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Hi Chris: I'm in Palmerton which isn't too far from you. I'd be interested in getting together. Let me know what happens.

Hi George: Be glad to help you out. I think I have both those kits though, so let me check & I'll get back to you tonite. Thanks for asking!

Looks great Chris. If you ever want any of those emergency lites or other accessories cast, let me know. Thanks!

Hi Jim: I don't know what the Pegasus disks look like so I'd have to check it out. I'm not offering any parts with plating yet, either. I'm sure I would be less than 2.59+shipping from HL but I don't have anything to offer right now. Thanks for asking! Check my fotki site for new items every so often.

Hey Billy: Nice to hear from you. Thanks for the kind words. The Amphicar isn't for sale yet; I'm still working on the master. I'll let you know when it's available. And thanks for the offer of the photos. Hope to see you soon.

Moore Twp...........yeah just a stone's throw away. My shop is at 1145 Little Gap Rd.( C & A Industries), but not a hobby shop . Do you belong to any clubs?? I'm a member of TriState. We meet the 2nd Saturday of each month. If you want to go to a meeting, let me know. All contact info is on my Fotki page.

Be glad to. Can you tell me what kits to look in to find some? Or do they need to be mastered? Thanks for asking!

Thanks Brian. I just updated last nite with new stuff on the list. I really enjoy it & have a long list of items to cast. Do you ever go to the hobby shop in Sturbridge on Rt.20? I have several customers in Southbridge & always stop there when I'm in town. He has a good stock there. Thanks again!

Hey Chris: Where are you? 10 min in which direction?? If you ever want to stop by, let me know. I have a shop on Little Gap road, near Blue Mt. Shipping break??!! I think Rendell would have to get a cut!! LOL!!

Some new stuff on the bench. For 70-72 442 models. These & others added to catalog. Thanks for the kind words Lenny. I'm working on those Hillbilly tires now.

Start slow & work up to it. For one piece molds, you should be OK without the pressure pot. I use the Harbor Freight pot also & it works fine. I have a short photo how-to of a 2 piece mold I made for casting an Allison cylinder head at my Fotki site - http://public.fotki.com/cnaind/ You can make the same part from a one piece mold, it just won't be hollow. For most small parts, that doesn't matter. I also am a stocking distributor for Alumilite (20% off) & can provide phone or email support for any questions/problems that may occur. The regular tan Alumiilite has a 90 second pot life(very short) but is good for small, one piece molds. The white Alumilite has about a 3 minute pot life, which allows more time for 2 piece or large molds. There are also 2 basic kinds of mold rubber - firm & flexible. I like the firm for smaller parts (like the cylinder head). The flexible is for more complex & larger shapes (bodies). It also works best with pressure. Hope this helps.

Great job, Tim. When you see one built without a chop & channel they really look tall!!

Basically, I'm open to anything. If you have a sample I'll be happy to cast it or if there's a kit part I might have just let me know what kit it's from. Thanks for looking at my stuff & the nice comments!

I've been playing trumpet & cornet for 40+ years..........................doesn't mean I'm any good, just old!!!!

I've got some "how to" photos on my fotki in the Alumilite album. Theres some photos of an Allison engine head being cast. The photos are at http://public.fotki.com/cnaind/ Be happy to answer any other questions that come up.

Hi All: I've started a part time resin business for custom casting & machining. I have a list & parts on my fotki at http://public.fotki.com/cnaind/ I will have some kits, but mostly specials for fellow builders who need a part for a rare kit, a project, restoring a promo or diecast. Your master/sample or mine. Parts available in resin (white, tan or colored) or soft rubber. Thanx for looking!

In case your want to see how I do it, check out my photos at http://public.fotki.com/cnaind/ I can explain how I do it or just make them for you. Thanx, Al Raab