need help in making molds

[kiddo]

ok, so tomorrow im getting a replica revolver and I want to make a mold for it so that I can make more of them. anyone know how to?

 

[MetalMangler]

I have zero experience, however I'm about to start mold making myself. I am using the Adam Savage (of Mythbuster's fame) article at Make Magazine (Make: Online | MAKE Primer – Moldmaking by MythBuster Adam Savage) as my starting point. At this point I've got most of the material I need to get started, I just need some time to actually get to work.

Good luck!

MM

 

[Boomer]

As in your getting a replica revolver from someone on here or?

Seems to me your bordering on a recasting question.

 

[BenStreeper]

ok, so tomorrow im getting a replica revolver and I want to make a mold for it so that I can make more of them. anyone know how to?

this is called recasting and is highly frowned upon in the prop making world. if you did not make the pistol the buy more from the same person. You would not like it if you spent hundreds to thousands of hours making a prop only to have someone recast it

 

[kiddo]

this is called recasting and is highly frowned upon in the prop making world. if you did not make the pistol the buy more from the same person. You would not like it if you spent hundreds to thousands of hours making a prop only to have someone recast it

no, someone did not make it, it is a replica denix non-firing revolver, and i assume that it was made by machine, so lay off a bit!

 

[Pilot]

It's cute that you newer folks are so gung-ho to stamp out recasting, but seriously, try not to alienate the even newer folks by making accusations before you even know what's going on.

 

[exoray]

Well to cast it you will need to plug and/or seal up all holes, seam lines and cracks... The silicone will seep into every crack and crevice... You might also want to clay up the trigger to the trigger guard so that the trigger isn't just hanging there, connecting the bottom of the trigger to the trigger guard will help the flow of resin and also strengthen the trigger area... Then you need to decide on a parting line(s) clay it up and start molding it paying attention to the fill location and any other vents you need to avoid air traps...

There isn't one right answer to how to mold it, a lot of it is simply experience or lots of thought process, or simple trial and error...

Being a revolver it might be beneficial to cast it in multiple parts, especially the cylinder, you will need to decide what route is best...

If you have no casting experience I suggest you practice on something smaller and get a feel for the entire process...

 

[danbakeronline]

This project is a lot like the one shown here: Replica Star Trek Klingon Disruptor with Mold Max & Smooth-Cast

Good luck with getting into mold making and resin casting. Keep it honest, and it'll be a lot of fun.