[John J]

Let me re phrase the question.

Is the casting resen when cured stronger than the plactic that Aristo or USA uses? What glue do you use to put the castings together?

 

[Guest]

CA cement or 2 part epoxy works good- but make sure all the mold release is removed.& on a shinny surface i scuff the piece w/240 grit sandpaper b/4 gluing

 

[NTCGRR]

JJ, I still use my 3M emblem adhesive. these car sides are stiffer feeling than some of my other cars.

 

[Scott]

If you don't have a vaccuum pump, then vibrate the mold with a sander or similar to move the bubbles up and out of the mold. I used it for a recent casting with scultamold. Yeah I know it has slightly different properties, but this should work anyways. Placing the mold onto a piece of flat board helps to get the vibrations thru the mold. Scott

 

[m ledley]

when i saw the article in garden rr mag. a few months ago i could see how that could scare alot of folks away from trying molds/casting...i've been casting 1 piece molds for years w/out a vacum or other devices..take your time, mix slowly , use 2or 3 cups for the mix..pour slowly..follow the manufactures guide line..if i had to have all those extra items i probably wouldn't do it !! i've lotsa fun over the years do'in castings the old fashion way..with excellant results

 

[NTCGRR]

Its all in how you hold your tongue..
I to have very few if any bubbles and if I pour into a "cave" I tilt the mold till it fills first then lay it flat and continue. very thin wire helps hard spots.

 

[Jerry Barnes]

CAsting when it's pretty humid can lead to air bubbles, I've found. Otherwise I seldom have any trouble.

 

[NTCGRR]

This is an old thread.
I finally got the side dump cars loads made.

dang cat!!!!!

There we go, that looks better.

 

[up9018]

Those loads look great Marty

Chris

 

[Paulus]

It looked for a moment the cat was the new car load!
Nice weathered cars. I love the rusty on white look.

 

[DTI356]

Marty,

Those do look great.

I'll bet your whole backyard looks like a kitty litter box to that cat

Brian

 

[Matt Vogt]

Nicely done, Marty Thanks for posting the end results.

Matt