Re: [GZG] Converting 25mm Resin vehicles

[martin connell <mxconnell@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'd recommend going with an epoxy putty. Lately I've been using Apoxie
Sculpt, it sand nicely and has a one to two hour work time. Also good is
Magic Sculpt, but I find hardened Apoxie Sculpt easier to work with.

http://www.avesstudio.com/Products/Apoxie_Sculpt/apoxie_sculpt.html

Molds and resin will be a pain. Overflows and mold leaks will ruin the kit,
Apoxie Sculpt will be nice and controllable.

Martin

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Roger Books" <roger.books@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <gzg-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, October 14, 2005 3:41 PM
Subject: [GZG] Converting 25mm Resin vehicles


> My TOE for my 25mm SG platoon calls for one mortar vehicle. I'd like to
use
> a modified Wombat APC as that is the APC I am using for the platoon.
>
> My thought was to fill the void with a resin pour. Then I would cut the
> troop compartment off and carve the cutoff surfaces.
>
> Questions:
>
> Is this the best way to go about it or should I make a mold of the wombat
> and fill in the parts I don't want with modelling clay?
>
> If I do the hack and grind method what is the best way to cut resin? Will
a
> hot-wire cutter cut it? handsaw? I'd think a circular saw would be a bit
> much.
>
> Can I carve it with a wood-burning tool or will I need to use a dremel?
>
> Just FYI I will be ordering 4 more wombats to use as APCs in the near
> future. I'm not planning on molding any extras.
>
> Roger Books
>


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