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I HAVE DONE IT!!!!!!!!!!!
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Sat Oct 27, 2012 9:46 amby cagee13
I finally did it. I decided to bite the bullet and get the stuff to try casting. This was just an experiment to fine line what to do and what not to do. It's not as good as the great Dr. in Colorado but I'm proud of it. Anyways this is the first one out of the mold and is quite soft but I hear that is normal. Getting ready to go try another one and see if gets any better. This is a 1937 Cord 812 in 1/32.
Re: I HAVE DONE IT!!!!!!!!!!!
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Sat Oct 27, 2012 9:48 amby hoganracing
Looks like a fine first stab!
Look forward to seeing the progress.
Patrick
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Sat Oct 27, 2012 10:15 amby chappyman66
Nicely done! That front end is pretty challenging and it looks good.
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Sat Oct 27, 2012 10:18 amby waaytoomuchintothis
Very well done! I want one! I'll make it front wheel drive!
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Sat Oct 27, 2012 10:50 amby dreinecke
Chris - nice work, and not an easy body to start with!
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Sat Oct 27, 2012 11:16 amby Jesla
Nice.....gotta love a Cord!
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Sat Oct 27, 2012 11:47 amby ddyke
Are the blue spots putty or part of the mold?
Re: I HAVE DONE IT!!!!!!!!!!!
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Sat Oct 27, 2012 12:11 pmby cagee13
The blue spots are pieces of clay that was in the mold that I couldn't get dug out. The second body that came out didn't have any of the clay in it. That is another thing I learned with this one. I need to adjust the insides so they are more smooth and easier to clean out the clay.
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Sat Oct 27, 2012 12:18 pmby dreinecke
Chris - don't use clay. It is miserable to deal with on bodies. Use 3M green automotive tape. I only use clay for small parts molds - never a body.
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Sat Oct 27, 2012 12:55 pmby Nor Cal Mike
Looks great! You inspire me to try it. I have been wanting some of those front engine roadsters late 50-early 60's like the Chaparall 1, Maserati Birdcage and the Lister Jag. I am looking forward to seeing how you do that Cord. My neighbor from across the street had two of them when I was a kid.
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Sat Oct 27, 2012 1:47 pmby HomeRacingWorld
Uh oh! This is going to be fun to watch you make these :)
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Sat Oct 27, 2012 2:00 pmby Scatman1
Happy it worked out. Can't wait to see the next one.
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Sat Oct 27, 2012 3:17 pmby RazorJon
good job Chris now can you do a 1967 Nova for me?
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Sun Oct 28, 2012 10:46 pmby HRWJim
Pretty impressive Chris. You should have kept the Corvair. LOL Jim
Re: I HAVE DONE IT!!!!!!!!!!!
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Mon Oct 29, 2012 7:48 amby cagee13
I've got some interesting models lined up to do. I've decided to do this slowly to get the feel for what I'm doing. I don't want to just go from body to body. This body came out okay but I still have a lot to learn to get a real good casting. The next model I believe I will build up outside edges a little to get it a bit thicker. The sides of the body under the door is very thin and will take some attention when I get them ready to build.