I still another 7 hours before the VYTAFLEX Lobstros Antennae are fully cured. I leave everything alone for full cure.
However, I cut out the bottom of my disposable mixing cup and removed what was half cured on the bottom.
It seems colors are more opaque. While it is definitely a shade of yellow, Im gonna try a few more test pieces to see if I can change the shade some. Its a mustard yellow. Im hoping to get a lighter shade.
So I have a round urethane rubber disc. Its definitely rubber. And Im liking the properties. Although not fully cured, its flexible, bendable...everything a rubber should be and of a similar feel to that of the Lobstros antennae. But its still curing so it doesn't quite go back to its original form right away. It will once its fully cured.
From where I stand now...Im very optimistic about this product. If the antennae are as good as this disc, then we there man. All that is left is simply finding the right or an acceptable shade of color.
This I going to work VERY nicely. Im quite pleased.
Sunday, November 12, 2017
VYTAFLEX 40 URETHANE RUBBER
Im currently trying something new. VYTAFLEX 40 a urethane rubber.
WOW. This is an entirely new animal.
I would NOT recommend this product for complex sprue molds. Its like pouring thick honey. It does have a 30 minute pot life and a 16 hour cure time. So tomorrow I'll know what happened.
If you must use this product for a sprue mold, make sure the channels are large. Also...I needed a straw to gently help the flow of this product through the mold. I would recommend this product for SMUSH molds over SPRUE molds.
Im not sure how it will cure or how it reacts to color. I tinted the pour yellow. We'll see how or if this translates into a yellow cast or not.
The one thing I am curious about is...I have a Membros Hydrapipe mold. So I filled it to see if it will work and how durable it might be once cured. If it works...it could be a viable option.
I should maybe consider a Parts Package. Where I package up various parts and sell them together. Would make shipping nicer for some of you...keep what you need and trade/sell the rest.
We'll see.
WOW. This is an entirely new animal.
I would NOT recommend this product for complex sprue molds. Its like pouring thick honey. It does have a 30 minute pot life and a 16 hour cure time. So tomorrow I'll know what happened.
If you must use this product for a sprue mold, make sure the channels are large. Also...I needed a straw to gently help the flow of this product through the mold. I would recommend this product for SMUSH molds over SPRUE molds.
Im not sure how it will cure or how it reacts to color. I tinted the pour yellow. We'll see how or if this translates into a yellow cast or not.
The one thing I am curious about is...I have a Membros Hydrapipe mold. So I filled it to see if it will work and how durable it might be once cured. If it works...it could be a viable option.
I should maybe consider a Parts Package. Where I package up various parts and sell them together. Would make shipping nicer for some of you...keep what you need and trade/sell the rest.
We'll see.
OOPS
WELL...apparently I have 6 or 7 types of resin going on and NO silicone. So the Lobstros Antennae molds will have to wait until Tuesday.
I do however have some molds I made of them a few years ago...they have a mold split line where it will hinder me and cause me some grief...but it will give me a chance to try out this new urethane rubber resin.
I do however have some molds I made of them a few years ago...they have a mold split line where it will hinder me and cause me some grief...but it will give me a chance to try out this new urethane rubber resin.
Saturday, November 11, 2017
MAGNETS AND MOLDS or LOBSTROS ANTENNAE.
Remember I discussed using magnets in molds...well here is a perfect example.
Here, Im choosing a vertical orientation. If we can avoid splitting the mold across detail all the better. The best orientation to avoid having to sand and restore detail for this project...
Are you ready...Lobstros Antennae.
So I made a Lobstros Antennae out of some very nice 4340. I only need one. I'll make 2 molds of it.
And as stated the best orientation IMO is vertical. Now...if I push the 5mm peg end into the clay, even just a little bit, this will give me a mold split tattle tale where I don't want/need one. On the 5 mm peg.
If we don't, there is nothing holding the 'master' in place and the silicone will knock it over when we pour it in.
So I added an earth magnet. I pushed it flush into the clay.
This will allow me to essentially make a flawless cast with no cast lines save the top edge or according to the picture, the bottom edge of the master or on the edge of what will be the 5 mm peg. Shrinkage allowance has been calculated and added to the 'master' so when complete the 5mm peg portion of the antennae will indeed be 5mm and not a loose fit.
I am just making this now while other things are drying. I'll need to repeat this process to make 2 molds. I'll be using a urethane rubber as opposed to a silicone rubber so I can still use silicone molds. Also it will help differentiate my work from the original.
I put a lot of work and effort into my casts. I want people to know which items I made. :-)
I'll be working on this in my spare time this weekend. Hopefully I will have some working Lobstros Antennae by Mondayish???
Here, Im choosing a vertical orientation. If we can avoid splitting the mold across detail all the better. The best orientation to avoid having to sand and restore detail for this project...
Are you ready...Lobstros Antennae.
So I made a Lobstros Antennae out of some very nice 4340. I only need one. I'll make 2 molds of it.
And as stated the best orientation IMO is vertical. Now...if I push the 5mm peg end into the clay, even just a little bit, this will give me a mold split tattle tale where I don't want/need one. On the 5 mm peg.
If we don't, there is nothing holding the 'master' in place and the silicone will knock it over when we pour it in.
So I added an earth magnet. I pushed it flush into the clay.
This will now hold the 'master in place when I pour the silicone.
Here in this next photo Im holding it in the air to show how strong and capable the magnet is at holding the 'master' in place.
I am just making this now while other things are drying. I'll need to repeat this process to make 2 molds. I'll be using a urethane rubber as opposed to a silicone rubber so I can still use silicone molds. Also it will help differentiate my work from the original.
I put a lot of work and effort into my casts. I want people to know which items I made. :-)
I'll be working on this in my spare time this weekend. Hopefully I will have some working Lobstros Antennae by Mondayish???
THE T-555 Gold Dober
Im such an idiot. I was just mentally lining up projects when I realized I forgot to order rivets for the 5.5" Acroyear...OOPS.
The Titan Space Dober has Takara's highest numerical designation at T-551
Im making a new one...The Austin Titan GOLD Dober...the T-555 which according to numerical Asian numbering system means Go Go Go...lol.
Im waiting for parts. I have 2 orders left to make before I can start it which should give me the time to finish what I need doing.
Because of hardware issues this will be a One Off Custom.
The Titan Space Dober has Takara's highest numerical designation at T-551
Im making a new one...The Austin Titan GOLD Dober...the T-555 which according to numerical Asian numbering system means Go Go Go...lol.
Im waiting for parts. I have 2 orders left to make before I can start it which should give me the time to finish what I need doing.
Because of hardware issues this will be a One Off Custom.
Friday, September 15, 2017
HOMEWORLD 3-3/4" FIGURE PRICE LIST
THE FOLLOWING IS A PRICE LIST FOR HOMEWORLDS 3-3/4" ACTION FIGURES.
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 15/17.
PRICES REFLECT LACK OF ARTIST PACKAGING.
ARTIST PACKAGING IS NOW RESERVED FOR EXCLUSIVE RELEASES.
PRICES REFLECT ENGINEERING/ASSEMBLING ADVANCEMENTS MADE SINCE PAST RELEASES.
COMMISSIONED RESIN FIGURES: $149.99
FULL URETHANE COMMISSIONED FIGURES $ 249.00
COMMISSION FIGURES GET MADE FROM BRAND NEW MOLDS MADE SPECIFICALLY FOR THAT COMMISSION TO ENSURE MAXIMUM DETAIL AND ACCURACY.
Urethane is much harder to work with and is harder on my fingers hence the price difference.
LISTED BELOW ARE PRICES FOR STOCK FIGURES.
ROBOIDS/DEIMOS...
ROBOID FULL COLOR RESIN CAST: $74.99 Not Carded
DEIMOS RESIN FIGURE: $74.99 Not Carded
ROBOID/DEIMOS PAINTED: $59.99 Currently Unavailable
SULTAN/FLIGHT COMMANDER/OVERLORD/JADE/CRIMSON WARRIOR:
Please note glider packs are no longer available. It has been replaced with the traditional missile pack. Figure Stands Not Included.
OVERLORD: $84.99 Carded ($79.99 not carded)
FULL COLOR RESIN CAST SULTAN/FLIGHT COMMANDER/JADE
& CRIMSON WARRIOR: $79.99 Not Carded
PAINTED: $64.99 Currently Unavailable
FULL URETHANE: $99.99
FULL URETHANE TINTED: $99.99
Some details are painted on each figure. However a full painted figure is exactly that. The entire figure is painted.
HOMEWORLD MAY PUT SPECIFIC FIGURES ON 'SALE' DURING A SALE.
PLEASE CHECK ORIGINAL SALE POSTING FOR ADDITIONAL/INDIVIDUAL FIGURE 'SALES' PRICES.
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 15/17.
PRICES REFLECT LACK OF ARTIST PACKAGING.
ARTIST PACKAGING IS NOW RESERVED FOR EXCLUSIVE RELEASES.
PRICES REFLECT ENGINEERING/ASSEMBLING ADVANCEMENTS MADE SINCE PAST RELEASES.
COMMISSIONED RESIN FIGURES: $149.99
FULL URETHANE COMMISSIONED FIGURES $ 249.00
COMMISSION FIGURES GET MADE FROM BRAND NEW MOLDS MADE SPECIFICALLY FOR THAT COMMISSION TO ENSURE MAXIMUM DETAIL AND ACCURACY.
Urethane is much harder to work with and is harder on my fingers hence the price difference.
LISTED BELOW ARE PRICES FOR STOCK FIGURES.
ROBOIDS/DEIMOS...
DEIMOS RESIN FIGURE: $74.99 Not Carded
ROBOID/DEIMOS PAINTED: $59.99 Currently Unavailable
SULTAN/FLIGHT COMMANDER/OVERLORD/JADE/CRIMSON WARRIOR:
Please note glider packs are no longer available. It has been replaced with the traditional missile pack. Figure Stands Not Included.
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| Flight Commander & Sultan Flight Packs No Longer Available |
 |
| Missile Pack Replaces Glider Pack |
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Jade |
FULL COLOR RESIN CAST SULTAN/FLIGHT COMMANDER/JADE
& CRIMSON WARRIOR: $79.99 Not Carded
PAINTED: $64.99 Currently Unavailable
FULL URETHANE: $99.99
FULL URETHANE TINTED: $99.99
Some details are painted on each figure. However a full painted figure is exactly that. The entire figure is painted.
HOMEWORLD MAY PUT SPECIFIC FIGURES ON 'SALE' DURING A SALE.
PLEASE CHECK ORIGINAL SALE POSTING FOR ADDITIONAL/INDIVIDUAL FIGURE 'SALES' PRICES.
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
INTRODUCING...BUGGER!
I RECENTLY POSTED MY VERY FIRST CUSTOM FIGURE TO FACEBOOK.
BUGGER. TO MY SURPRISE, HE WAS WELL RECIEVED TO THE POINT I WILL BE MAKING A FEW FOR SALE. Some changes will be in effect for the final design. Like no hardware and/or O rings.
HERE HE IS...BUGGER!
BUGGER. TO MY SURPRISE, HE WAS WELL RECIEVED TO THE POINT I WILL BE MAKING A FEW FOR SALE. Some changes will be in effect for the final design. Like no hardware and/or O rings.
HERE HE IS...BUGGER!
Saturday, September 2, 2017
DIFFERENT RESINS FOR DIFFERENT USES
I use different resins for different purposes. While yes, it is quite possible to make fully functional figures from one particular resin, here are some of the reasons why I use multiple resins.
I don't like painting. So for parts where I use tinting or dyes, I use color accepting resins. Resin color depends a lot on the resin you use, For example, white resin requires a lot of dye to achieve the desired color because you have to 'overcome' the white. If you use an insufficient amount of dye, you get a pastel color. Pink instead of red.
Articulation for mating parts where practical. This is actually quite important. While it hasn't been an issue so far, it is best to use different resins for mating parts that articulate. If the material of a peg is identical to the material surrounding the hole it goes into, the similarities of both could contribute to the peg essentially welding itself into the hole. In industry, pins are never the same material for that exact reason. One is usually softer metal to prevent this. Its why Homeworld has recently changed to urethane arm pins and a different resin for the torso.
Some resins have longer or shorter pot life. I vary between each depending on how many molds or how intricate a mold is. If Im pouring a lot, I use longer pot life resins.
Some resins are harder when cured than others. But the harder they are, the more brittle they become.
Some resins can handle higher heat temperatures than others like the black onyx.
And then there are resins that handle paint better than others.
Before you buy your resin, talk to your local retailer and discuss your project and needs with him to help you select the resin that is best for your project.
I don't like painting. So for parts where I use tinting or dyes, I use color accepting resins. Resin color depends a lot on the resin you use, For example, white resin requires a lot of dye to achieve the desired color because you have to 'overcome' the white. If you use an insufficient amount of dye, you get a pastel color. Pink instead of red.
Articulation for mating parts where practical. This is actually quite important. While it hasn't been an issue so far, it is best to use different resins for mating parts that articulate. If the material of a peg is identical to the material surrounding the hole it goes into, the similarities of both could contribute to the peg essentially welding itself into the hole. In industry, pins are never the same material for that exact reason. One is usually softer metal to prevent this. Its why Homeworld has recently changed to urethane arm pins and a different resin for the torso.
Some resins have longer or shorter pot life. I vary between each depending on how many molds or how intricate a mold is. If Im pouring a lot, I use longer pot life resins.
Some resins are harder when cured than others. But the harder they are, the more brittle they become.
Some resins can handle higher heat temperatures than others like the black onyx.
And then there are resins that handle paint better than others.
Before you buy your resin, talk to your local retailer and discuss your project and needs with him to help you select the resin that is best for your project.
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