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David Duckett | Dumas Kit #503, Boeing AV 8B Harrier | Reference | 02-Dec-09 11:09 |  | Views : 865 | About 25 minutes into it and the curing is nearly complete. When it no longer feels sticky it's ready to unmold. It gets warm while curing and thicker concentrations cure faster. To unmold, bend the plastic away from the mold and..... |
David Duckett | Dumas Kit #503, Boeing AV 8B Harrier | Reference | 02-Dec-09 11:06 |  | Views : 885 | About 10 minutes later the curing process is well underway and my faith in chemistry restored. I always have serious doubts when I first pour the clear mixture in the mold. |
David Duckett | Dumas Kit #503, Boeing AV 8B Harrier | Reference | 02-Dec-09 11:03 |  | Views : 907 | THe mixure has been poured into the molds and has cleared up. This is good. |
David Duckett | Dumas Kit #503, Boeing AV 8B Harrier | Reference | 02-Dec-09 10:57 |  | Views : 843 | The two parts have been shaken and then allowed to sit for a minute or so. I poured in 1/2 oz of part A and then 1/2 oz of part B and have gently stirred the mixture with the stick and it still has a slightly milky look but that's OK. Instructions are included with the resin. The idea here is to get rid of all the tiny bubbles. |
David Duckett | Dumas Kit #503, Boeing AV 8B Harrier | Reference | 02-Dec-09 10:52 |  | Views : 881 | Step 1. Spray the inside of the pieces with the release agent and then wipe it with the soft brush. Spray again and let sit 5 minutes before using. NOTICE: The blue plastic covering the clear part has NOT been removed. |
David Duckett | Dumas Kit #503, Boeing AV 8B Harrier | Reference | 02-Dec-09 10:49 |  | Views : 1046 | Materials: The resin set is #82057, CR-600 Casting Resin - $32.95. The release agent is #82664 Rubber To Resin Mold Release- $17.50. Mixing cups, a stick to stir it , and a soft brush are needed, as well. The plastice pieces are from Guillows and Dumas kits. |
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