RE: Scratchbuilding Vehicles

Paul, I'll forward your e-mail to Rob. It is a cold mix.

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 9:06 PM
> To: gzg-l@csua.berkeley.edu
> Subject: 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
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>