Another Training Remote from kit bashing

[kevin926]

So I have all 3 models, scotch light and plastruct ball or hemispher.


One little tidbit I found was using the ornament I bought from hobby lobby. I'm making 2. 1 for me and 1 for the boy. Actually, he's making his own. We are doing these together.

I bought 2 ornaments so I have the pieces for the outer skins for the accents.

Getting parts together to make my dump molds.

 

[kevin926]

I posted this because the others in kit form or 3d prints.

I looked all over and found only progress threads. We will post details and steps for those that want to follow along

 

[LTsmash1200]

Awesome. I can't wait to see your progress. I'll definitely be following this thread.

 

[The Ninja]

Great vintage OT project and its awesome you can build with your boy, I have always wanted to do this, but for now I need to be happy with my MR, following...

 

[kevin926]

I had to order the Airflix tank. Needed it for the other wheels. Should be in beginning of next week and then I will begin casting. I will be laying out my hemispheres and drilling for the chrome truck rims whilst I wait.

 

[Trooper_trent]

Love it! Can't wait to see more!

 

[DaveP]

Great project. Thanks for documenting. I'll be following this one.

 

[starving4rtist]

Any chance you're planning to make extra casts of the parts? I've been looking for a cheaper way to pick up these pieces without needing to buy an entire pre-made kit.

 

[Trooper_trent]

I looked all over and found only progress threads. We will post details and steps for those that want to follow along

There are several in the Modeling and Studio Scale sections. Not so much in the Prop Replicas sections.

 

[kevin926]

Any chance you're planning to make extra casts of the parts? I've been looking for a cheaper way to pick up these pieces without needing to buy an entire pre-made kit.

I can share pieces for someone to make casts for the group. Just need a willing party. More than willing to help out if I can.

 

[kevin926]

My Airflex tank kit arrived. Luckily this was the cheapest from all the models. I'm ready to go and I just finished building my dump molds. I am making a 2 part mold for the rims. My kit only came with 4 chrome rims that are correct and the rest of the rims form the kit are different.



Now, I did find an alternative for the muffler end cap that only comes with the Bandai Panther. It's a pulley on the fan belt set up from the Kenworth model. I matched it up with the 1 piece muffler .



Also , my ornament from hobby lobby will work perfectly. Notice I matched up the rim with the part I need to cut away.

 

[kevin926]

Having issues with my dump molds. They look like dumps. Lol.

I can use some advise or tutorials

 

[Halliwax]

What silicone are you using ?

 

[kevin926]

What silicone are you using ?

Actually, I had an issue with the stuff I bought at hobby lobby. I went to the model section here and asked for help. I just ordered smooth on products. The mold makers swear by this so I will listen.

This is my first attempt using the hobby lobby stuff, so hide your laughter.



This was my brand bought at hobby lobby

 

[kevin926]

After my mishap using a another product, I used smooth on for this round.

Finished a new mold, poured and waiting with crossed fingers.

 

[kevin926]

Ok, so I have a question. I see on the tutorial, you need to draw the 6 inch circle and use 45° angles for the lines. There is a circle drawn on the top however, no details on the measurements. Is this a 45 degree mark from the center and then finished with a compass or a number that was simply left out of the instructions?