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pfinn, Comment for image # 1340403 Dec 09 21:19
Well, as a matter of fact I do! E mail me at finn_proto@yahoo.com and I'll mail em' to ya.
csmorkt, Comment for image # 1340403 Dec 09 16:10
Hey thanks for posting this build article on the Bv 215. I just got this kit and this is going to be very helpful. You have quite extraordinary talent my friend....WOW! If you have any of those turbine blades left lying around I could sure use them.
FLYBOYZ, Comment for image # 1398202 Dec 09 22:11
That really cool!
frwyflyer, Comment for image # 1398202 Dec 09 20:45
Yes, please take it from the beginning. Please show us how the mold material appears before becoming the "cube" shown. Also show the source and cost of this mold material.
pfinn, Comment for image # 1398202 Dec 09 20:29
Should I start from before this? This was one I did berfore.
John M Oshust, Comment for image # 1498615 Nov 09 22:34
"Tanks" I am a long way from a prop. I need 1/12 scale
pfinn, Image # 1498715 Nov 09 22:17

Hamton Standard Hydramatic. These are the "S" telescoped, square cutoff.http://www.enginehistory.org/Propellers/HamStd/hamstd.htm
pfinn, Image # 1498615 Nov 09 22:12

Hey John O, these are the "Fatties" I dd for the Tigercat. I'll be making blades for all the hubs I'm doing. These are 1/24 scale. I could bump up the blades for your size hubs if you like. I contacted DD and he said he was fine with it. But if you'd like some David Duckett originals, I Totally understand that too. Phil
pfinn, Image # 1488411 Nov 09 22:28

Lake Casitas,Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands.
pfinn, Comment for image # 1478609 Nov 09 15:24
Hello Frwyflyer. As for number of parts per mold, I guess I'll find that out with these. As for Degassing, I would, if my vac bell jar didn't get cracked the last time I moved (an implosion would not be a good thing!). But as it turns out, putting the mold in a pressure vessel during cure seems to negate that step anyway. That's also why I choose the 24 hr. cure as opposed to the faster cure.Phil
frwyflyer, Comment for image # 1478609 Nov 09 13:39
Hey Phil, How many parts can you get with the platinum product before needing to remake the molds? How do you keep the bubbles out? Are you de-aerateng the material before pouring? OR putting the molds under pressure while they cure?
pfinn, Comment for image # 1478609 Nov 09 01:41
Thanks all! Scigs30, I use the BJB TC 5050 Platinum based clear silicon. This has a shore A hardness of 50 and can take temps of up to 850 deg. F (454 C). Fairly hard. It suits these types of parts well. If you have at least 1/2 " of material surrounding your part, you can get away without a rigid outer mold shell when casting parts(although I still use an 1/8" acrylic or polycarbonate plates just smaller for support on a couple of these, trial and error I guess). I get mine at http://www.burmanfoam.com/ because I can drive there and pick up a quart or gal. and other stuff (you're looking at about 1.5 to 2 quarts of silicon in these eight molds). And this is BJB http://www.bjbenterprises.com/ were you can order direct. I like the 5050 because of the 24hr cure as opposed to the 5060 with an 8 hr. cure. Hope this helps. You can contact me if you have more questions. I tend to run on...obviously.;o).
jgood, Comment for image # 1478608 Nov 09 19:17
Amazing.
scigs30, Comment for image # 1478608 Nov 09 17:49
What do you use for the clear molds? Do you have a link? I need to make some molds for OOP Guillows kits. Thanks
poppy, Comment for image # 1478608 Nov 09 17:24
Craftsmanship at its best.
David Duckett, Comment for image # 1478607 Nov 09 18:41
As the proud owner of the first set of wheels and nose gear assembly, I can absolutely guarantee that having these in your hands will cause the condition known as "wet". Beautiful, beautiful work!!
stirling, Comment for image # 1478607 Nov 09 18:32
Very humbling!! Quite simply amazing.
JohnG., Comment for image # 1478607 Nov 09 18:12
Thank you Phil. These are so far out I am almost giddy with pleasure..."You Da Man". All "Youse Guys" who would like work done...be sure to get in touch with Phil...you won't be sorry.
Roring40, Comment for image # 1478607 Nov 09 18:09
Absolutely stunning !
pfinn, Image # 1478607 Nov 09 18:05

Well, JohnG, beat you to it! These are in the hands of JohnG. Eight molds for this particular set plus the turned aluminum spinner parts. Took a little while with three hours here and there and a couple of good work days, but they're finished. The .045 dia. wire and aluminum shafts are inmolded as well as the wheel bearings that slip/press into the wheels. I used some pigment in the prop blades and hubs but as the resin cures white, the blades are not quite black, but are a good base for a black paintjob.
Build Thread, Page :  1   2   3   4  [ 5 ]  6   7   8   9   10   11  (223 posts, 20 posts per page, 12 pages in total) [ < Prev ] [ Next > ]