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[Jerry Lee Kirk]

I found a brazilian video about recycling of silicon rubber:

Reciclando Borracha de Silicone - Recycling Silicone Rubber - YouTube

He says to triture a lot the rubber into very small pieces, and mixture with fresh liquid silicon rubber.

Maybe if the first layer applied is fresh silicone, the recycled misture can be put over as new layers, and get a good result. Not sure if it affects the extructure or if get more prone to tears.

Using recycled silicon rubber:

http://www.dimclay.com/2partmold.html


I a comment he says about re-use resin, but just after the first layer is apllied, in other words, use small pieces of resin just to fill, to make volume.

 

[Cadeus]

Hey, galaxyman, have you seen this thread? http://www.therpf.com/f45/latest-addition-my-star-trek-collection-only-154843/?highlight=LCARS
There are some really good shots of that model in there... might help with paint schemes for your, if you like it. How's the build going, by the way?

 

[Galaxyman1701d]

Thanks! Saw it and contacted him a few months back to schedule a trip to see it in person! I am working on molds right now and will get some pictures in a week or so.

 

[Michael Bergeron]

Thanks! Saw it and contacted him a few months back to schedule a trip to see it in person! I am working on molds right now and will get some pictures in a week or so.

Can't wait! This is a beast of a project but very exciting!

 

[Andy3E]

Its...its....magnificent

Whenever i goto Forbidden Planet in London they have a large 1701-D, always loved the size of the thing, but the detail is kinda disappointing, this looks amazing, loving it!

 

[DMC 12]

They also have one in Liverpool, the detail is really poor, looks vacformed, but it's been there as long as I can remember.

 

[Galaxyman1701d]

***********update 12-19-12***********

My papa got the first stage done on molding the nacelles, flanges pulled away good and ready to wax the insides and fiberglass the next side.

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Fiberglassed some small angle steel to keep my molds nice and straight.

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Will hopefully making first set of parts by the new year!
Thanks for looking

 

[Michael Bergeron]

Awesome! And great idea with the angle steel.

 

[Cadeus]

MERRY CHRISTMAS, G-Man!!! I hope you have a wonderful holiday.

 

[Galaxyman1701d]

Thank you! Merry Christmas to all!

 

[Galaxyman1701d]

Quick update. Working on the battle bridge cut out section. This will end up being a hatch to where I will bolt the main saucer to. I should have pics of the nacelle molds soon. Thanks for looking
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[Cadeus]

<----- JEALOUS!!! That's outstanding! Since I started the C I have developed a whole new respect for replica modeling... rule #1: It aint as easy as it looks! Rock on, G-man!!!

 

[Ruddigger]

This keeps getting cooler and cooler.

 

[LMFAOSchwarz]

Thanks for looking
!

Thanks for LOOKING? Thanks for BUILDING, I say! This is great!

 

[Galaxyman1701d]

*******update*******
Super excited my papa got the molds done for the nacelles! Couldn't resist pulling them from the plugs.

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All pulled apart

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Sometimes the plugs don't survive

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A little cleanup and a lot of wax and I will be ready for parts!

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Thank you for looking, my pleasure building!

 

[knightdriver2001]

WOW,

He does really nice fiberglass work! Impressive!

 

[OylPslyk]

incredible progress (as always!)

i must say though: i've thought this a few times now. but i just love how enthused you are at your dad's hobby. my son has always been less than thrilled with the models and cg stuff i do. if he cant "fly it" or mash buttons and make it shoot stuff, he just isnt interested.

 

[Galaxyman1701d]

It is my hobby. My papa is the master fiberglass guy. He has built boats, waterslides, canopies, golf car bodies, big model airplanes, etc. So we are a good pair. I'm his rivet, detail and airbrush guy on his planes and he's the fiberglass guy for my stuff.

 

[Cadeus]

My son is only 2, but I hope we have what you and your dad have, when he is older. (My 13 y/o daughter isn't interested in my hobbies... never was. ) The molds look great! She is gonna be a thing of beauty when she is finished.

 

[GeneralFROSTY]

This looks just gorgeous!
I'm still hoping Polar Lights will eventually release a 3' version of this ship. There is just no place for a 6' model in my home!