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David DuckettDumas Kit #503, Boeing AV 8B HarrierReference02-Dec-09 11:09
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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 DuckettDumas Kit #503, Boeing AV 8B HarrierReference02-Dec-09 11:06
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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 DuckettDumas Kit #503, Boeing AV 8B HarrierReference02-Dec-09 11:03
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THe mixure has been poured into the molds and has cleared up. This is good.
David DuckettDumas Kit #503, Boeing AV 8B HarrierReference02-Dec-09 10:57
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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 DuckettDumas Kit #503, Boeing AV 8B HarrierReference02-Dec-09 10:52
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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 DuckettDumas Kit #503, Boeing AV 8B HarrierReference02-Dec-09 10:49
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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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David DuckettDumas Kit #503, Boeing AV 8B HarrierReference02-Dec-09 10:44
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As per your request...Micromark.com has lots of goodies for modelers. This is part of the casting stuff and there's more but this has what I use. Following is a "how to" on using the stuff to make casts from the plastic pieces in typical balsa and tissue kit. Perhaps James can put it in the official place...:-)
David DuckettDumas Kit #503, Boeing AV 8B HarrierBuild01-Dec-09 12:28
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David DuckettDumas Kit #503, Boeing AV 8B HarrierBuild30-Nov-09 19:57
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The rear exhaust
David DuckettDumas Kit #503, Boeing AV 8B HarrierBuild30-Nov-09 09:23
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David DuckettDumas Kit #503, Boeing AV 8B HarrierBuild29-Nov-09 19:14
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Cowlings cast using Micro Mark resin
David DuckettDumas Kit #503, Boeing AV 8B HarrierBuild29-Nov-09 19:13
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Kit part.....naaahhh!
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