Pyriel Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Howdy, anyone know of something with thease qualities? I need to get ahold of a something that is liquid but hardens to solid. It needs to be very thin, kinda like water (low viscosity), pourable but when left alone over time it should harden (not becoming rubbery or soft but hard). Think melted plastic but much thinner and like melted plastic is should become hard when set. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/88148-need-to-find-a-type-of-resin-that-is-liquid-but-hardens-af/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
DXM Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 There is someting called Alumalite, it's a two part resin. One is clear and the other looks like maple syrup, both with same consistancy. You mix equal part together and in about 1min to 1 1/2 min it will start turning a cream colour and will be solid before your eyes.Oh yeah, it also gets hot. Hope this helps.........DXM Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/88148-need-to-find-a-type-of-resin-that-is-liquid-but-hardens-af/#findComment-1016762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T14 Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Smoothcast 300 from Smooth-on is very close to water before hardening. I am hesitant to link to my source as it goes in depth in explaining casting techniques. cheers -t14 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/88148-need-to-find-a-type-of-resin-that-is-liquid-but-hardens-af/#findComment-1016769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
madscuzzy Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Micromark too... and yes this topic shouldnt go much further...:lol: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/88148-need-to-find-a-type-of-resin-that-is-liquid-but-hardens-af/#findComment-1016836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
madscuzzy Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Okies... after some discussion with the greater powers, it has been decided that the topic be re-opened. There is concern where this will lead to, so no asking about techniques as to why and how... so just be careful on your posts! This topic will serve as a resource point to where to get the materials and such... :D So go ahead and continue posting folks! Maybe some betta alternative can be found other than those already posted. *monitoring closely* Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/88148-need-to-find-a-type-of-resin-that-is-liquid-but-hardens-af/#findComment-1017175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nexus Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 I get my resin from tiranti, it's very thin and a 1:1 base/catalyst combination. Got about a 2 min pot life, 20 min set time, takes details very well, though watch out for bubbles. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/88148-need-to-find-a-type-of-resin-that-is-liquid-but-hardens-af/#findComment-1017257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyriel Posted May 28, 2006 Author Share Posted May 28, 2006 The resins mentioned so far, how "thin" are they really and how sticky are they? Do you have to lubricate the medium touching the liquid resin in order to get the hardened product to let go? And if so, with what? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/88148-need-to-find-a-type-of-resin-that-is-liquid-but-hardens-af/#findComment-1017303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nexus Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 mine is slightly thicker than water for the first 2 mins or so. As for mould prep, I've used talc on rubber moulds and never used the resin in moulds made of another material. The talc probably wasn't necessary, but you can also buy proper mould release agents from tiranti if/when you buy the resin. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/88148-need-to-find-a-type-of-resin-that-is-liquid-but-hardens-af/#findComment-1017429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T14 Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 The resins mentioned so far, how "thin" are they really and how sticky are they?Do you have to lubricate the medium touching the liquid resin in order to get the hardened product to let go? And if so, with what? smoothcast 300 has a viscosity value of 80 cps. pot time is about 3 minutes. tensile strength is 3000 psi (GS is 6000). Oh, and viscosity is measured in Centipoise (cps). The higher the number, the thicker the mixture is. Water is from 1-50cps. Corn oil is from 50-100cps and honey is from 2000-3000cps. another useful product is a certain type of smoothcast spraycan but I will let you find out the what, how and why on your own. :( cheers :) -t14 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/88148-need-to-find-a-type-of-resin-that-is-liquid-but-hardens-af/#findComment-1017440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonforge Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 This is totally cryptic.. :) Send me a PM and I should be able to answer all your questions. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/88148-need-to-find-a-type-of-resin-that-is-liquid-but-hardens-af/#findComment-1017462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T14 Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 This is totally cryptic.. :) Send me a PM and I should be able to answer all your questions. I would advice against that, as It could be a breach of Forum rule 3i, depending on strictness of interpretation. :( Cheers -t14 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/88148-need-to-find-a-type-of-resin-that-is-liquid-but-hardens-af/#findComment-1017466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Q- Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 Gah This thread is so sad :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/88148-need-to-find-a-type-of-resin-that-is-liquid-but-hardens-af/#findComment-1017473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T14 Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 There are knowns, known unknowns and unknown unknowns. Casting techniques seems to be destined for either of the two last categories, at least on these pages. in the warp, on the other hands :D Cheers (that was not cryptic at all, nuh-uh) ;) -t14 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/88148-need-to-find-a-type-of-resin-that-is-liquid-but-hardens-af/#findComment-1017573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebolahond Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 Depending on where you live Resin is easy or hard to come by. Be forewarned it is not very cheap and With some of the miscasts that i have had i find it very rare that copying any models actually pays off. I use it a lot in terrain building though. the stuff itself can be ordered from the inet (google is your friend) otr if you are lucky (like i am in Amsterdam) there are shops that cary resin. Look for Sailing boat Construction shops. Resin is often used to make light boat hulls. most clear resins have a long harding time ranging from 1 hour to 24. It realy depends on your type of application. If you want to make a water pool. Then i recommend slow hardening Resin. This also because resin has the tendency to become very hot. and as a result damage your underlying paint and or materials. if you have questions PM (not about casting pls) Also these shops should have very interesting literature Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/88148-need-to-find-a-type-of-resin-that-is-liquid-but-hardens-af/#findComment-1017673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyriel Posted May 29, 2006 Author Share Posted May 29, 2006 I need advice on different kinds of resins. I can make super-detailed rubber molds and would like a medium that copies very fine details (thus, is "thin" and pourable), that is hard when cured and that doesn Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/88148-need-to-find-a-type-of-resin-that-is-liquid-but-hardens-af/#findComment-1017713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ordo Machinum Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 This is almost like asking for a good source of plutonium without asking for instructions how to make a bomb! ;) Personally, I appreciate everyone's posts as it seems like a fascinating method to detail bases and terrain. I will certainly look into some of the aforementioned items (even the cryptic ones...) Archangel Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/88148-need-to-find-a-type-of-resin-that-is-liquid-but-hardens-af/#findComment-1017725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T14 Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 The smoothcast stuff should serve you well, then... as it is the friend of rubber moulds (with the right lubrication) It is highly pourable, clear before it hardens so you can easily deal with air bubbles. And it takes details very well. It hardens off-white and is easy to paint once it has been washed with soap comparable to forgeworld stuff in terms of materials, IMHO Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/88148-need-to-find-a-type-of-resin-that-is-liquid-but-hardens-af/#findComment-1017726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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