I'd like to see more of these GI Joe casting methods.. I was definitely wondering how to do that part.. could you show how you made that particular mold of the bottom, and what type of materials you've used?
You can add sprues and gates to your molds to release air. You are getting bubbles because there is no way for the air to escape from your molds. If you dust the mold with a bit of talcum powder before you pour the resin it also helps the flow. If you really want bubble free casts you can invest in a pressure pot for casting and a vacuum chamber for making the molds. You can also use the vacuum chamber to pull out air from the resin but you will need resin with a longer pot life.
if you have a vibrating electric sander you can use it with no sandpaper turn it on and put it on the side or top of the mold for a few seconds that should get rid of the air bubble problem
I'm not sure if you know, but when casting with resin. It heats up in its curing process. That melts the blue stuff/oyamaru. You will get better results using silicone molds for resin.
I’d love to see how you made, all the molds! I’ve been working on similar things myself, and there zero videos or information on how to properly reverse engineer making an old o-ring gijoes. Especially the crotch. Hell, all body parts.
I got your point bro, yet for perfection and to preserve the old design in new form .... i wish there were files to do 3d printing, thank you for the great video
I'd like to see more of these GI Joe casting methods.. I was definitely wondering how to do that part.. could you show how you made that particular mold of the bottom, and what type of materials you've used?
Mate that’s insane work you are very talented
Was looking for the part 2... what happened?
You can add sprues and gates to your molds to release air. You are getting bubbles because there is no way for the air to escape from your molds. If you dust the mold with a bit of talcum powder before you pour the resin it also helps the flow. If you really want bubble free casts you can invest in a pressure pot for casting and a vacuum chamber for making the molds. You can also use the vacuum chamber to pull out air from the resin but you will need resin with a longer pot life.
if you have a vibrating electric sander you can use it with no sandpaper turn it on and put it on the side or top of the mold for a few seconds that should get rid of the air bubble problem
will you make a part2?
Thanks for the reminder, I’ve made a complete figure now and have a squad of troops so I should make another video.
@@nathanwebb3371 thanks! I hope the casting and manufacturing goes smoothly!
I'm not sure if you know, but when casting with resin. It heats up in its curing process.
That melts the blue stuff/oyamaru.
You will get better results using silicone molds for resin.
I’d love to see how you made, all the molds! I’ve been working on similar things myself, and there zero videos or information on how to properly reverse engineer making an old o-ring gijoes. Especially the crotch. Hell, all body parts.
is possible replicant on 3d print a lanard or gi joe figures??
Yes, but I don’t own a 3D printer.
good job :D
Give us an update of your troops 👍
Canyou show how you took the arms apart? Thanks.
Follow the link there’s a step by step guide on my Instagram account.
@@nathanwebb3371 Thank you.
Why can't we go for 3d printing?
This is much much less expensive that 3D printing.
I got your point bro, yet for perfection and to preserve the old design in new form .... i wish there were files to do 3d printing, thank you for the great video