Molding Questions

[vintagestang]

I have never molded anything. How do I make a mold for a distributor cap and what kind of resin do I use?

[Kris Morgan]

No need for that. Buy em here www.madmodeling.com

[vintagestang]

I'm not saying they are not trustworthy but I don't shop on the internet.

[jeffb]

not be be a smartypants, but how will you buy resin materials?

[vintagestang]

There are some stores around town.

[Mike Kucaba]

Again,the subject of molding and casting is vast.Even if you won't shop the internet,at least look at you tube for the videos about this. There is much to be learned and these will give you plenty of inspiration.

[Casey]

I am pretty sure Model Cars Magazine is going to have a How To series (or maybe just one article?) on resin casting, so maybe Gregg can provide more info on when.

Basically, you need to make a one- or two-part mold of the part you wish to copy, then you fill the mold with resin while it's still a liquid, wait for it to harden, then remove it from the mold and finish it as you wish. I think you could get away with a one-part mold for a distributor cap, provided you don't need the inside hollow.

Figure that you are probably going to spend $50+ to get the mold rubber and resin you need to start making copies, so if you only need a few, it may not be worth the money you invest in getting started. If you want to learn how to cast, then by all means, buy the mold rubber and resin and have at it.