[SGII] Modular Starship Terrain AND CASTING

In a message dated 10/28/01 11:01:41 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
owner-gzg-digest@lists.CSUA.Berkeley.EDU writes:

> .  I had no big problems on my 
> first 3 molds and I have been able to eliminate almost all air bubbles
now 
> (a vibrating table is on my Christmas list <g>

Scott,
Before springing for a vibrating table, try finding an old ultrasonic
contact 
lens cleaner at a garage sale (or in your own garage!).  I've used one 
myself, and it worked fine. although it was a bit fiddly keeping the
mold on 
top of the thing once it was turned on and started vibrating.  I mostly
don't 
bother with it any more as I can get rid of most of the bubbles by
coating 
each surface of the mold with a thin layer of resin using a disposable
brush 
before doing the pour.
I've even heard that you can use your washing machine as a vibrating
table, 
but I haven't tried that one out yet...
Jed