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03-03-2011, 05:02 PM | #21 |
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When i don't have something to mold from (A hard body for example) I use modeling clay to make the shape i want then make a mold out of silicone and pour resin to replicate the part i made. The resin is more than hard enough to form over and you can make as many as you want. Look at post #416 here: Project true scale - Aluminum Toyota body! Hope that helps. |
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03-03-2011, 05:35 PM | #22 | |
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the body panels im trying to make are pretty simple, here's style of truck im attempting to make.http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthrea...=855113&page=3... look at post#66 on page 3. | |
03-03-2011, 06:22 PM | #23 | |
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The process is a little extensive but it yields the best results in my opinion. Now the process you mentioned about making wood molds and skimming them in bondo would work. I've done it before but they wear out over time. on the other hand they are easily fixable. Last edited by Metal Masher; 03-03-2011 at 06:27 PM. | |
03-03-2011, 06:44 PM | #24 |
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Thanks for taking the time and sharing your knowledge. I guess you could make a stronger panel if you used a negative mold of the part you want, using your process on one sheet, and then applying a second sheet of aluminum to create a double layered panel for strength. But then again, the fender you show in your clips would be pretty tough to make like that, guess it would work on stuff you don't want to get messed up on the rocks only.
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03-03-2011, 10:47 PM | #25 | |
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i might give the clay and bondo a try and see since they are fairly cheap. might carve myself a mold out of wood to and see which mold i like better. | |
03-04-2011, 05:13 AM | #26 |
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I think im going to try this.
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03-04-2011, 05:34 PM | #27 |
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found me some modeling clay today so gonna start making some panels soon.
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03-04-2011, 10:06 PM | #28 |
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Cool! keep us posted.
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03-05-2011, 10:39 AM | #29 |
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sure will! |
02-10-2014, 07:37 PM | #30 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: 462-Da Fock
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MM was an inspiration for my project as well. As I love the carnage bodies. Spider Cuztomz TJ Crawler 2.2 I opted out for the cheaper cookie pan sheets at walmart since its only getting ripped up anyway. I do the technic a longer way as I usually dont have the funds for the resin liquid to make the molds. Basic caveman way. Plan lay out, draw and the form it. It comes out close. The material MM uses forms better, and doesnt dent as quick from what Ive seen. Its always great to see his builds and get to talk with him. Nice to see the help vids too MM. I was still waiting for a response back thru pm since '12. |
02-10-2014, 09:19 PM | #31 | |
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04-29-2014, 04:44 PM | #32 |
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Thank you so much for showing all of us how you do this. I have since started the molding process you did for the class 1 scout. I have plans to make a 406 Unimog cab and a short wheel base suzuki samurai. I will post pictures when I can get back into my photobucket lol Cheers |
04-29-2014, 07:00 PM | #33 |
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04-29-2014, 07:54 PM | #34 |
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looks great so far! glad i could help!
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07-28-2014, 04:50 AM | #35 |
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Love the craftsmanship that goes into these projects! I didn't happen to see anything mentioned before about making bondo molds directly from lexan bodies...I'm curious as to if I would need some sort of "releasing agent" so I could keep the lexan for future molds? I'm planning an XJ Cherokee build with these techniques. IS IT AUGUST YET??? |
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