I built one several years back but the rpm of the motor I used was too high (even on low speed) and it did nothing but sling the resin out of the mold (hence my handle, resinslinger). I have found a motor with a speed control that will have the correct rpm (around 600) for resin casting. What I would like to know is this. If this new design works, would any of you that do resin casting, and could benefit from such a machine, be interested in having a set of plans so you could build your own? If so, send me an email and I'll put you on the list. Take care all. Chris.

Aaron, As Dave said, the intial set-up for a good quality metal casting business could easily cost you $15K or more. However, here is a link to a site that you might want to look over to get a better idea of that cost and what is involved. http://www.tekcast.com/index.php. Good luck. Chris.

Andi. I'll be sending you the tutorial shortly. Chris

Andi. I tried sending you the first part of the tutorial just a few minutes ago but it bounced. Could you send me a direct email, not through the forum? Chris.

Andi. If you send me an email, I'll be able to send out the tutorial (with photos) to you and Jodi tomorrow. I would do it today but its a honey-do day for me with the wife and I need several hours to put the tutorial together. CB

Good morning all. We (TEM) are going to expand our line of products to include present day AA/FAs and IHRA Top/Dragsters. We need an individual or two to do masters for us. If you are interested, please send me an email to resinslinger@msn.com. Thanks. Chris.

We make a Kobelco 14-71 "Superman" blower. Our web address is http://www.freewebs.com/resinslinger/. Next year we will be doing a ProCharger 114mm turbo kit. CB

Good morning again. I've been following posts on several model car forums that have, for the most part, been asking about the customer service of a well known aftermarket resin company. I am sure you all know who I mean but I am not here to slam any resin casters. Not a good business practice. What I do want to say is this. I have been in this business for almost five years now and I feel that my business practices are the best way to handle my customer's needs. My customers are my top priority. If I dealt with them the way some other resin companies do, then I'd better think of doing something else....like playing golf. When I recieve an order, I immediately notify the customer via email (if an email address is given) that I have the order in hand. If there is a delay in getting an order shipped I will notify the customer and give him/her several options. 1) Complete refund, 2) Substitution of part or parts, or 3) Wait until the order can be shipped. If the customer opts to wait, then I almost always include a couple freebies to show my appreciation for their patience. Once a customer recieves his/her order and there is a problem (missing/broken parts, warped body, whatever) I will correct the problem. I usually try to have a turn-around time of less than two weeks but again, if there is a delay the customer will know. This has been my business ethic since I began this venture and it will not change. Like I said before, if I had the attitude of "Give me your money, you'll get your stuff when I'm ready to send it to you.", then I'd better start playing golf......and I don't like playing golf. Take care all. Chris Buck Top End Miniatures

I saw your post and thought I'd help you out. Just send me an email and I'll teach you the best way to do a body mold. My email address is resinslinger@msn.com. Chris.

Good morning all. Just wanted to inform you that we have a new website. The address is http://www.freewebs.com/resinslinger/. Please visit our site and tell us what you think. Thank you. CB

Good evening all, I just wanted to let anyone that is interested, that I printed out a set of my Pro/Modified chassis plans this morning and should be scanning them in the next few days. If any of you have requested a copy or would like a copy of them, please contact me at resinslinger@msn.com. These plans are for a Tom Mauney Race Cars chassis. The same used on Charles Carpenter's '55 Chevy. I drew these plans from photos I took of Charles' car when I visited his shop back in 2005. Although they were drawn for use with our '68 Camaro body, they are a good reference for anyone that would like to try their hand at scartch-building their own chassis. Nite all, Chris.