Casting

[zak]

If you were at Telford you may have noticed that I dug deep and purchased a resin casting starter set.
I was going to make a two part mould but chickened out. So here is my first efforts at casting a wheel from a simple one part mould.
Maybe a two part next time.
The photo shows the mould and the casting.

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[Haddock]

Speechless!

[zak]

That's not like you!

[Kiteman]

There are no limits!!

[zak]

Only the depth of my pockets.

[Haddock]

And they're very deep, to the point where it's sometimes difficult to extract cash!

[Kiteman]

I know a few people who have deep pockets and very short arms!

[zak]

I have now cast 4 wheels and they will be for a model T Ford of some kind, they are a bit flat on the rear but the details seems ok.
I am tempted to attempt a two part mould on a wheel but just need to work up the courage to have a go.

[Kiteman]

hey, you know what they say..just do it!

[zak]

Well I have just started the two part process, master is embedded in plasticene and the moulding rubber poured onto it. it may take some time to cure.
I will try to be patient.

[Bigkev]

Hi Dave,

Looks like you've 'mastered the art' of casting. Be very interested to see how your two part moulding comes along.
Lead the way young Sir!

Bigkev

[zak]

So will I, part one is curing.
Patients?

[Bigkev]

I can drop off a few if your short of them.

Bigkev

[zak]

Did I mean patience?

[Haddock]

Silly question but is the master scratch- built or a plastic component? Don't forget I have access to bits and pieces that may come in useful.
Haddock.