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    Ma's Resin

    in Car Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed

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    Thanks for ALL the nice comments guys ;) It has been a fairly short time & I'm still learning from my mistakes. I enjoy casting & the people I've met thru modelling. Your suggestions are always welcome!

    And there will be no price increases..........except for people living in certain parts of Florida. :lol:

    casting tires

    in Car Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed

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    Al, what do you recommend as a black dye for Alumilite flex? A friend of mine is trying to make his own semi tires, but he's convinced that the dye MicroMark recommends is screwing up the process. (Non-dyed castings turn out fine).

    I only use Alumilite dye with their resin/rubber. Mixing 2 different brands is hit or miss as far as the results go based on my experience. The black is very dense so you don't have to use very much.

    Hope this helps :lol:

    Some new rubber & not just off-road!

    in Car Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed

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    Has anyone done the Nitto tires as in NT01,NT05,555r, or 555r2 These would be great for the track or some street/weekend warrior cars

    Are these available in any kits? If so, I can make them.

    Several wheels are in the works including a rim for the off road tires that has many different center sections. Pics to follow.

    Thanks to all that have sent sample tires!! :(:)

    Who rides bicycles here?

    in The Off-Topic Lounge

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    Well I guess I'll get in on the act too, since I know my old pal Art is a daily rider. :)

    I have a Mondial from Italy. Bought it new in '72 & still going strong. It's a very light weight 10 speed with all the typical do-dads of the era. The only change is it used to be green & I painted it black many moons ago. I live near the Lehigh Valley velodrome & went to the bike shop there about 15+ years ago for some tires. It was my first time in a bike shop in a looong time & things really changed! There were no more 10 speeds & bicycles didn't cost $140 any more!! They had Cannondales for $3000 & of course many other high priced models. I'll be keeping mine for a very long time!!! :) I also have a bike similar to the one Pee Wee Herman had in the movie that I picked up at the recycling drop off. It needs total restoration but it was too cool to let go to the crusher.

    who is the best

    in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)

    Posted

    I appreciate both cheap draft beer & 30 year old Scotch.

    Hey Mark - the next time you come out this way you'll have to stop by & see my collection of single malt. :P

    As an old timer, I loved the stuff from Shuklis, Emmons, Paeth & Keeler when I was building many moons ago. (Did anyone else enter the contest won by Jim with his Dodge Fever model??) There were many standouts in the next era with all the MPC & IMCA championships, ie Doty, Owen, the Bowmans, Behouneh, etc. And today's builders are at yet another level as detail & techniques continue to progress. I think there are too many top builders to list! After 48 years, it's still a hobby & I still enjoy it.

    :(

    Repro Satco Tires

    in Car Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed

    Posted

    Hey Monty:

    The pot life is about 5 minutes with the Flex. I haven't had any problems with it setting up too fast. Usually I can pour 8-10 molds depending on the size of the tire. Is his setting up faster than this? There isn't any way to slow it down either as you don't want to chill it like regular resin. Any idea how many he tries to pour at once? Maybe he's over mixing? Have him email me for more help if necessary.

    Repro Satco Tires

    in Car Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed

    Posted

    I'm confused with all these tires and the ones shown on your website, Alan. Will your tires fit wheels that come in different kits. Those Pirelli P7 tires look pretty good. The prices I found were to order prints of the pics. Why would I want that?

    All of the tires will fit wheels from 1/24th or 1/25th kits. Each tire has the size of the I.D. listed on the price list so you can find the right size wheel to match in a kit, parts box, etc. Most of the tires are from the old Satco line & some are from old kits. The price list & order instructions are in the album labeled "Currently available items". Let me know if you have any other questions.

    Repro Satco Tires

    in Car Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed

    Posted

    Really digging these, but I must ask- any plans to repop the Bogger TSLs from the Aoshima '95 Toyota pickup kit?

    I have a few large swamper tires in the works. I don't know where they are originally from but one is a TSL. Pics will be posted soon.

    Also coming soon......my first kit....the photoetch is in the works....hint...Andrea Doria.

    New tires from Ma's Resin

    in Car Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed

    Posted

    Allan will you be at the NNL east selling any parts or you still just doing the mail order???

    Hey Chris....how's it going? :rolleyes:

    I will be at NNL East, but not selling. I'm a member of Tri-State(the host club)& I run the club table every year selling T-Shirts, buttons, giving directions. If you or anyone else needs anything made, I can bring it with me.

    Thanks :lol:

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