RE: Scratchbuilding Vehicles

Owen,

Is the silicon based stuff a cold mix the compound the stuff I have has
to
be heated up before it can be used and this would melt plasticine, any
idea
what it is called or where I might get some?

Paul

> Paul,
>
> Rob Deakin has had excellent success using simple modelling clay and
> children's plasticine. He's made four moulded vehicles so far
> including the
> master for the BMP-90 that Nic at Eureak sells. Rob makes his
> moulds using a
> silicone based material and runs out his models using "standard"
resin.
> Works a treat!
>
> Owen
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-gzg-l@lists.CSUA.Berkeley.EDU
> > [mailto:owner-gzg-l@lists.CSUA.Berkeley.EDU]On Behalf Of Paul Owen
> > Sent: Thursday, 5 July 2001 7:30 PM
> > To: gzg-l@csua.berkeley.edu
> > Subject: Scratchbuilding Vehicles
> >
> >
> >
> > OK here goes.
> >
> > I want to scratch build some vehicles for SG but I want to be
> able to make
> > molds from them when their done so I need to know what is the
> > best stuff to
> > use to make the masters from, I've tried the DAS white stuff and
> > am not too
> > impressed with the result so far, or maybe i'm doing it wrong,
> > certain parts
> > seemed to shrivel up as it dried.  I have several designs on
> > paper and in my
> > head but need to know what is best to use for the making.  Any help
much
> > appreciated.
> >
> > Paul Owen
> >
>
>
>