11-27-2010, 01:32 PM
doctorwayne Wrote:Gary, those sub-assemblies would have been good candidates for doing your own resin castings - simply make one "master" of each component, create a mould, and cast them in resin.
Casting parts definitely intrigues me, but I didn't even think about doing it for this project. The idea of using the styrene seemed appropriate and I never considered a different method. Don't know why I haven't attempted to cast parts, I just haven't. Maybe it is the initial cost, but as you mention, the amount of styrene I bought for this project was $$$$.
I'm funny that way though. I feel more comfortable buying 10 of something for $2.59 each rather than buying one thing for $25.90.
On the casting, is it possible to cast two-sided objects? This would mean a two-part mold? The thinnest portion of the railings is .040 and overall the thickness is .100. Could a mold and resin be used for such a thin two-sided casting?
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