ZeGas Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 (edited) Can someone please tell me a good method to produce window molds. I am 3D printing some bodies and have tried various ways, so far most are close but no cigar. Firstly one had a 3D print designed window form so tried that first and melted the PLA. Then tried again with a cooler temp it deformed the PLA printed again and made a plaster mold, but of course that is inverted, so tried casting a cast in the plaster mold using cling film as a separator, that sort of worked but the cling film folded over creating creases. I have now sliced the model to leave only the roof with the intention of putting tape over the window form on the outside of the roof and casting the inside. This might work OK for the front and sides but the rear window is an odd shape, see image below, which I could mold squarish and sand to shape. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Edited August 9, 2019 by ZeGas Quote Cheers Grant . Home Track..........Corvette C1 Build..........McLaren M1A Build..........Maserati 300S Build..........Allard J2 Build..........50's Diner..........Iso Griffo A3C 3D Printed Adjustable Chassis..........3D Print Projects If life gives you lemons, take them, free s#!t is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 Vac form is my go to method Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeGas Posted August 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 Thanks Munter, they will be vac formed, it's the mold for the vac form I am wanting to construct. How do you resin guys do it from scratch. Quote Cheers Grant . Home Track..........Corvette C1 Build..........McLaren M1A Build..........Maserati 300S Build..........Allard J2 Build..........50's Diner..........Iso Griffo A3C 3D Printed Adjustable Chassis..........3D Print Projects If life gives you lemons, take them, free s#!t is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 I start with a balsa block that is shaped and smoothed. Once I am satisfied I will do one or two pulls and then do a back pour in resin. The resin can be polished to give a better result and it also handles the heat from the hot plastic over and over. Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattcrackers Posted August 11, 2019 Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 I have used clay to make a mold for vac forming. I fill the interior with the clay, shape the windows to suit and let dry. I have found that the shrinkage in the clay is enough for the windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted August 11, 2019 Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 (edited) I know of one guy who uses Milliput in a similar way. Edited August 11, 2019 by munter Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeGas Posted August 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 Clay, Of course clay, not sure why that didn't cross my mind in the first place, I have been stuck on plaster for some reason. Quote Cheers Grant . Home Track..........Corvette C1 Build..........McLaren M1A Build..........Maserati 300S Build..........Allard J2 Build..........50's Diner..........Iso Griffo A3C 3D Printed Adjustable Chassis..........3D Print Projects If life gives you lemons, take them, free s#!t is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fomoco Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 I just glue laminate plastic sheet,it's not brilliant finish but it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 I just go "hey munter" with a hopeful questioning whine in my voice :lol: Seem to produce a very good quality result Quote Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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